Blues end NSW Waratahs’ season with big Eden Park win
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end in the quarter-finals for the second straight year after a heavy loss to the Blues in Auckland,
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Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.
Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
Injured Cody Walker racing the State of Origin clock
State of Origin hopeful Cody Walker has suffered a minor quad injury that could affect his ability to earn a NSW recall for the second game of the series.
Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
Trump faces US criminal charges over documents probe
Former US president Donald Trump will appear in a federal court in Miami after being indicted over his handling of classified government documents.
‘Political profit’: Labor under fire on Higgins’ claims
Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
France lauds ‘backpack hero’ of Annecy attack
Two toddlers are in a stable but critical condition, two more escaped with minor injuries after a Syrian national went on a stabbing rampage in a French park.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.
Boland pushes Ashes case as Aussies control Test final
Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.
The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights
Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.
Bomber Wright to face Blues, Bulldogs ring changes
Essendon will be bolstered by Peter Wright playing his first game of the AFL season against Carlton, while the Western Bulldogs have swung the selection axe.
X-Factor singer charged with baby girl’s murder in 2018
A former contestant on The X-Factor has been charged with the murder of a baby girl in central western NSW nearly five years ago.
Flood warning as heavy rainfall pummels Victoria
A major flood warning has been issued on the King River in Victoria's northeast as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the state.
Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney
Domestic flights will be operating from Sydney's new international airport in late 2026, with Qantas and Jetstar the first airlines to sign up.
Australian soccer mourns death of pioneer Rale Rasic
Australia's football community is mourning the death of Rale Rasic, the first coach to take the Socceroos to a World Cup.
LIV Golf “not going anywhere” says CEO Greg Norman
LIV Golf chief Greg Norman says the circuit is "not going anywhere" despite the peace deal with the US PGA which casts doubt on LIV's Australian tournament.
One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount
Victoria is scrapping its electric vehicle subsidy almost one year earlier than planned in a move experts say could impact efforts to cut transport pollution.
Aussie coach McCulloch to quit British cycling team
Kaarle McCulloch, the women's sprint podium coach for Great Britain's cycling team, will finish up in her role after the World Championships in August.
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final
Travis Head has hit a sparkling unbeaten century and Steve Smith 95no to lead Australia to 3-327 on day one of the World Test Championship final against India.
Brown stood down but Eels won’t become distracted
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown will be stood down indefinitely from his NRL duties after being charged with five counts of sexual touching.
Guilty verdict for 1987 murder in Sydney ‘gay beat’
Jurors have returned a guilty verdict against the man accused of killing Raymond Kean in a suspected gay bashing in Sydney more than 35 years ago.
LIV chief Norman hails golf peace deal as “great day”
LIV Golf's chief Greg Norman says a peace deal between his breakaway tour and the US PGA is a great day for golf.
Australia’s economy losing steam as pressures mount
Australia's economic performance is starting to wane as aggressive interest rate increases continue to bite.
Inflation-beating pay rises can’t be widespread: RBA
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.
Josh McGuire hit with 12-game Super League ban
Former Queensland and Australia Test prop Josh McGuire risks being sacked by his Super League club after being banned for 12 games for unacceptable language.
LIV merger a ‘historic day for golf’: PGA chief Monahan
PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has emerged from a "heated" meeting with players to say the sport will be "better off together" after the shock merger with LIV Golf.
Uncompromising Ange keeps driving Aust football forward
Ange Postecoglou won't stray from his attractive, attacking style at Premier League club Tottenham, and if history is anything to go by he will deliver success.