Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in
Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.
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Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b
Victoria's net debt is now expected to reach more than $177.8 billion by 2027 due to infrastructure spending, which is $6.4b more than predicted six months ago.
NRL’s Melbourne Storm lock in historic Fiji trial game
Melbourne have announced plans to play Newcastle in the first NRL-sanctioned match in Fiji.
Family ‘let down’ over daughter’s death in Mozambique
Victoria's state coroner has said he's unable to rule that 20-year-old Melbourne woman Elly Warren's death seven years ago in Mozambique was a homicide.
Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion
Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.
Melb City’s Socceroos attacker Leckie out of Asian Cup
The injury-hit Socceroos will have to reshape their attack after Melbourne City forward Mathew Leckie was ruled out of the Asian Cup with a hamstring injury.
Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM
The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.
Super Netball confirms 2024 fixture after pay row ends
The Giants and West Coast will get the 2024 Super Netball season under way in April, before the Thunderbirds begin their title defence against the Firebirds.
Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal
A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.
AFL keen to tighten rule on smothers after Maynard case
The AFL wants club feedback on a number of proposed rule changes, including a tightening of what is allowed when a player tries to smother an opponent's kick.
Green won’t let chronic kidney disease cramp his style
Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.
Khawaja questions ICC rules around messages on shoes
Usman Khawaja has questioned why the International Cricket Council treated him differently to other players previously displaying messages on their equipment.
Warner shushes the critics with 164 against Pakistan
A second Test century since January 2020 has relieved the pressure on under-fire opener David Warner in the series-opening match against Pakistan in Perth.
US nuclear submarine laws a ‘significant step forward’
The US is closer to selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a major hurdle, the development labelled a "significant step".
Lamb leaves Bulldogs in mammoth 11-club AFLW trade
AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.
US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden
US House Republicans have voted to approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden despite their probe yet to find evidence of misconduct by the president.
Australia mulls US request to send warship to Red Sea
A US request to send a warship to the Red Sea amid ongoing Middle East conflict and tension is being considered by Australia's government and defence forces.
Freed and vindicated, Folbigg cleared of killing kids
Kathleen Folbigg's long-held hope of having her name cleared over the deaths of her four children has been answered with an appeal court decision.
Promising jobs data fuels hopes of soft landing
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
Stars Scorched as Perth claim easy BBL win at MCG
The Perth Scorchers have easily beaten the Melbourne Stars by seven wickets in their BBL match at the MCG.
Sobbing parents face court for alleged murder of doctor
The young parents of an infant child broke into the home of top doctor Michael Yung, murdered him and tried to hide the evidence, a court has heard.
Khawaja vows to fight for those without a voice
Australia opener Usman Khawaja won't be wearing shoes bearing the words 'all lives are equal' when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday.
Faitala-Mariner makes peace after talk of Bulldogs exit
Raymond Faitala-Mariner insists his future is at Canterbury, despite his fate being the subject of immense scrutiny over the off-season.
Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Paramedics get major pay rise in ‘recognition’ of role
A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to miss 2024 AFL season
The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.
Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies
Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.
New Tigers boss Richardson makes pitch to Panther Luai
Shane Richardson is keen to begin his tenure as chief executive of Wests Tigers with a bang and lure Jarome Luai to the club.
Netball focused on winning ‘war’ on female talent
Netball Australia and the players' union have finally confirmed a new three-year Collective Player Agreement, bringing to an end an ugly dispute.
Kidnapper jailed for 22 years for taking siblings
A kidnapper who bound and gagged two Melbourne children, then three and five, and sought a $1 million ransom from their parents has been jailed for 22 years.