Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt
Ethan Ewing has suffered two fractures of his vertebrae while surfing in the lead-up to the Tahiti Pro, putting his world title shot in severe doubt.
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‘Slow down’ note handed to driver before train tragedy
A Melbourne-bound train was travelling at up to 127km/h when it derailed, killing two men and injuring passengers, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.
Para-cyclist Reid claims her second gold at worlds
On a successful night for Australian riders at the world championships Amanda Reid has won her second gold, while Matt Glaetzer and Georgia Baker took silver.
NSW’s worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m
An appeals court has upheld $1.8 million awarded to former William Tyrrell suspect Bill Spedding, citing NSW's worst case of police misconduct.
France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco
France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
Striker James says sorry for stepping on Alozie’s back
England striker Lauren James has apologised to Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her being sent off in their last-16 World Cup win over Nigeria.
Cherrington gets four-game NRLW ban for spear tackle
Parramatta's tough start to the NRLW season has become even tougher with news Kennedy Cherrington has been suspended for a spear tackle.
Reynolds, Hughes return as NRL finals jostling heats up
Adam Reynolds returns for Brisbane, while Melbourne welcome back Jahrome Hughes and the Roosters' Dylan Napa will play his first NRL match since 2021.
Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash
A key voice and flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter that went down during a military exercise and killed four crewmen.
Revered Kangaroos midfielder Cunnington to retire
After beating cancer twice and returning to the AFL, two-time North Melbourne best and fairest midfielder Ben Cunnington will retire from playing this Saturday.
Two dead,1.1 million lose power in eastern US storms
At least two people are dead as severe storms tear through the eastern United States.
Skipper Shuey next Eagles great to confirm retirement
West Coast captain Luke Shuey, the Norm Smith Medallist in their epic 2018 AFL premiership win, will retire at the end of the season.
Sam Burgess to leave Souths for UK head coach role
Sam Burgess will leave his post as an assistant at South Sydney to become head coach of Warrington, but the Rabbitohs have tipped him to return in future.
Aussies Petricola, Forster claim para-cycling gold
Para-cyclists Emily Petricola and Alana Forster have both won gold medals at the world champs, but Logan Martin had to settle for silver in the BMX freestyle.
Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women’s World Cup QF
The Matildas are into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Denmark 2-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Blues-Giants in climax to AFL home-and-away season
A blockbuster Essendon-Collingwood clash will open the final round of the AFL season, which ends with a Carlton-GWS battle that could decide top-eight spots.
Marsh gets captaincy nod, Cummins’ injury revealed
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia for the first time on a white-ball tour of South Africa, while Marnus Labuschagne's been dropped ahead of the ODI World Cup.
Michelle Bright’s murderer jailed for at least 24 years
Craig Rumsby has been jailed at least 24 years for murdering NSW teenager Michelle Bright and a violent attack on another girl, two decades after the crimes.
Para-cyclist Reid annexes first Aussie gold at worlds
Para-cyclist Amanda Reid has broken Australia's gold drought at the world championships as Matt Richardson was given a sprint lesson by his Dutch nemesis.
Australia rout England to regain netball World Cup
Australia's Diamonds have regained the netball World Cup in brilliant fashion, earning a 12th title by beating England 61-45 in the final in Cape Town.
Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour
It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.
Van der Poel rises from crash to win world road race
Flying Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel has produced an extraordinary performance, picking himself up from a crash to win the world road race crown in Glasgow.
Sweden tip defending champions USA out of World Cup
An inspired display from goalkeeper Zecira Musovic has helped Sweden keep scores deadlocked against the USA before a 5-4 win on penalties in Melbourne.
Lions have top two in sights after edging Dockers
Brisbane's defence has held firm in the dying moments to secure a thrilling three-point win over Fremantle at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Canberra hang tough for 22-18 NRL win over Wests Tigers
Canberra have narrowly avoided a third successive NRL defeat by downing the battling Wests Tigers 22-18 for the Raiders to move to fifth on the ladder.
Blues snatch fifth spot from Saints with comeback win
Carlton have kicked the last six goals of the game to beat St Kilda by 19 points and take fifth spot from them with a seventh straight AFL win.
Melbourne fly past Kangaroos in Clarkson’s return
Melbourne have overcome a sluggish start to notch a 32-point win over the second-last Kangaroos and claim their fifth AFL victory in a row.
Eels survive Dragons scare to remain in NRL finals hunt
Parramatta's NRL season remains alive after a 26-20 defeat of plucky St George Illawarra at CommBank Stadium.
Cherrington sent off as Knights thrash Eels in NRLW
Kennedy Cherrington has become the second NRLW player to be sent from the field as Parramatta fell 38-4 to Newcastle at CommBank Stadium.
ACT’s top prosecutor resigns following inquiry report
Shane Drumgold has resigned from his role as ACT Director of Public Prosecutions but disputes many of the adverse findings made against him.
Perth confirmed as neutral Origin venue for 2025, 2028
Rugby league's State of Origin series will return to Perth for a match in both 2025 and 2028, the NRL has confirmed.