PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots
PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.
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Andy Farrell appointed Lions coach for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Ireland's Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Sydney FC lose Rodwell, King to injuries
Jack Rodwell faces another stint on the sidelines after sustaining a calf tear in the club's win over Brisbane Roar.
Raiders nab Panthers’ Hosking in forward-pack boost
Penrith second-rower Zac Hosking is heading to Canberra after his former club granted him an immediate release from his contract.
Sinner makes early Open statement after big 2023 finish
Italian world No.4 Jannik Sinner is looking to continue a dominant end to 2023 and crack his first grand slam title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies
Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.
NSW premier flags pivot for forestry after court battle
The premier says NSW's forestry industry can't remain static and change is coming after environmentalists lost a court battle over forest protections.
Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India
Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.
Strikers regain Carey, bowl first against Hurricanes
Australian Test keeper Alex Carey is a handy inclusion for the Adelaide Strikers as they try to keep their BBL season alive against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Hundreds of jobs axed as Alcoa winds up old refinery
US alumina giant Alcoa says it will shut down a 60-year-old refinery south of Perth, where hundreds of workers are expected to lose their jobs.
German soccer legend Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who won the World Cup as a player and a manager, but was then implicated in a bribery scandal, has died.
Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well
Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Oppenheimer triumphs at Golden Globes, Barbie eclipsed
Oppenheimer has won the Golden Globe for best movie drama as Christopher Nolan's epic dominated the awards, while Poor Things took out best comedy or musical.
Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court
A Melbourne man accused of stabbing five people in a random series of attacks over the weekend has refused to speak to his lawyer or leave his jail cell.
Sam Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ ACL injury
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.
Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India
Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.
Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany
Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.
Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo
The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.
Plapp, Harper cap Jayco AlUla domination at nationals
Luke Plapp and Jayco AlUla teammate Chris Harper have dominated the men's road race at the road cycling nationals, as Ruby Roseman-Gannon won the women's title.
Socceroos’ Ryan still touch-and-go for Asian Cup opener
The Socceroos have beaten Bahrain 2-0 in a testing final friendly before the Asian Cup, with Joe Gauci stepping in as goalkeeper for injured captain Mat Ryan.
De Minaur downs Zverev but Aussies out of United Cup
Alex de Minaur has continued his dazzling form by beating German star Alexander Zverev but it still wasn't enough to keep Australia in the United Cup.
Galic’s quickfire hat-trick as Melbourne City down Reds
Melbourne City have continued their hot form with a 5-0 rout of Adelaide, while the Victory slumped to a third straight defeat in a 4-1 loss to Western United.
Warner’s 57 reminds Australia what they’ll be missing
David Warner has signed off with the kind of batting that made him one of Australia's greatest Test openers, hitting 57 in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth
Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in their Sydney semi-final.
Warner shows off tricks in SCG farewell innings
David Warner has raced to 52 not out in his farewell innings in Test cricket, with Australia closing in on a target of 130 to beat Pakistan in the third Test.