Davis makes hot start in pursuit of second Open crown
US PGA Tour star Cam Davis has started with a hot nine-under 63 to claim the first-round lead at the Australian Open in Sydney.
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Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final
Grace Harris has thumped a 26-ball half-century before spinner Georgia Voll snared 4-19 with the ball to help guide the Brisbane Heat to victory over Perth.
Super players reject latest Netball Australia pay offer
Super players have rejected Netball Australia's latest pay offer, with former Diamonds captain Liz Ellis saying the offer by the governing body is "offensive".
Fogarty re-signs with Raiders ahead of big NRL year
Halfback Jamal Fogarty has signed a new deal with Canberra, who are continuing preparations for life without Jack Wighton.
Socceroo Borello out of Asian Cup after derby injury
Socceroos forward Brandon Borello will be sidelined for a minimum three months after suffering a foot injury early in the Wanderers' ALM win against Sydney FC.
Labor strikes deal to pass Murray-Darling changes
The Albanese government has secured the support of the final crossbench senator it needs to get its contentious Murray-Darling Basin laws over the line.
Laws stripping terrorists’ citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
PM issues ‘overdue’ apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Easing inflation takes heat off interest rate rises
Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.
Higgins says she couldn’t scream during alleged rape
Brittany Higgins has detailed her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann and criticised the government response while testifying at his Federal Court defamation trial.
‘Like brothers’: rescued Indian workers stayed hopeful
Workers who spent weeks trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India say knowing they weren't forgotten helped keep them hopeful and strong.
Stunning Maxwell ton secures miracle T20 win over India
Glenn Maxwell signed off on his Indian tour by reprising his Afghanistan heroics and delivering Australia a stunning last-ball win to keep the T20 series alive.
Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim
The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.
AFLW players join coaches in honouring North’s Garner
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner has taken out the AFLW players association MVP award for a second time.
Rescuers reach 41 workers trapped in Indian tunnel
The "rat miners" who've been burrowing through the rubble of a collapsed road tunnel in India have broken through to the 41 workers trapped for over two weeks.
Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers’ legal costs
Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of newspapers that published allegations he committed war crimes, following a failed defamation suit.
‘Not respectful’: police officers to strike over pay
Victorian police and protective service officers will take industrial action over protracted pay negotiations, including slowing drivers near speed cameras.
Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorifying hatred’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Elderly woman dies after rape in aged care home
A 90-year-old woman who was critically injured when she was attacked and raped in her nursing home has died.
Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.
North’s Emma Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian streak
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney has earned a record eighth All-Australian berth, while Zarlie Goldsworthy won the Rising Star award.
Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.
Sinner punishes Demon as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia have lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy.
Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts
Powerful public servant Mike Pezzullo has been sacked after the publication of leaked texts containing gossip and criticism of ministers.
Roosters’ Sergis signs long-term deal, Aiken recommits
The Sydney Roosters have announced a pair of key NRLW re-signings as they look to recover from a surprise semi-final exit this year.
City beat Sydney to stake ALW contenders claim
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC in a lightning-affected A-League Women clash while Newcastle and Melbourne Victory won and Brisbane drew with Adelaide United.
Brisbane stun NSW to claim Hockey One title in shootout
The Brisbane Blaze have won a thrilling Hockey One men's grand final, claiming victory against the NSW Pride 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
Blaze overcomes Chill to claim Hockey One premiership
The Brisbane Blaze have come from behind to beat the Canberra Chill 4-1 and claim the Hockey One women's grand final at the National Hockey Centre.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Agonising loss for Aussie Popyrin in Davis Cup final
Alexei Popyrin has lost Australia's crucial opening rubber of their Davis Cup final to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.