Farnworth fires Dolphins to NRL win over battling Eels
The Dolphins have edged past Parramatta, with some solo brilliance from Herbie Farnworth sealing a 20-16 win.
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Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers
Jamie Elliott and Jack Crisp have played match-winning roles as Collingwood overcame a lopsided inside 50m count to post a brave 14-point win over Fremantle.
Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions’ squad
Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay
UK beef farmers will be allowed access to the US market after a deal, joining a group of select countries including Australia with such an arrangement.
White smoke billows, signalling new pope elected
White smoke has appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signalling that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals have elected a new pope.
Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.
Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over ‘biggest mistake’
Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".
Keeley Davis moves on from Origin eye-gouge saga
Keeley Davis has put the women's State of Origin eye-gouging saga behind her as NSW looks to close out a series victory in Sydney.
Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty
A murdered Indigenous teen identified his killers before he "died for absolutely nothing", his mother says after a jury found three men guilty over the death.
Power say racism is ‘persistent’ after AFL bans Rioli
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended.
Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar
Tom Barrass will sit out Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne as Sam Mitchell manages the experienced defender's workload with an eye towards the AFL finals.
Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints
Carlton expect Charlie Curnow to face St Kilda despite the star forward being involved in a heavy collision at training.
Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown
The Opals have put on a final quarter show to hold off a fast-finishing New Zealand team to win the first match in a three-game series between the teams.
More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope
Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating that no pope has been elected as cardinals gather in their conclave for a second day.
Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.
Greens leaderless as Adam Bandt concedes defeat
Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded defeat to Labor's Sarah Witty in his lower house seat of Melbourne, opening up a leadership race for the minor party.
Two ministers face the axe from Albanese’s top team
Senior ministers are on the chopping block as Labor's factional powerbrokers carve up cabinet positions following a dominant federal election victory.
Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins
Cities in Ukraine have been spared Russian drone and missile attacks as a 72-hour truce kicks in, but Kyiv says Moscow continues its assaults in the east.
Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop
A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.
Bulldogs’ Dale keen to move on from Rioli saga
The Western Bulldogs have refused to weigh in to the Willie Rioli drama after the Port Adelaide forward sent a threatening message about defender Bailey Dale.
Big-name Magpies out of Fremantle clash
Collingwood premiership quartet Jordan De Goey, Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek and Scott Pendlebury won't face Fremantle off a five-day break.
‘Tragedy’: grandmother awaits charges over boys’ deaths
A rural community has been hit hard by the deaths of two young boys, as their grandmother is treated in a mental health unit ahead of likely serious charges.
All smiles as Elvis earns late PGA Championship entry
Rising star Elvis Smylie has boosted Australia's US PGA Championship tilt to seven after earning a late special exemption to golf's second major of 2025.
Raiders set to keep hooker Starling on new deal
Canberra are on the verge of re-signing hooker Tom Starling, who will reject interest from elsewhere to stay at the Raiders until the end of 2027.
Young told he can talk to rivals as Roosters exit looms
The Sydney Roosters have told star English winger Dom Young he can talk to rivals, with Newcastle the most likely landing spot for the 23-year-old.
Raiders pave way for Horsburgh to face the Bulldogs
Corey Horsbugh could loom as a key inclusion for Canberra in their top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury, despite suffering a head knock at Magic Round.
Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat
MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.
Preston’s lawyer hits out as Dogs star banned for four
A dejected Jacob Preston has copped a four-game ban after being found guilty of a crusher tackle, while his lawyer accused the NRL of being rife with diving.
Sprint ace Ewan stuns cycling with retirement
Australian cycling star Caleb Ewan has retired from the sport, effective immediately, only a few months after joining INEOS Grenadiers.
Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in federal election
Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat after Labor reclaimed the electorate from the minor party for the first time in 15 years.
US to stop bombing Yemeni Houthis after deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and US bombing will also cease.