Smith stars again, Sixers topple Hobart
The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith.
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Truck driver charged over school bus crash
A truck driver has been charged over a crash with a school bus that injured more than two dozen students and teachers in Victoria.
NBL announces first pride round
The NBL will host its inaugural pride round this week, which will feature custom jerseys and optional LGBTQI awareness training for players and coaches.
Omicron jab gets provisional green light
A Pfizer booster that specifically tackles two Omicron COVID-19 variants has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Motive unclear in US dance club shooting
The suspect in a Los Angeles-area dance club shooting that killed 10 people and wounded 10 more has been found dead as police say his motive remains a mystery.
Smith stars as Sixers down Thunder in BBL
Marquee signing Steve Smith and veteran Steve O'Keefe starred as the Sydney Sixers defeated David Warner's Sydney Thunder by 125 runs in the Big Bash.
Dwight Yorke leaves ALM’s Macarthur
Macarthur FC are on the hunt for a new A-League Men coach after the club agreed to terminate Dwight Yorke's contract.
Bullets shoot down Hawks in NBL
The NBL's cellar-dweller battle was fiery in the first half before Tyler Johnson got hot to help Brisbane gain the upper hand over the Hawks in Illawarra.
De Minaur, Djokovic set up Open showdown
Alex de Minaur says he's ready to take it to Novak Djokovic after setting up a blockbuster fourth-round showdown with the nine-times Australian Open champion.
Keane on song as Western down Roar in ALW
Hannah Keane has led the way as Western United returned to winning ways with a 2-0 A-League Women victory over Brisbane Roar in Hobart.
Crichton signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Dual premiership winner Stephen Crichton has signed to join Canterbury from Penrith on a four-year deal after the 2023 NRL season.
Vine retains Tour lead after hectic stage
Stage four of the Tour Down Under has been won by French sprinter Bryan Coquard, while Australian Jay Vine retains his overall lead with one day left.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Rugby league pioneer Bremner retires
Sam Bremner has retired from rugby league, after a career that included two World Cup triumphs and a Dally M fullback of the year award.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.
Chris Hipkins to be next New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins, the only nominee for Labour's leader, says he is honoured and humbled as he prepares to become New Zealand's next prime minister.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.
Australian runner Bol fails drugs test
Australian Olympic runner Peter Bol has failed a drugs test, returning a positive result for the banned substance EPO at an out-of-competition test.
Rugby star charged over sex assault
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Vine turns screw on Tour Down Under rivals
Australian cyclist Jay Vine leads the Tour Down Under after finishing third on stage three behind Spanish winner Pello Bilbao and Britain's Simon Yates.
Murder charges over Indigenous teen death
Police have charged three more people with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey in Perth.
Trio in court over Indigenous teen death
Two men and a woman have faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.
Australia is ‘odd one out’ on sugar tax
The Australian Medical Association has renewed calls for the nation to follow the lead of 85 countries and jurisdictions and impose a tax on sugar.
Aussie Dennis wins stage, takes Tour lead
Australian cycling star Rohan Dennis has won a dramatic second stage of the Tour Down Under and leads the race by one second.
Phoenix rise to top JackJumpers in NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have earned a tough road victory over Tasmania JackJumpers to remain in the NBL playoffs hunt.
NRL eases on trade window push
The NRL has eased its push for a post-season trade window, proposing players be able to sign with rival clubs from June 30 as an olive branch in the pay war.
Qantas plane lands safely after mayday
A Qantas plane has touched down safely in Sydney after its pilot issued a mayday alert due to a mid-air engine shutdown en-route from Auckland.
Play resumes amid Open fixture chaos
More rain delays have caused Australian Open officials a major scheduling headache but play has finally resuming on the outside courts at Melbourne Park.
Indigenous teen’s murder case in WA court
Jack Brearley has briefly appeared in a Perth court over the alleged murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey as he walked home from school in October.
Mum’s accused killer spared facing court
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend Dayna Isaac in western Sydney has had his case briefly mentioned in court for the first time.