Victory pile pain on battling ALM champs Central Coast
Central Coast's bid to defend their A-League Men title has suffered another devastating blow, with the Mariners losing 3-0 to Melbourne Victory.
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Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first
The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Goulding to the rescue as United stun NBL Hawks at home
Chris Goulding has scored 10 points in the final quarter to lead Melbourne United to an eight-point come-from-behind victory over the Illawarra Hawks.
Top cop given his marching orders
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has ousted the NT's most senior police officer after a jobs for mates scandal.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
ADF troops seriously injured in flood deployment
More than a dozen defence force personnel have been injured, six seriously, when their trucks rolled during a deployment to a flood-ravaged region.
Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one
Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Bulldogs skipper Crichton avoids ban, can face Titans
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has avoided a ban for his tackle on Christian Tuipulotu that collected the Dragon in the head and led to a penalty try.
Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order
The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Briggs in hospital as Giants pummel Pies in AFL opener
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs was sent to hospital after injuring his neck but was able to watch his teammates beat Collingwood in their AFL season opener.
‘I’ll never forgive’: survivor, as boys’ killer jailed
A large sentence discount has been awarded to a man behind the deaths of two young brothers, found in a crumpled car still dressed in their school uniforms.
New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise
Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
‘My moment’: Tigers debutant never gave up Hope
At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.
Maguire’s Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up
Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win.
Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener
Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.
Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months
Labor's popularity has finally rebounded, albeit narrowly, as the government pulled ahead of the coalition weeks ahead of the election, YouGov polling shows.
Broncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters
The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Roosters in their NRL round-one clash.
‘I’ve got bombs in my bag’: teen’s alleged plane threat
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged following a shocking incident at one of Australia's major regional airports.
Kyrgios’s career in jeopardy after latest injury blow
Injury-plagued Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios has retired hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback.
Cyclone blows PM’s April 12 election plan off course
The prime minister has cut speculation he could call an election by Monday, saying this is not the time for politics as a cyclone nears.
Luai brings new hope to Tigers, before same old result
Newcastle have spoiled Jarome Luai's house-warming party at Campbelltown Stadium, beating Wests Tigers 10-8 in their NRL season opener.
Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone’s path
Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf.
Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0
Perth Glory have earned a surprise 3-0 victory over Western United in the A-League Women, thanks to a Kelli Brown double and a penalty from Susan Phonsongkham.
More pain for Souths as Wighton faces high-tackle ban
Jack Wighton is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle in South Sydney's win over the Dolphins, adding to the Rabbitohs' backline issues.
Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll
Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.
Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone
Dozens of army crew have been rushed to hospital after two trucks collided while on the ground to respond to rising floodwaters following a tropical cyclone.