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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matilda Cooney-Cross wins dream move to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is bound for London after signing with English heavyweights Arsenal.
Boyfriend found guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Injured Skelton in doubt for Wallabies crunch clash
Wallabies skipper Will Skelton could join Taniela Tupou on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury at training ahead of their World Cup clash with Fiji.
Biden’s son Hunter hit with criminal gun charge
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three charges over a weapons violation.
Dawson to wait longer for parole after sex with student
Convicted wife-murderer Christopher Dawson has had one year added to his non-parole period for having a unlawful sexual relationship with one of his students.
‘M & M’ and ‘Demon’ rescue Aussie Davis Cup hopes
Australia have battled from behind to win their group tie 2-1 against France and resurrect their Davis Cup dream.
Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW
Newcastle's NRLW side have claimed the club's maiden minor premiership, but there is an injury concern for star teenage halfback Jesse Southwell.
Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos’ Mariner
The NRL fined the Dolphins $25,000 for trying to induce Brisbane centre Deine Mariner to break his contract, a decision that has "perplexed" CEO Terry Reader.
Uni responses to rape slammed as a ‘searing indictment’
Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.
Wantaway Ben Hunt: I’m still the man to captain Dragons
Despite his widely touted wish to leave the NRL club, halfback Ben Hunt has made clear he believes he remains the right man to captain St George Illawarra.
Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward
Newcastle centre Bradman Best has been identified by Australia coach Mal Meninga as a likely Kangaroos debutant in the end-of-year Pacific Championships.
Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state
Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.
Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final
Star Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Storm's semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a calf injury.
Tszyu v Mendoza in unified blockbuster on Gold Coast
Boxing star Tim Tszyu's chance to join his father Kostya as a unified world champion will come next month on the Gold Coast against American Brian Mendoza.
Labor’s housing breakthrough after tense negotiations
A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland
The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.
Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance
Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.
Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady
Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.
Hewitt’s Aussies beaten by inspired Brits in Davis Cup
Matt Ebden and Max Purcell took a doubles win that could still be crucial as Australia lost their opening Davis Cup Finals group stage tie 2-1 to hosts Britain.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
A-Leagues mull NSW grand final call, Magic Round mooted
The divisive decision to sell the A-League's grand final hosting rights to the NSW government could be reversed and swapped for a Magic Round-style event.
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing’s dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
Bronco’s brother bailed due to ‘extremely weak’ case
A judge who granted Zeda Haas bail said there was no evidence of one charge against him and no basis to keep him in custody on another as police await briefs.