Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
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Chalmers brings crisis experience to role
Jim Chalmers has been sworn in as the nation's treasurer, a role he brings a wealth of experience to having been advisor and chief of staff to Wayne Swan.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Maturing Hawks shock Brisbane in AFL upset
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals and Jai Newcombe starred in the middle as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Brisbane in an AFL classic in Launceston.
Flu-ravaged T’birds shock Pies in netball
Hard-hit by flu, the Adelaide Thunderbirds responded by beating Collingwood Magpies 58-53 in Super Netball.
Magpies supersub sinks Dockers in Perth
Collingwood sub Oliver Henry has unleashed a three-goal blitz in the final term to help lift his side to a 36-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Chalmers skips Aussie swim team function
Citing mental health issues, Kyle Chalmers has skipped the naming of Australia's swim team for the world titles and Commonwealth Games.
O’Connell first Aussie ko’ed in Paris
Chris O'Connell was left bitterly disappointed about being the first Australian casualty at the French Open following his four-set loss to Aljaz Bedene.
Manchester City win PL, Burnley go down
Manchester City have retained the title, and Burnley been relegated on a tense day of goals and high drama in England's Premier League.
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.
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.