Gold Coast councillor confirmed as LNP pick for Fadden
Gold Coast City councillor Cameron Caldwell has been confirmed as the LNP candidate for Fadden and will be firm favourite heading into the by-election.
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Johnson dances through the Dolphins in big Warriors win
The Warriors have got their NRL season back on track with a 30-8 win over an undermanned Dolphins outfit in Auckland.
Port thrash Hawthorn to set club record AFL win streak
Port Adelaide have smashed Hawthorn by 55 points for their ninth win in a row, an AFL record for the South Australian club.
Drua seal Super Rugby finals berth as Reds wilt in Fiji
The Queensland Reds face a nervous wait on their finals fate after the Fijian Drua dominated them in Suva to secure their own post-season campaign.
Hundreds dead in India’s worst train crash in decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inspected the wreckage of a collision between two passenger trains that killed at least 261 people in India.
Kokkinakis bows out in French Open third-round thriller
Thanasi Kokkinakis has bowed out of the French Open with a frustrating third-round loss, ending Australia's singles hopes at the Paris clay-court grand slam.
Petracca stars for Demons as Blues’ woes worsen
Christian Petracca starred and Bayley Fritsch kicked two goals as Melbourne held off Carlton by 17 points in a low-scoring affair.
Controversial penalty helps Raiders tame raging Tigers
A penalty goal in the dying minutes has allowed Canberra to survive an almighty scare from the Wests Tigers, holding on for a breathless 20-19 NRL win.
Six Hawthorn AFL racism complainants revealed in letter
Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli has been revealed in an open letter as one of six complainants to have gone public in the AFL club's ongoing racism saga.
Glory daze as coach Ruben Zadkovich walks away
Perth Glory have dropped an unexpected bombshell by announcing coach Ruben Zadkovich has quit his post to pursue other opportunities.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill vindicated in intimidation case
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.
US Congress approves debt-limit suspension bill
The US Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, averting what would have been a first-ever default.
Family express hurt over accused murderer’s release
The family of a man police allege was murdered more than 16 years ago are distraught by a judge's decision to release one of his accused killers on bail.
Scott in Memorial mix in spite of rollercoaster round
Australia's Adam Scott is three shots behind sole leader Davis Riley at the Memorial after shooting a two-under 70 in the opening round.
Queensland hit with fine for Origin extra-player error
A $30,000 fine for playing 30 seconds with 14-men is unlikely to take the shine off Queensland's victory over NSW in the State of Origin opener.
Roberts-Smith resigns from GM role at Seven Network
The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.
Lowest paid workers to get wage lift above inflation
Millions of workers will enjoy a generous pay boost, with the lowest paid of all on track for a bump that eclipses red-hot inflation from next month.
Kokkinakis last Aussie standing after double Paris blow
Thanasi Kokkinakis is the last Australian left in the French Open singles after defeats for Alex de Minaur and Max Purcell at Roland Garros.
Johnny Warren Medal caps Goodwin’s rally from injury
Craig Goodwin has capped off pushing through his injury struggles to win the Johnny Warren Medal, while Alex Chidiac claimed the Julie Dolan Medal.
Maroons triumph in first game of Women’s Origin series
Queensland have landed the first blow in the Women's State of Origin series, claiming a 18-10 win over NSW at CommBank Stadium.
Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game
Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.
BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error
BHP employees' leave was wrongly used for public holiday pay about 170,000 times over the past 13 years, the mining giant concedes.
Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder
Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.
Kelly, Robinson in doubt for Women’s Origin Game II
NSW co-captain Isabelle Kelly and Queensland winger Julia Robinson could both miss Origin II after an incident in the series opener left Kelly hospitalised.
Wiegman names England squad for Women’s WC
Striker Bethany England will be playing for England in the Women's World Cup but other big names have been sidelined due to injury.
Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation
Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.
Queensland strike Hammer blow in State of Origin opener
Queensland have defeated NSW 26-18 in the State of Origin opener at Adelaide Oval in front of 48,613 fans to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Kokkinakis outlasts Wawrinka in French Open epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis won the match of his life at the French Open, beating former champ Stan Wawrinka after fellow Aussies Storm Hunter and Jason Kubler lost.
Frizell no-try controversy for NSW in Origin
NSW forward Tyson Frizell was denied a try that Queensland assistant coach Cameron Smith felt should have been awarded in the State of Origin opener.
Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric
West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.
Gilbert dislocates shoulder in Queensland’s Origin win
Queensland prop Tom Gilbert dislocated a shoulder and NSW star Tom Trbojevic was concussed during the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.