Victoria down NSW, stay unbeaten in one-day competition
Wicketkeeper Sam Harper's career-best 96 has set up a comfortable 59-run victory for Victoria over rivals NSW in the domestic one-day competition.
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Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been caught in a verbal exchange with a young Penrith supporter at the NRL's grand final fan day.
Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.
Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight
Surviving a Richmond fightback, Fremantle have posted a seven-point win over the Tigers to force their way back into the AFLW top eight.
NRLW grand finalists back themselves to handle the heat
Temperatures are expected to stretch beyond 30C during the NRLW grand final but both Newcastle and Gold Coast have shrugged at the weather forecast.
Daley not interested in NSW State of Origin return
Laurie Daley has ruled himself out of consideration for the NSW State of Origin coaching role vacated by Brad Fittler.
Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded
Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.
‘Harrowing’ disability report reveals need for change
A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.
Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane’s final selection call
A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.
Clarkson joins in Hawks’ 2013 premiership reunion
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.
Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat
A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.
Broncos’ resurgence no shock to Panthers: Ivan Cleary
Penrith haven't been surprised to see NRL grand final opponents Brisbane thriving in 2023 after missing the finals for the four seasons prior.
Reynolds’ long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result
Regardless of the result in the NRL grand final, Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds intends to leave Brisbane with a permanent souvenir.
Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters
Penrith have been accused of using illegal tactics to protect Nathan Cleary, but Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists only "whingers" question the strategy.
Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach
Besieged NSW coach Brad Fittler has coached his last State of Origin game, informing the NSW Rugby League he will not remain in charge next season.
Magpies to name Lipinski as sub for grand final
Collingwood will make Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane as Lions defender Jack Payne looks unlikely for a recall.
Lacklustre lift in August retail trade
Consumers appear to be spending more cautiously and the number of vacant jobs has fallen further, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows.
Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga is a surprise winner of the Dally M Medal, edging out Warriors ace Shaun Johnson to claim the NRL's top individual honour.
Three astronauts return to earth after a year in space
A NASA astronaut and two Russians are back on earth after being stuck in space for more than a year.
Poland says it will seek to host Olympics in 2036
Poland has announced it will bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Dad to present cup to son if Magpies win grand final
Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.
Maxwell spins Aussies to much-needed win over India
Mitchell Marsh led a storming batting display before Glenn Maxwell marked his return from injury by spinning Australia to a badly-needed 66-run win over India.
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
PwC took ‘whatever it takes approach’, review finds
A scathing review into PwC following the tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a whatever it takes approach to business.
Turner blast helps WA down SA in domestic one-dayer
Western Australia have defeated the Redbacks by 22 runs in their one-day cricket clash in Brisbane, helped by a blistering 86 from Ashton Turner.
Giants’ Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year
Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.
Joyce to be summoned by Senate probe on Qantas lobbying
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will be summoned to appear at a Senate inquiry examining the airline's role in a government decision to reject extra Qatar flights.
‘Shocking’: Qatar bosses lash government flights call
As calls mount for Qantas boss Richard Goyder to resign, Qatar Airways has revealed what happened when it asked the Albanese government for extra flights.
Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final
Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.
‘Litany’ of failures to protect children from abuse
An inquiry has found failings across multiple state government agencies in responding to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024.