Concussion forces Ponga out of Dogs clash
Kalyn Ponga won't play in Newcastle's NRL clash with Canterbury this weekend after sustaining a third concussion in the space of six weeks.
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Govt won’t sack minister over Barilaro job
The NSW premier is standing by Trade Minister Stuart Ayres after the release of more documents concerning John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade post.
‘Land banking’ costs Aussies $6b: report
A new report has found some developers are drip-feeding the release of housing estate land, costing home buyers $5.997 billion over the past decade.
Seven Manly players boycott rainbow jersey
Manly have confirmed seven players will miss their clash with the Sydney Roosters and admit introducing a rainbow jersey design should have been handled better.
Pope sorry for ‘evil’ schools in Canada
The Pope has apologised for the 'evil' perpetrated in indigenous residential schools in Canada run by the church.
Finucane to fight NRL charge at judiciary
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane will challenge his dangerous contact charge at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
Crown’s Sydney casino to open next month
Crown says its Sydney casino at Barangaroo will open to the public in two weeks "with the highest levels of governance and compliance".
League Players Association reluctant to back NRL COVID bubble return
The CEO of the Rugby League Players Association says NRL clubs have shown they can avoid COVID-19 outbreaks without being placed in biosecurity bubbles.
Bisset, Bol advance at world championships
Australian Catriona Bisset has been added to the 800m semi-finals field at the world athletics championships, with Peter Bol also advancing in the men's race.
Police raid cocaine house linked to cartel
Federal and state police have raided a cocaine production house in country Queensland which they say is linked to a Columbian cartel.
Jackson records second fastest 200m ever
Jamaican flyer Shericka Jackson and American speedster Noah Lyles have claimed record-breaking 200m triumphs at the world athletics championships.
AFL injury setback for Tigers star Martin
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain as the Tigers fight for an AFL finals spot.
Jail for ‘horrific’ rape, imprisonment
Robert Wilson has been jailed for more than 22 years for holding a woman he was dating captive in his home, and violently raping and beating her over five days.
Morrison pushed for boat statement: report
A damning report has been released into the Morrison government's decision to publicise an asylum seeker boat intercept on election day.
Hunt breathes fire into united Dragons
Inspirational halfback Ben Hunt has scored two first-half tries to help under-fire St George Illawarra to a crucial 20-6 NRL win over Manly.
Roosters down Knights, move into top eight
The Sydney Roosters enjoyed a comfortable win over Newcastle, despite missing three key players.
Grain deal threat as Russia strikes Odessa
An hours-old deal to unblock grain exports from Ukraine has been placed in jeopardy after Russian missiles struck the key Black Sea port of Odessa.
Australia lags on long COVID recognition
Australia's peak physiotherapy body is calling for more action on long COVID as the nation grapples with a third wave of virus cases.
Barber wins second javelin world title
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber has won a second straight javelin world title with another clutch performance in Eugene.
Coalition told to apologise over boat saga
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the public servants who refused efforts to politicise an asylum seeker boat arrival on election day are "patriots".
Canberra comeback saves 2022 NRL campaign
Canberra have recovered from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Warriors 26-14 at GIO Stadium, saving their 2022 NRL season in the process.
Luai stars as Penrith chase down Sharks
Jarome Luai has played a role in all three of Penrith's tries as the Panthers came from behind to beat Cronulla 20-10 and go five wins clear in the NRL.
Hawkins stars as Geelong pip Port in AFL
Two late goals from Tom Hawkins have given Geelong a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Collingwood mourn club legend Billy Picken
Collingwood are mourning the deaths of team of the century member Billy Picken and Con Britt.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries a global emergency.
Clay crashes out of 100m hurdles at worlds
Liz Clay and Nia Ali have crashed out of the 100m hurdles at the world championships, while Michelle Jenneke advanced in style.
NSW premier wants Warragamba Dam raised
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has praised a world-leading flood mitigation system just outside of Tokyo, but says it wouldn't work in Sydney.
Finucane faces three-match ban for NRL hit
Cronulla forward Dale Finucane was not penalised on-field for his hit on Penrith's Stephen Crichton but could be suspended for as many as three games.
PM to meet with Caroline Kennedy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with the new United States Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, in Canberra this week.
Boomers repel fightback to win Asia Cup
Australia had to "hold on for dear life", repelling a Lebanon fightback to retain the men's Asia Basketball Cup with a 75-73 victory in the final in Jakarta.
Vingegaard wins Tour, Ewan fumes at rival
Jonas Vingegaard has sealed his triumph at the Tour de France as Jasper Philipsen won the final stage and Caleb Ewan fumed after tangling with a rival.