Aussie BJK Cup exit confirmed despite Storm heroics
Storm Hunter won both her singles and doubles to earn Australia a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan, but it proved not enough to keep their BJK Cup hopes alive.
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Dazzling Devine display sets up Perth win over Heat
Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine has made 106 in a 39-run win over Brisbane Heat, while Sydney Thunder's clash with Hobart Hurricanes was washed out.
Legal system ‘earthquake’ as AFL club to pay out $6m
A jury has awarded a child abuse survivor almost $6 million, finding the AFL's Western Bulldogs were negligent in giving a pedophile special access to the boy.
Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood's actors strike is set to end after their union reached a tentative agreement with studios, months after entertainment workers walked off the job.
Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.
Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has called it quits, insisting she has nothing left to give or achieve at international level.
Yengi earns debut Socceroos call-up, veterans dropped
Portsmouth's Kusini Yengi has been handed his first Socceroos call-up, while veteran pair Andrew Redmayne and Milos Degenek have been dropped.
Brisbane’s Heslop cops equal-longest AFLW suspension
Brisbane defender Dee Heslop has copped the equal-longest suspension in AFLW history, her three-game ban potentially ruling her out of the entire finals series.
Sydney’s Talay wants trophies after replacing Corica
Ufuk Talay, the new Sydney FC manager who agreed a two-year deal to replace Steve Corica, is adamant he can bring success back to the Sky Blues.
Portuguese PM steps down amid corruption probe
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has resigned after his government was involved in a widespread corruption probe, but he insists his conscience is clear.
More pain for borrowers as big banks pass on rate hike
Three of Australia's biggest banks have hiked interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate increase.
‘Underlying issues’ in accused fatal crash driver case
The alleged unlicensed driver of a car that crashed in Sydney's southwest, killing two teenage boys, will remain in custody on a string of charges.
Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi
Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.
Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw
A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.
Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat
A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL.
Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight
Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.
‘Differences shouldn’t define us’: PM wraps up in China
Anthony Albanese is finishing his historic trip to China by reflecting on the importance of diplomacy as the world navigates serious challenges ahead.
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Storm Hunter has completed an 18-hour dash across the Atlantic to keep alive Australia's chances in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Foster dad cleared of lying to William Tyrrell probe
A magistrate was not convinced William Tyrrell's former foster father lied about an "ancillary" matter to investigators probing the toddler's disappearance.
Molik backs Australia amid Billie Jean King Cup drama
A scheduling fiasco and the weather gods have left Australia potentially two players short for their opening Billie Jean King Cup finals tie against Slovenia.
Sydney FC sack Steve Corica after winless ALM start
Steve Corica has been sacked as manager of Sydney FC after the club's disastrous start to the A-League Men season.
Guard of honour as Albanese meets Chinese premier
A ceremonial guard of honour has welcomed Anthony Albanese as he met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
Dettori tips Absurde for Cup, Oliver clears hurdle
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori doesn't have a Melbourne Cup ride but will have his eyes on a familiar horse, tipping Absurde to claim the $8 million handicap.
Two arrested over ‘appalling’ crash that killed boys
Two men in their 20s have been arrested following a high-speed car crash on a suburban Sydney street that killed two teenage passengers.
Israeli troops surround Gaza City, preparing to enter
Escalating casualties are predicted after Israeli troops surrounded Gaza City and are expected to enter in the coming days.
Opener Harris makes steady start in Vics’ Shield game
Victoria have made a steady start in reply to Tasmania's 452, moving to stumps on day two at 1-142 in their Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.
Two boys dead in crash ‘carnage’ as police hunt driver
Two boys have died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree and power pole, with police searching for a driver who fled the scene.
‘Absolute tragedy’: five dead in beer garden car crash
Hundreds of mourning community members have attended a vigil for five people killed after a car crashed into the beer garden of a regional Victorian pub.
China, Australia on right path, Xi tells Albanese
Australia's Prime MInister Anthony Albanese and China's leader Xi Jinping have hailed the improved relations between the two countries as positive and healthy.
Three dead, multiple injuries after fatal crash at pub
A car has crashed into the beer garden of a pub in Victoria, killing three people and injuring a number of others.
Wakim century puts Tasmania on top of Victoria
An unbeaten 148 from Tasmanian No.3 Charlie Wakim set up a total of 4-282 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.