Shocked Kangaroos determined to do it for Clarkson
Shocked North Melbourne players will have extra motivation due to Alastair Clarkson's mental health break, interim Kangaroos coach Brett Ratten says.
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Nadal out of French Open, expects 2024 to be final year
Rafael Nadal has announced he's pulling out of the French Open with a hip injury and says he expects 2024 to be the final season of his tennis career.
DeChambeau enjoys clubhouse lead at PGA Championship
American Bryson DeChambeau has the clubhouse lead after frost delayed the suspended first round of the PGA Championship outside New York.
Collingwood, Bulldogs hit prime time in AFL fixture
The AFL has confirmed its fixtures for the next block of the home-and-away season, with the Magpies and Bulldogs featuring heavily in standalone matches.
Southwell eyes NSW debut in women’s Origin opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has called up 18-year-old halfback Jesse Southwell for the women's State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Papalii’s retirement opens up race for Maroon selection
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
New Zealand spends up, posting billion-dollar deficit
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has splashed money on infrastructure, childcare, public transport and housing in the 2023 budget.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
AFL backs ‘yes’ vote for Indigenous voice referendum
The AFL has joined other major Australian football codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
Jobs market still strong but signs it’s cooling off
The tight jobs market is gradually loosening its grip due to higher interest rates and gloomy global economic conditions.
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire
Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
AFL sticks with day grand final for another season
The 2023 AFL grand final will be played as a day game with the league again resisting the lucrative twilight or night timeslots.
Truck driver fronts court over school bus crash
A truck driver accused of crashing into a school bus, leaving several children with life-threatening injuries, told police he would have swerved if he could.
September 30 deadline placed on Tszyu-Charlo mega-fight
The World Boxing Organisation has placed a September 30 deadline on Tim Tszyu's fight with American Jermell Charlo for undisputed super-welterweight honours.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Wages rising but not fast enough to worry the RBA
Wage growth over the March quarter is unlikely to trigger further interest rate hikes, with pay packets rising yet failing to keep pace with inflation.
Used condoms mailed to former classmates in vile attack
Victoria Police are investigating after 65 women who went to the same school received "disgusting" mail including used condoms.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
Children to undergo amputations after school bus crash
Several children are in a serious condition and preparing to undergo life-changing surgeries after being severely injured in a bus crash in Melbourne's west.