Dragons’ George Burgess free to play: NRL
St George Illawarra prop and England international George Burgess will be allowed to keep playing in the NRL until he faces court on a sexual touching charge.
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COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Slingsby steers Australia to SailGP glory
Team Australia have successfully defended their SailGP title to seal another $1 million ($A1.3m) pay day on a wild afternoon on San Francisco Bay.
Qld govt demands flood-proofing in budget
Queensland's treasurer says flood-proofing the state needs to be an urgent priority in Tuesday's federal budget ahead of long-term infrastructure projects.
Wins for Kyrgios, Kokkinakis at Miami Open
Australian pair Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have continued their stellar 2022 seasons to advance to the last 16 at the Miami Open.
Australia ‘alienates’ Pacific: Albanese
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.
Scheffler snares Match Play and world No.1
Scottie Scheffler has become the 25th world No.1 golfer by winning the World Golf Championships Match Play title in Texas, for his third title in six weeks.
Northern NSW in ‘disbelief’ at more rains
NSW SES has issued evacuation orders for parts of Lismore and Kyogle as the devastated region braces for more flooding.
Cron to take over as Force rugby coach
Simon Cron will replace Tim Sampson as Western Force coach at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, lured from Japan by Andrew Forrest.
Solomons-China link ‘gravely concerns’ NZ
New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to find their security arrangements from within the Pacific family of nations, rather than China.
Kimberley Kitching farewelled by Senate
The late Kimberley Kitching has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues in a special sitting of the Senate on Monday.
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that in talks due to take place in Istanbul his government will prioritise the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.
Victory sink Sydney FC to claim ALW title
Melbourne Victory have stunned Sydney FC to seal a 2-1 win in the A-League Women grand final with their goalkeeper Casey Dumont named player of the match.
Tszyu beats Gausha in US boxing debut
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has made a successful US debut, overcoming illness to beat American Terrell Gausha and maintain his undefeated pro record.
Triple Supercars delight for van Gisbergen
Shane van Gisbergen has become the first driver since Garth Tander in 2005 to win all three races at Symmons Plains Raceway.
‘Inexcusable’: Barnett faces long NRL ban
Newcastle forward Mitchell Barnett faces a long NRL ban after being sent straight to the judiciary for his elbow to the head of Penrith's Chris Smith.
Penrith go top after NRL win over Knights
Unbeaten Penrith have climbed to the top of the NRL ladder, beating Newcastle 38-20 after the Knights had Mitch Barnett sent off in the first half.
SVG rallies for Supercars win in Tasmania
Shane Van Gisbergen has recorded his 56th career Supercars victory, coming from fifth on the grid to win at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Diplomacy with China shows weakness: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says conciliation is the "last message" he would send to China after it signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands
False alarm halts Magpies-Crows AFL clash
The Collingwood-Adelaide AFL clash at the MCG was interrupted in bizarre fashion when a false evacuation alarm was played over the stadium's PA system.
Perth prison reports death in custody
The death of a Perth prisoner marks the fifth Indigenous death death in custody in Australia this year and more than 500 since the 1991 royal commission.
More restrictions eased in travel reboot
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding their flight.
Swans star Franklin kicks 1000th AFL goal
Spectators have streamed onto the SCG after Sydney superstar Lance Franklin became just the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 career goals.
Mitchell stars in Souths’ spicy derby win
Latrell Mitchell and Cam Murray have led South Sydney to an emphatic 28-16 NRL derby win over the Sydney Roosters.
Australia win Test series in Pakistan
Australia have claimed a rare series win in Pakistan with a 115-run victory in the third Test in Lahore delivering a 1-0 series triumph.
AFL star Martin out of Tigers-Giants clash
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin has officially been ruled out of Sunday's clash with GWS after being named in the initial squad.
Tas girl found alive after 3-day search
Police have found four-year-old Shayla Phillips alive and well after she went missing on the remote Tasman Peninsula.
Eagles lose 12 players to COVID protocols
West Coast's AFL game against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium is set to go ahead on Sunday despite the Eagles experiencing a devastating COViD-19 outbreak.
Confusion over China plane crash black box
Reports of the recovery of the second black box from a China Eastern jet that plunged into a mountainside have been denied by China's national news agency.
WA posts 8133 virus cases, more free tests
Western Australia has recorded 8133 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths as the state prepares to unwind some public health restrictions.