Missing boy’s foster dad quashes ‘bootstrap’ conviction
The former foster father of missing toddler William Tyrrell has overturned a conviction over the intimidation of another child during a school-run verbal spat.
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Tigers’ No.1 pick Lalor concussed in AFL practice match
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor kicked two goals in Richmond's practice match against West Coast, but was concussed in a marking contest in the final few minutes.
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.
All on board survive after jet flips at Canada airport
Authorities are investigating after plane flipped while touching down and ending up on its roof at Toronto's international airport, injuring 18 people.
Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller
Kieran Elliott took 10 wickets in the match and was well supported by Gabe Bell as Tasmania won an exciting Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria by 20 runs.
Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has been acquitted of a charge of racially aggravated harassment by a London jury after a six-day trial.
Starc out, Smith to skipper depleted Aussie ODI squad
Australia will be without all three of their frontline pacemen at the Champions Trophy, with selectors forced to call up multiple new faces in a new-look squad.
‘Governments shouldn’t own airlines’: Rex rescue panned
A possible government takeover of failed airline Rex has come under fire, with the sector declaring a taxpayer lifeline would create an uneven playing field.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one, sparks fires
Russia has launched an early morning missile attack on Kyiv, killing one person, officials say.
Trump, Musk double down on slashing federal workforce
President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk are pressing ahead with a purge of federal government staff, and sniping at judges for frustrating their plans.
Hinkley eyes farewell flag as Power handover confirmed
Long-standing Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will hand over the reins to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 AFL season.
‘I’ll kill them’: outrage at nurses’ anti-Israeli taunt
Two nurses have been blacklisted from Australia's biggest hospital system after a video showed them boasting they would kill Israeli patients in a "vile" rant.
Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending
Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.
Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars
As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.
Test star Kuhnemann facing scrutiny over bowling action
Breakout Australian Test cricket star Matt Kuhnemann must undergo testing of his bowling action after he was reported during the series win in Sri Lanka.
Asalanka ton leads Sri Lanka to win over Australia
A bold hundred from captain Charith Asalanka and four wickets from Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka crush Australia in their first ODI.
Gout Gout to light up Stawell Gift
The Gout Gout show will hit the road to the Stawell Gift in April.
China ‘proposes Putin-Trump summit to end Ukraine war’
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about starting negotiations immediately to end the war in Ukraine.
“Doesn’t get any worse’: towns brace for cyclone Zelia
Locals are preparing for Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which is being described as big, strong and unpredictable as it heads for coastal towns.
Super Bowl success doesn’t feel real: Aussie Mailata
Australia's Jordan Mailata says his Super Bowl success doesn't feel real as the party continues for his Philadelphia Eagles.
Kings star Cooks suspended after ‘adverse finding’
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been suspended on the eve of the NBL finals after an adverse finding and possible doping violation.
Sharks fans receive massive boost ahead of NRL season
Cronulla have plenty to be happy about ahead of the 2025 season with one of their star players re-signing until the end of 2028.
Saints await scan results after AFL training carnage
Max King, Jack Sinclair and Mason Wood have all been injured at training and St Kilda are awaiting scan results on the trio.
Aussies breathing down Sri Lanka’s neck thanks to Smith
Stand-in captain Steve Smith looked in ominous touch as Australia stormed into control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
After Kangaroos snub, Ponga takes Maori All Stars call
Kalyn Ponga turned down a Kangaroos jersey last year but has had no hesitation accepting a call-up for the Maori All Stars.
Cook Islander right in contention at Vic Open
Elmay Viking from the Cook Islands is only two shots off the pace at the Vic Open golf tournament.
DWZ concern as Metcalf excels in Warriors-Sharks trial
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was an injury concern for Warriors coach Andrew Webster out of his side's 12-12 trial draw with Cronulla.
Smith, Carey hit match-defining centuries in Galle
Australia will be eyeing a Test series whitewash over Sri Lanka after Steve Smith and Alex Carey monstered the locals on day two of the second Test.
Hamas frees frail Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
Hamas has freed another three Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal in exchange for Israel releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners.
Payback: Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance
"I will always protect our National Security - JOE, YOU'RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!", Donald Trump wrote after revoking Joe Biden's security clearance.
Reds eye Super start on back of unbeaten UK tour
The Queensland Reds have beaten Ulster in an 11-try Belfast thriller to go unbeaten in their two-game United Kingdom pre-season tour.