Thundering Christian keen to prolong cricket comeback
Dan Christian came out of retirement for the injury-hit Sydney Thunder this summer, but the allrounder is hoping to extend his cricket comeback.
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Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Test squad for Sri Lanka
Stand-in Test captain Steve Smith is expected to play in the Sri Lanka Test series as planned despite an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League.
Jones into Open juniors third round as Hewitt exits
World No.1 junior Emerson Jones took another step towards ending a 30-year wait for an Australian Open girls' singles champion while Cruz Hewitt bowed out.
Australia retain women’s Ashes with big T20I win
Australia have retained the women's Ashes with a 57-run defeat of England in the multi-format series' first Twenty20 International at the SCG.
Woman charged after anti-Semitic graffiti attack
A woman has been charged with assisting in a graffiti and arson attack in a prominent Jewish neighbourhood that caused about $20,000 damage.
Horror crash gives Vine fresh cycling perspective
Less than a year after the race crash in Spain that threatened his life, Australian cyclist Jay Vine is again among the Tour Down Under favourites.
Import hurt in Illawarra’s NBL rout of Brisbane
The Illawarra Hawks showed again why they are the NBL championship favourites, swatting the Brisbane Bullets aside by 34 points with ease in Wollongong.
Ruthless de Minaur keeps Australian Open dream alive
Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man since 2015 to reach the Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over rising American Alex Michelsen.
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for family, officials
US President Joe Biden has used his power to pardon in the broadest and most untested way possible: to forgive those who have not even been investigated yet.
‘Welcome home’: Biden invites Trump for tea
Donald Trump, who is set to be sworn in as the 47th US president, has met with President Joe Biden at the White House.
Trump pledges to save America from ‘decline’
President Donald Trump has outlined a series of bold executive orders to expand US territory, curb immigration and boost fossil fuel production.
Socceroos skipper Ryan seals Lens switch from Roma
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will welcome skipper Maty Ryan sealing a move from Roma to Lens as the goalkeeper chases more playing minutes.
Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks
A national database of anti-Semitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks.
Shootout win earns Leyton Orient Cup date with Man City
Leyton Orient have booked a home clash with Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Derby 6-5 on penalties.
Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up
Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
German veteran sends Zheng crashing out in Open upset
German veteran Laura Siegemund has caused a massive boilover at the Australian Open, downing Chinese star Zheng Qinwen, but Coco Gauff has advanced.
Thompson joins Popyrin on the Australian Open scrapheap
Injured Jordan Thompson has followed fellow home seed Alexei Popyrin out of the Australian Open with a straight-sets, second-round loss to Nuno Borges.
Kokkinakis warns his ‘future looks bleak’ after defeat
A furious Thanasi Kokkinakis says his "future is looking bleak" after an ongoing pectoral muscle issue cut him down in a shattering Australian Open loss.
Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal
Israeli strikes have killed over 70 people after a ceasefire deal, Gaza authorities say, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking.
More women in cabinet but representation worries build
The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.
Strong jobs growth data deflates February rate cut hope
A very healthy jobs market is not adding to the case for a February interest rate cut, with all eyes turning to inflation data due in coming weeks.
Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire
Hostages still captive by Hamas and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza where infants are dying are exacerbating community pain despite a ceasefire being heralded.
Video clue in hunt for killers behind house-sit horror
The hunt for two arsonists wanted over the death of a woman in a suspicious fire has been intensified with the release of CCTV footage of a getaway car.
More commuter pain spared as union actions suspended
An industrial umpire has put a temporary halt to work bans that have brought havoc to NSW's train network as drivers push for a hefty pay rise.
Biden’s farewell message warns of a US ‘oligarchy’
President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country.
Son of Aussie Olympian joins MLB outfit Pirates
Robinson Smith, son of three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone, has joined Major League Baseball outfit Pittsburgh Pirates on a six-year deal.
Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car
Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.
Dominant de Minaur serves up warning to his Open rivals
Home hope Alex de Minaur has continued his best start to an Australian Open, outclassing American qualifier Tristan Boyer in straight sets to reach round three.
Dygert praises rival Brown’s ‘mic drop’ cycling season
American cycling star Chloe Dygert, the biggest name at the women's Tour Down Under, has heaped praised on retired Australian rider Grace Brown.
UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ukraine to sign a 100-year security partnership amid uncertainty over the fate of US support under Donald Trump.
Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up
Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.