Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese
Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.
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Kubler win saves day for Aussies in Paris
Qualifier Jason Kubler was the unlikely saviour for Australian tennis at the French Open, winning a late-night thriller after four of his compatriots had lost.
Smith, Herbert share Aussie honours at PGA
World No.4 Cameron Smith and emerging star Lucas Herbert have finished as joint leading Australians following strong finishes to the US PGA Championship.
Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
Justin Thomas claims US PGA Championship
Justin Thomas has won his second US PGA Championship after edging out fellow American Will Zalatoris in a three-hole play-off in Oklahoma.
Star chair O’Neill quits, joins exodus
John O'Neill has quit as executive chairman of Star Entertainment ahead of his appearance at a NSW gaming inquiry into the company's Sydney casino licence.
Tigers extend Dogs’ week of woe
Canterbury's week of misery continued on Friday with the Wests Tigers claiming a 36-22 win.
Trbojevic down and out in Manly loss
NRL superstar Tom Trbojevic has suffered a dislocated shoulder injury in Manly's 22-20 loss to Parramatta.
Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL
Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow booted six goals as the Blues resisted a stern challenge from Sydney to win their AFL clash by 15 points.
NRL defends late penalty as Hasler fumes
The NRL has backed the call for Manly's Christian Tuipulotu to be penalised for a high tackle late in Manly's loss to Parramatta, with coach Des Hasler fuming.
Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes
The Australian Labor Party has returned to power after nine years in opposition, but may yet govern in minority with independents and the Greens.
Trbojevic needs surgery, NRL season ruined
Tom Trbojevic's NRL season is all but over with the superstar Manly fullback and reigning Dally M Medallist requiring an operation on his left shoulder.
Smith’s PGA Championship hopes fade away
An even-par second round has left Australian golf star Cameron Smith seven shots off the halfway lead at the US PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Australia posts 47,000 new virus cases
With Australia reporting more than 47,000 new virus cases, a person from NSW has been fined for importing drugs used to treat COVID against clinical advice.
Schoolboy makes Australian swim team
Flynn Southam, a 16-year-old schoolboy being compared to Ian Thorpe and Kyle Chalmers, has secured selection on the Australian swim team.
Waters secures breakthrough Supercars win
After leaving Perth feeling robbed of a race win, Ford's Cameron Waters has bounced back to claim Saturday's Supercars race at Winton Motor Raceway.
Cats win, but Danger nursing tight calf
Geelong have withstood a fierce early challenge from Port Adelaide to win by 35 points win at home, but Patrick Dangerfield went off late with a tight calf.
Bulldogs fight off Suns to even AFL ledger
The Western Bulldogs have fought past a resolute and injury-hit Gold Coast to prevail by 19 points and even their AFL season ledger at 5-5.
Ramsey stars as Dragons down Warriors
Cody Ramsey laid down a marker to become St George Illawarra's long-term fullback with a stirring display against the Warriors.
Liberal moderates face electoral wipeout
Early swings against Liberals in key seats have cast doubt on the coalition's ability to hold government as voters abandon senior MPs.
Barrett steals win for Blues over Brumbies
Blues No.10 Beauden Barrett has kicked a field goal after the siren to secure a 21-19 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Richmond win adds to Bombers’ AFL woes
Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.
Morrison steps down after conceding defeat
Scott Morrison will stand aside as Liberal leader to allow his party to rebuild, with a new leader to be chosen at the next party meeting.
Jack back, pop star makes Aussie swim team
Shayna Jack's comeback from a doping ban has ended with selection on Australia's swim team for the world titles and Commonwealth Games.
ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work
Attending a summit with world leaders will be Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese's first priority, as vote counting continues after the federal election.
Woods withdraws from final round of PGA
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the US PGA Championship after a nightmare nine-over 79 third round at Southern Hills.
Waters claims a Supercars double at Winton
Ford's Cameron Waters has completed a productive weekend at Winton by claiming a second win from the three Supercars races, edging Shane van Gisbergen.
Care sector urges more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Labor set to face ‘community crossbench’
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
‘Fearless’ Titmus breaks 400m world record
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus broke rival Katie Ledecky's world record for the 400 metres freestyle at the national championships in Adelaide.
Two asylum seeker boats turned back
Outgoing home affairs minister Karen Andrews has warned Labor to keep watch after two asylum seeker boats on their way to Australia were turned back.