Scotland’s Sturgeon proclaims innocence after arrest
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her innocence after being arrested as part of a financial investigation into her party, the SNP.
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Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend
A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Wright kicks five on return as Bombers crush Carlton
Essendon's third-quarter blitz laid the platform as key forward Peter Wright starred on return from injury in a 34-point win over Carlton on Sunday night.
Australia’s Test title hailed as one of the greats
Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.
Australia beat India to win World Test Championship
Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.
WA officer dies after being hit by car during an arrest
Constable Anthony Woods, 28, has died from his injuries three days after he was run over and dragged beneath a car while carrying out an arrest in Perth.
Hawks’ Sicily, Tigers’ Mansell sent to AFL tribunal
Hawthorn star James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will face the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct.
Melbourne crush Cronulla and Hynes’s Origin hopes
Star Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have combined to serve up a 54-10 win over Cronulla, with NSW hopeful Nicho Hynes having an unhappy game.
Luke Brooks to leave Tigers, turns down new deal
Luke Brooks will quit NRL club Wests Tigers at the end of this year after turning down a proposed new contract.
Opposition attacks ‘flimsy’ Labor defence over Higgins
The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.
Robinson, Slater make early exits at El Salvador Pro
The fine margins of the World Surf League's new cut-throat format were on show as the El Salvador Pro claimed a host of big scalps on the first day of action.
Swiatek takes new belief from third French Open title
Defending champion Iga Swiatek overcame a mighty challenge from Karolina Muchova to win the women's final at the French Open 6-2 5-7 6-4.
Leniu backed to take on Queensland after JWH tussle
Penrith forward Spencer Leniu is firming for his NSW State of Origin debut after antagonising Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Shai Bolton shines as Tigers beat Dockers in the wet
Richmond speedster Shai Bolton has tallied 33 disposals as the Tigers survived a late Fremantle fightback in a 15-point AFL win in Perth.
Brumbies survive after controversial Savea no-try call
The Brumbies are through to Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the Hurricanes in a thrilling 37-33 contest in Canberra.
Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title
Australia need seven wickets and India 280 more runs for victory, with a thrilling final day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval looming.
Blues enforcer Martin hurt in Penrith win over Roosters
NSW coach Brad Fittler may have lost another Blues star for State of Origin II after Liam Martin was concussed in Penrith's 30-6 rout of the Sydney Roosters.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.
NRL’s Dragons upset Souths as coaching call looms
St George Illawarra have proven there are green shoots for their new coach to work with, upsetting South Sydney 36-30 in their NRL match at Jubilee Stadium.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins
Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.
Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice
Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case
Unsealed documents show Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts related to holding classified information, obstructing justice and false statements.
Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle
Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.
Power beat Bulldogs to surge to 10th-straight AFL win
Port Adelaide have won 10 games on the bounce after Charlie Dixon's four-goal haul on return helped the Power to a 22-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
Tom Trbojevic has led Manly's demolition of the Dolphins at Brookvale Oval, scoring twice as the Sea Eagles claimed a comfortable NRL win.
Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
The Warriors have produced a gutsy win in Canberra, beating the Raiders 36-14 to overshadow Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.