McIntosh sets second swimming world record in five days
Canada's Summer McIntosh has set a world record in the 400m individual medley, clocking four minutes, 25.87 seconds at her national swim trials in Toronto.
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Rising stars taking it to Supercars great van Gisbergen
After becoming the youngest pole-sitter in Supercars history, Broc Feeney has pulled off the second win of his career with a superb drive at Albert Park.
Red Bull’s Verstappen wins Australian F1 Grand Prix
Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen has won a chaotic Australian Formula One Grand Prix, with Melbourne's Oscar Piastri finishing eighth.
Van Rooyen impresses in Demons’ AFL win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
Burton field goal seals Bulldogs’ NRL win over Cowboys
Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton has slotted a field goal as the Bulldogs scored a 15-14 NRL win over North Queensland in extra time at Accor Stadium.
McGovern, Shuey hamstrung as Dockers beat Eagles
Fremantle have overcome a major scare to post their first win of the AFL season with a 41-point triumph over arch-rivals West Coast.
Melbourne Vixens win Super Netball thriller over Giants
The Melbourne Vixens have kept their cool in the closing moments to edge out the winless Giants 62-57 in a tough Super Netball encounter
Seven Eagles injured in 41-point derby loss to Dockers
West Coast stars Jeremy McGovern, Luke Shuey, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan were all injured in their team's 41-point western derby loss to Fremantle.
SVG dominates opening Supercars race at Albert Park
After starting from the second row, New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen has won the V8 Supercars race in a dominant sprint victory at Albert Park.
Trump set to surrender within days after indictment
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, a historic reckoning after years of investigations and a jolt to his bid to retake the White House.
Power-ful reaction to loss as Port forwards axed
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reacted to last week's heavy loss to Collingwood by axing three players for this week's Showdown.
Ugle-Hagan wants lasting impact from anti-racism stance
Racially abused during an AFL game last week, Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a public stand against racism like Nicky Winmar.
Ugle-Hagan recreates Winmar racism stand in Dogs’ win
The Western Bulldogs posted a much-needed 14-point win over Brisbane as young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan recreated Nicky Winmar's iconic anti-racism gesture.
Suaalii key in Roosters win after Tedesco concussion
Rugby-bound Sydney Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has played a key role in their 28-20 win over Parramatta, after James Tedesco was hit high and concussed.
Wasteful Magpies see off Tigers, lose ruck Cameron
Collingwood are 3-0 after pushing through poor goalkicking to beat rivals Richmond by 14 points but ruckman Darcy Cameron suffered a nasty knee injury.
Piastri praised for coping with Formula One mania
Oscar Piastri earnt praise as Red Bull champion Max Verstappen logged the fastest time in the opening practice sessions at the Australian F1 Grand Prix.
Expert warns of growing tax burden ahead of budget
Former Treasury boss Ken Henry warns inadequate tax settings are worsening intergenerational inequality as the treasurer prepares for his second budget.
Premier slams ‘vile, shameful’ homophobic Latham tweet
NSW Premier Chris Minns has strongly condemned a tweet from One Nation leader Mark Latham, saying it has unmasked him as a bigot.
Winmar hands baton to Ugle-Hagan in racism fight
AFL great Nicky Winmar wants current players to follow Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's lead in standing up against racism.
Renowned human rights judge to lead Federal Court
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced Justice Debra Mortimer will be the first woman to become chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia.
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney
First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.
Manly five-eighth Josh Schuster out with quad injury
Manly's Josh Schuster has suffered another injury setback and will miss the round-five clash against Newcastle.
‘Monster’ jailed for killing, wounding girls in hotel
A sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, then pretending to be mentally ill.
Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints
Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
Canberra confirm Taufa, Apps leaves Dragons in NRLW
Canberra have confirmed the shock acquisition of Parramatta NRLW captain Simaima Taufa, while Kezie Apps is leaving St George Illawarra.
NRLW’s Dragons sign Dally M medallist McGregor
St George Illawarra have landed reigning Dally M medallist Raecene McGregor on the first day of the NRLW transfer window.
Giddey’s career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss
Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.
Estranged wife of union boss accused of plot to kill
Emma Walters, the estranged wife of union boss John Setka, has been accused of plotting to acquire a firearm and kill him.
Pollution crackdown hits biggest emitters as laws pass
Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the parliament.
History made as voice referendum proposal presented
Australians will vote on enshrining an Indigenous voice by the end of the year as federal parliament sets the formal wheels in motion for a referendum.
Peak union wants wage boost for lowest-paid workers
More than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.