Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash
Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.
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NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.
Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching
Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.
Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions’ AFL ‘circuit-breaker’
Brisbane Lions' veteran pair Jack Gunston and Daniel Rich won't play AFL or VFL this weekend, opting instead to put in a 'circuit-breaking' training block.
New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare
Liquidators for collapsed company Porter Davis say the builder may have been trading while insolvent, as new builders are found to quote for unfinished homes.
Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession
New Zealand experienced a shallow recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.
US central bank Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged
The US central bank has kept interest rates unchanged in a decision that snaps a string of 10 consecutive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Strong labour market puts more heat on interest rates
The jobless rate has fallen back and employment has jumped by much more than expected, bolstering the case for more interest rate hikes.
At least 79 drown as migrant boat sinks off Greece
Hundreds of people are feared dead after an overloaded boat capsized and sank in open seas off Greece, killing at least 79 migrants.
Kyrgios admitted to psych ward after 2019 loss: report
Nick Kyrgios reportedly spent time in a psychiatric hospital after his second-round loss to Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon in 2019 and contemplated suicide.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions
Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.
Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
Swim coach guilty on all counts after child abuse trial
A jury has delivered 43 guilty verdicts for a former swim coach and Masterchef finalist who abused 11 children at a southwest Sydney swimming school.
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Gas code promises secure supply at ‘reasonable’ prices
A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
Boyfriend’s charges dropped over backpacker murder
Tobias Moran has had charges dropped after he was accused of murdering his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in 2005 in northern NSW.
Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies
Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.
Trump pleads not guilty in federal US documents case
Ex-US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges, with a judge ruling he is not allowed to communicate with potential witnesses.
Kai Taylor follows in mum Hayley Lewis’s glory lane
Like his legendary mum Hayley Lewis, Kai Taylor proved great things happen from lane eight after winning the 200m freestyle to earn a spot at the worlds.
More than 100 dead as boat capsizes in Nigeria
A boat carrying residents returning from a wedding has capsized in northern Nigeria killing more than 100 people.
Ariarne Titmus pondering future after Paris
Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has hinted she will make a decision on her future after the Paris Olympics.
Man arrested after three found dead in Nottingham
A man has been arrested in the English city of Nottingham after three people were found dead in the city's streets, police say.
Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle
St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.
Eleven killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned a Russian missile strike on his hometown, which has killed at least 11 people.
Knights drop Marzhew for missing team bus
Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew has been dropped for this weekend's game for a breach of the club's disciplinary standards.
Pickett unavailable for Tigers after facing court
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett won't play for the Tigers against St Kilda after facing a Perth court this week.
Shane Flanagan set to be appointed Dragons coach
St George Illawarra will unveil Shane Flanagan as their next head coach but the ex-Cronulla boss will not join the Dragons until next season.
Minister Gallagher rejects claims she misled parliament
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says she did not reveal private information about Brittany Higgins' rape allegations as she denies misleading parliament.
Call for justice after damning Vic mental health report
The Victorian government has refused to say whether it will accept recommendations from a damning report into the state's flawed mental health system.