Burton free for Origin after Twal tackle
Matt Burton appeared to force his hand into Alex Twal's neck during Canterbury's win over Wests Tigers but has not been sanctioned and is free for Origin II.
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Final Senate count delivers seat to Palmer
The Greens alongside One Nation, Jacqui Lambie, the United Australia Party and independent David Pocock hold key bargaining positions in the new-look Senate.
Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate seat
Queensland has re-elected two LNP and two Labor senators, as well as Pauline Hanson, while the Greens have picked up a seat from the coalition.
Cowboys score dramatic win over Sea Eagles
North Queensland have overcome the loss of Reuben Cotter and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to claim a thrilling 28-26 away win over Manly.
UK rules Assange can be extradited to US
The British government has ruled Julian Assange can be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges, and his team says he will appeal the decision.
Blues blow as Wighton contracts COVID
NSW's hopes of levelling the State of Origin series against Queensland in Perth have been dealt a big blow with centre Jack Wighton contracting COVID-19.
Melbourne end Brisbane winning run in NRL
Melbourne have stopped Brisbane's winning run at seven games, running away with a 32-20 victory in their NRL clash.
Stringer back as Bombers snap AFL streak
St Kilda looked set to overrun Essendon in their AFL clash but Jake Stringer helped steady the Bombers during the third quarter of their 35-point win.
England make world record 498 in Dutch ODI
England have made the highest total ever in an ODI, hitting 4-498, including three individual tons, in their 50-over trouncing of the Netherlands.
No-nonsense Kyrgios roars into Halle semis
Nick Kyrgios has powered into the semi-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament in Germany with an emphatic win over Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.
Cameron Smith’s hopes sunk at the US Open
Australia's big hope Cameron Smith has missed the cut at the US Open after slumping to six over par following his second round at Brookline Country Club.
‘Assassination bid’ part of Assange appeal
Claims made in a media report of CIA plans to assassinate Julian Assange will feature in an appeal against his extradition to the US, his brother says.
Master Scheffler makes his move in US Open
Masters winner Scottie Scheffler has begun to make a move at the US Open, carding a three-under 67 to grab a share of the clubhouse lead.
De Goey hits back after party video saga
A video of Collingwood star Jordan De Goey partying at a Bali nightclub has appeared on social media, with the Magpies to investigate the footage.
Port down Swans, stay alive for AFL finals
A six-goal burst in the third term has propelled Port Adelaide to a 23-point win over Sydney, keeping the Power in touch with the AFL top eight.
Scrappy Sharks edge back into NRL top four
Cronulla have done just enough to see off Gold Coast in Coffs Harbour, winning their NRL clash 18-10 to climb back into the all-important top four.
Crusaders are Super Rugby kings again
The Crusaders are celebrating a record 11th Super Rugby title after downing the Blues 21-7 in the final at Eden Park.
Roosters slump as Eels roar back to life
Parramatta responded after a shock defeat to Canterbury with a 26-16 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.
Fever reach Super Netball grand final
Jhaniele Fowler starred with 67 goals as West Coast Fever best the Melbourne Vixens to qualify for the Super Netball championship decider.
Winnington, relay women strike world gold
400m freestyler Elijah Winnington and the women's 4x100m freestyle team have given Australia a golden start at the world swimming championships in Budapest.
Lego Masters’ Hamish Blake wins Gold Logie
The Gold Logie has gone to Lego Masters presenter Hamish Blake
NSW axe four, Burton and Talakai to debut
NSW coach Brad Fittler has axed four players for State of Origin II with Matt Burton and Siosifa Talakai set to make their debuts for the Blues.
Raiders pinch last-gasp win over Knights
Second-rower Hudson Young has scored a try in the 79th minute as Canberra snatched a vital 20-18 NRL win over Newcastle.
Bulldogs build on NRL success under Potter
Canterbury have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time since 2019 after accounting for Wests Tigers 36-12 at Commbank Stadium.
Head keeps form with unbeaten 70 in ODI
Travis Head has hit an unbeaten 70 to help Australia to 6-291 against Sri Lanka, keeping his status as one of the nation's form batters before the Test series.
Giants beat Magpies, into netball prelim
The Giants have advanced to the Super Netball preliminary final with a 55-48 minor semi-final home win over Collingwood.
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Experts reject ‘reheated’ energy blueprint
A 'reheated' proposal by regulators to pay coal plants and renewable generators to guarantee supply to the struggling electricity grid has come under fire.
Zelenskiy expects escalation of fighting
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicts Moscow will escalate attacks ahead of a summit of European leaders expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the EU.
Aussies lose spin battle in big SL chase
Australia have been comprehensively beaten by eight wickets by Sri Lanka in the third one-day international, failing to get the better of a spinning wicket.
Two dead in Kabul car blast
Two people have died after a civilian car was targeted with an explosion in Kabul - the third deadly attack of the weekend.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".