RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
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Vics rout Redbacks, close on Sheffield Shield final
Career-best figures from young paceman Mitch Perry capped a statement Sheffield Shield win by Victoria over an outclassed South Australia.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound
Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.
Wighton, Mitchell plead not guilty to fight charges
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from an alleged fight earlier this month.
Modest wage growth may take heat out of rate-rise cycle
Wages have improved again but by less than expected and not nearly enough to keep up with the cripplingly high cost of living.
Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury
The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.
Spy hive kicked out as ASIO warns of unprecedented risk
ASIO boss Mike Burgess says Australia faces an unparalleled challenge from espionage and foreign interference, asking for it to be taken more seriously.
Terrorism level ‘almost guaranteed’ to rise: ASIO
Australia's director-general of security Mike Burgess says while the official terrorism threat level has been lowered, a terrorist attack remains plausible.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Warner to leave Indian tour, Test future in doubt
David Warner will leave Australia's tour of India after the veteran opener suffered a concussion and a fractured elbow in the second Test defeat.
Document stoush puts jumping castle inquest on hold
The inquest into a deadly primary school jumping castle incident in Tasmania is on hold because the workplace safety regulator won't hand over its reports.
Victim confronts AFL superfan over ‘toxic’ sex abuse
A man who was sexually abused by Collingwood superfan Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe has described the trauma he suffered after keeping the abuse a secret for 15 years.
Toll rises as new earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border
A fortnight after two devastating earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria, a 6.3 magnitude quake has hit the same region.
Injured Talbot to miss WNBA season
Australian forward Stephanie Talbot has been ruled out of the upcoming WNBA season after injuring herself while playing for Adelaide.
Australian academic taken hostage at gunpoint in PNG
Armed men have taken an Australian archaeologist and university students hostage in Papua New Guinea and are demanding a ransom from the two governments.
Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
Tigers back Grimes, Nankervis as AFL skippers
Richmond have reappointed Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis as co-captains after the pair impressed last year in their first season in the leadership roles.
Bus driver granted bail after death of 14-year-old boy
A bus driver charged over the death of a 14-year-old boy outside a school in Sydney's southwest has been granted bail.
Robodebt royal commission extended by two months
The report into the unlawful robodebt scheme will now be handed down at the end of June, rather than the original April deadline.
Lives, homes ‘still at risk’ as SA bushfire downgraded
Threats remains despite warnings being downgraded for a bushfire burning on the outskirts of Port Lincoln, on Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
Receptionist could be jailed for Cricket Tasmania theft
The woman at the centre of a texting saga with one-time Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine could be jailed for stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
Australia weighing up three spinners, Green return
Australia are facing a range of selection dilemmas ahead of the second Test as they attempt to avoid giving India an unassailable advantage in the series.
Kerr fires up Matildas to spark Czechia thrashing
Hayley Raso grabbed a double as the Matildas beat Czechia 4-0 in Gosford to get their Cup of Nations campaign up and running.
JackJumpers beat Breakers to stay alive in NBL playoffs
A second-half surge helped Tasmania JackJumpers level their NBL semi-final series against the New Zealand Breakers with a 89-78 win in Hobart.
Healy, Mooney guide Australia to crushing World Cup win
Australia have crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup after an unbroken opening partnership of 113 between Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy.
Teal MP in ‘robust’ negotiations with chief of staff
An unfair dismissal claim brought against teal MP Monique Ryan will go back into mediation after "robust" discussions failed to resolve the case.
India take first-day Test honours against Australia
Australia will need to take wickets early on day two after making a modest first innings total of 263 in the second Test against India in Delhi.
Head recalled to Australia Test side in Delhi
Australia have again gone bold at selection, recalling Travis Head after one match out and handing Queensland left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann a Test debut.
Adam Doueihi inks one-year NRL deal with Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi won't be leaving the Wests Tigers at the end of this NRL season after signing a new deal until the end of 2024.
Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights
Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.