Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.
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Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win
Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
Man accused of murdering Tas teenager appears in court
A man accused of murdering Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has fronted court after the discovery of remains believed to belong to the 14-year-old.
Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause
A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.
European Central Bank raises key rate to historic high
The European Central Bank bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point - its ninth consecutive hike.
US heavy hitters land in Australia for high-level talks
Two of America's most senior ministers have arrived in Australia for a series of meetings on defence, climate change, clean energy and the economy.
Socceroos learn 2026 World Cup qualification opponents
The Socceroos face two tough trips to the Middle East for their first round of World Cup qualifiers after they were drawn in a pool with Lebanon and Palestine.
Martin extends with Panthers, Knights retain Frizell
Liam Martin will remain at Penrith until the end of the 2027 NRL season after earning a three-year contract extension with the reigning premiers.
Man charged with murdering teenager missing for months
Murder charges have been laid after the remains believed to be of missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell were found in Tasmanian bushland.
Chalmers wins, Aussie women break 4x200m relay record
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relayers have broken the world record at the world championships in Japan, following Kyle Chalmers' 100m freestyle gold.
Gillard’s ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to committing a sexual assault before his split with Julia Gillard became public.
Julia Gillard’s ex-partner to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to a sexual assault charge as he faced a Melbourne court.
Blues skipper Cripps back for massive Magpies clash
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, fellow midfielder Adam Cerra and ruckman Marc Pittonet are set to return for round 20's AFL collision with Collingwood.
South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Mass changes as Wallabies chase Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon will make his starting debut at No.10 as Wallabies coach Eddie Jones chases a Bledisloe Cup victory against the All Blacks at the MCG.
Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors
Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.
Players cover NRL logos as bargaining battle hots up
Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have covered the NRLW and NRL logos on their jerseys with tape in protest action against NRL officials.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song Nothing Compares 2 U, has died at the age of 56.
US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.
Starc beats shoulder pain to put Australia on top
Mitchell Starc has taken four wickets at The Oval to leave England all out for 283 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test, before Australia went to stumps on 1-61.
Canada beat Ireland 2-1 after early Olimpico setback
Canada coach Beverley Priestman has pulled a huge selection shock by not starting captain Christine Sinclair, but her team was still able to walk away winners.
Spacey acquitted of all charges in UK sex offence trial
A London jury has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years.
O’Callaghan breaks longest-standing women’s swim record
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swimming to win the 200m freestyle at the world championships in Japan.
‘An awful experience’: man dead, wife escapes unit fire
A fire has ripped through a regional Victorian retirement village, killing an elderly resident whose wife escaped to safety.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
Series win the focus as Warner denies retirement talk
Pat Cummins insists Australia's focus remains on a long-overdue Ashes series win in England, as David Warner rejects talk of an imminent retirement plan.