Jason Day, Adam Scott off to flying start in Masters
Former world No.1s Jason Day and Adam Scott have carded their lowest first rounds at the Masters to raise hopes of another famous Australian win at Augusta.
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Lee and Crowe hit the fairways as 87th Masters begins
Young guns Min Woo Lee and Harrison Crowe are the first Australians to hit the Augusta National fairways for the 87th US Masters, golf's first major of 2023.
Cotchin, Riewoldt ‘managed’ for Tigers’ clash with Dogs
Richmond have opted to rest triple-premiership heroes Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt for their round-four clash with the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
New Hynes deal among most significant in Sharks history
Nicho Hynes has inked a five-year extension with the Sharks, meaning the reigning Dally M medallist will stay at Cronulla until at least the end of 2029.
Ponga cleared to train, set for round-eight NRL return
Kalyn Ponga has set his sights on a round-eight NRL comeback from concussion, with the Newcastle Knights superstar cleared to return to training.
Former minister quits Liberals due to voice stance
Ken Wyatt, the first Indigenous person to be Indigenous Australians minister, has quit the Liberals after the party chose to oppose the Indigenous voice.
Magpies deny culture issue after Crisp’s leaked video
The AFL will interview Collingwood player Jack Crisp next week after a video featuring drug references appeared on social media.
Australian suspects arrested in global cybercrime raid
Australian police have taken part in a multinational crackdown on a sprawling online marketplace popular with cybercriminals, arresting 10 Australian suspects.
Harris ahead of Renshaw in race to challenge Warner
Marcus Harris has won back his national Cricket Australia contract as selectors indicated he will tour with the Ashes squad ahead of Matthew Renshaw.
ACL confirmed for Williamson, set to miss World Cup
Scans have confirmed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, leaving him in huge doubt for October's one-day World Cup.
Man charged with DV offences after NSW fatal car crash
Police investigating a car crash that killed a woman and three young boys in the NSW Riverina have charged a man with domestic violence-related offences.
Greg Norman not welcome at Augusta for 2023 Masters
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has confirmed Greg Norman hasn't been invited to the 2023 Masters but said he would never rule out the LIV chief's return.
Magpies star Crisp under investigation for leaked video
Collingwood star Jack Crisp is under investigation after a video full of crude Snapchats circulated on social media.
City beat Victory, bring pitch invasion saga to a close
Three-and-a-half months after a pitch invasion forced the abandonment of the Melbourne derby, Melbourne City have claimed a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
Charges against Guy Sebastian’s neighbour withdrawn
An order has been made to protect singer Guy Sebastian from his older neighbour, but criminal charges have been dropped.
Cherry-Evans says players may allow NRL trade changes
Players' union president Daly Cherry-Evans has given the strongest indication yet his association could allow the NRL to change contract windows.
GWS’ Kingsley rubbishes ‘wrong’ criticism of Coniglio
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended Stephen Coniglio against claims he was consistently "badgering" umpires in the lead-up to a dissent free kick.
Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors
Ex-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.
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Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices
Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
Union boss’ estranged wife in court on kill plot charge
The estranged wife of construction union boss John Sekta has faced court over allegations she conspired to murder him.
Sharks’ Rudolf set for three-month injury absence
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf is set to miss the next three months of the NRL season after having surgery on his toe.
Wests Tigers apologise, re-design Anzac jersey
Wests Tigers have chosen to re-design their Anzac Day jersey which used a stock image of American soldiers rather than Australian servicemen.
Trump charged with 34 counts in hush money scheme
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in a historic court appearance to allegations he conspired to use hush payments to illegally influence the 2016 US election.
Cleo kidnapper jailed over little girl’s horror ordeal
The man who admitted abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's West Australian campsite has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.
RBA boss eyes more rate hikes, ‘way too early’ for cuts
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance the central bank will need to fire off more increases.
Ardern exits politics with climate rallying call
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has finished her parliamentary career with a rousing call for commitment on climate change.
Libs lose their voice and say ‘no’ to Indigenous vote
The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice.
Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in New York
Betraying little emotion, former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges in a Manhattan courthouse.
Finland joins NATO, Russia threatens ‘countermeasures’
Finland has officially joined the NATO alliance in a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War landscape triggered by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Matildas’ Foord, Kennedy out of England, Scotland games
Gun forward Caitlin Foord's hamstring injury has ruled her out of the Matildas' friendlies against England and Scotland, while Alanna Kennedy is also injured.
NRL likely to weigh up Hayne’s awards after conviction
Jarryd Hayne could lose his Dally M Medals and other awards with the NRL expected to weigh up his accolades in the game after a rape conviction.