Muchova to tackle teen sensation Gauff in US Open semi
Teenager Coco Gauff will face No.10 seed Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals of the US Open, after both players overwhelmed their last-eight opponent.
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Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.
Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack
Enrique Tarrio, a former chairman of the right-wing Proud Boys group, has been convicted for his role in planning the storming of the US Capitol in 2021.
Australia’s economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM
Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.
Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows
The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.
Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Tabcorp cops record fine for holding up outage probe
Tabcorp has been slugged with a big fine for holding up a probe into an outage which left its system unavailable during a spring racing carnival.
Talks to start on extending life of biggest coal plant
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.
Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US
Families will soon be reunited with the bodies of three US marines killed in a military exercise on a remote Northern Territory island.
Joyce to step down as Qantas CEO two months early
Qantas chief Alan Joyce will leave his job two months earlier than expected, after a recent furore over the national airline's profits and service.
To’o, Tonegato take major NSW’s Origin awards
Penrith winger Brian To'o and Cronulla fullback Emma Tonegato have been named NSW's players of the year in the men's and women's State of Origin series losses.
NRL stands by under-fire finals stadium policy
Andrew Abdo insists there is no need for the NRL to move finals matches to bigger stadiums, despite fans being locked out of sold-out suburban grounds.
Croker doesn’t want to be pity pick for Raiders
Jarrod Croker didn't like his one NRL game on the bench and would rather not finish his Canberra career as a passenger.
Tyrrell foster mother admits assaulting child
William Tyrrell's ex-foster mum has pleaded guilty to assaulting another child but denies any intimidation despite smacking sounds heard on covert recordings.
Hijikata craves more following breakout US Open run
Rinky Hijikata will be among nine Australian men in the world's top 100 following his inspired wildcard run to the US Open's last 16.
Search for answers after teens die in dirt bike crash
Mystery surrounds a crash involving off-road motorbikes that killed two teenagers and left three others injured, as family are not co-operating with police.
Head onslaught lifts Australia to easy T20 victory
Opener Travis Head has struck a career-high 91 off 48 balls to lift Australia to a five-wicket victory in the third and final T20 clash with South Africa.
Melbourne Stars snare Ashes nemesis Brook for BBL
Harry Brook will make his Big Bash League debut after the Melbourne Stars pounced on the England Test batter in the tournament's overseas player draft.
Goorjian defends rebuilding Boomers’ World Cup campaign
Dante Exum impressed as Australia beat Georgia 100-84 for a consolation basketball World Cup win that ended a short lived campaign.
Master vs apprentice theme permeates NRL finals draw
Craig Fitzgibbon will face Trent Robinson in an do-or-die elimination final, while Warriors coach Andrew Webster will aim to upset Ivan Cleary's Penrith.
Sharks beat 12-man Raiders to secure home NRL final
Cronulla beat Canberra for the first time since 2018 with a 24-6 victory locking up a home elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals
Nick Daicos appears unlikely to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne but he has resumed running as he pushes to return from injury.
Roosters thrash Eels, Titans down Tigers in NRLW
A crushing of Parramatta has pitted the Roosters against Newcastle for the NRLW minor premiership as Gold Coast beat Wests Tigers to solidify a top four spot.
De Minaur destroys Jarry, into US Open fourth round
World No.13 Alex de Minaur has dispatched Chile's Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to join fellow Australian Rinky Hijikata in the US Open's last 16 in New York.
Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks
Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller
Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
Aussie wildcard Hijikata marches into US Open’s last 16
Inspired Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has advanced to the last 16 of the US Open with a pulsating four-set third-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang.
N Korea fires several cruise missiles towards the sea
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles toward the sea off the coast of the Korean peninsula, according to South Korea's military.