MacGill charged over drug deal tied to ‘kidnapping’
Ex-Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill will face court charged over an alleged cocaine deal that led to his purported kidnapping.
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Port coach denies punt on injured players for GWS final
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has issued a thinly-veiled barb at GWS while denying he will gamble on injured players in their Adelaide Oval semi-final.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Dawson’s teen lover sues NSW for his ‘perverted’ action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
US House Speaker McCarthy seeks Biden impeachment probe
Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy says committees will gather evidence of possible financial misconduct by US President Joe Biden.
AFL mull rule change after Maynard cleared by tribunal
Brayden Maynard is free to play in next week's preliminary final but the AFL will ponder a rule change after the Collingwood man was cleared of rough conduct.
Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on
A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.
Qantas workers eye compensation after High Court case
Sacked Qantas workers will be aiming for compensation after the High Court found the airline's decision to outsource their jobs was illegal.
‘Emergency Situation’ declared for major NT bushfire
An anxious wait continues for the 3000 residents of Tenant Creek as a mega-blaze looms on the outskirts of the town.
Port’s Dixon raises hopes of comeback in semi-final
Port Adelaide midfielder Connor Rozee says key forward Charlie Dixon will be a big chance of returning from a foot injury in the semi-final against GWS.
Demons skipper Gawn fit for AFL semi-final: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists captain Max Gawn will be fit to face Carlton in their AFL semi-final, but refused to confirm whether he has a toe injury.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard cleared at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard is free to play in his team's preliminary final next week after escaping suspension for his collision with Angus Brayshaw.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Dominatrix’s slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder
The slave to Melbourne dominatrix Heide Bos will spend up to 22 years in prison for the bloody murder of her boyfriend inside a car park.
One dead after car hits people, vehicles in Melbourne
A car has smashed into pedestrians in central Melbourne before crashing into two vehicles, leaving one person dead and several injured.
McKay hurt as Blues edge Swans in AFL finals thriller
Carlton have held off a late challenge from Sydney to win an enthralling AFL elimination final by six points but lost key forward Harry McKay to injury.
World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement
World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.
Man charged with murder over Bourke Street crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
GWS powers into semi-finals with MCG win over St Kilda
GWS, who finished 16th in 2022, are through to a semi-final after overcoming St Kilda by 24 points in a high-scoring elimination final at the MCG.
Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills at least 820
More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, with hundreds more injured.
Ayers, Altschwager snatch rowing gold at worlds
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have won gold in the PR3 mixed doubles at the world rowing championship in Belgrade to qualify the boat for the Paris Olympics.
‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation’s best paid
NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.