Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
A former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.
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Spending slows as households start to shut up shop
Spiralling living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued, new retail data shows.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
Chris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off
The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.
Peak sporting bodies back Olympic, Comm Games funding
Australia's Olympic and Commonwealth Games bodies are demanding an increase in funding to stave off failure at home Games.
Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.
Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan
The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.
Canberra’s Wighton cops two weeks for hit on Hastings
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton is set to miss two games for hitting Jackson Hastings late in the loss to Newcastle.
Socceroos lose Harry Souttar for second Ecuador match
The Socceroos will take on Ecuador in Melbourne without Harry Souttar after the star defender suffered an ankle injury and returned to Leicester City.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
WA remain on Shield throne with win over Victoria
Western Australia have defeated Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final, clinching back-to-back titles with a nine-wicket victory at the WACA Ground.
Panthers’ Salmon in doubt for Raiders grudge match
A finger injury could prevent Penrith utility Jaeman Salmon from featuring against Canberra on Friday.
Late Johnson try steals win for Warriors over Bulldogs
The Warriors have scored a come-from-behind NRL win over Canterbury, beating the visitors 16-14 in Auckland after a late Shaun Johnson try.
Fever defeat Giants in another Super Netball thriller
West Coast Fever have made it back-to-back one-goal wins in Super Netball after breaking the hearts of the Giants
Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family
Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.
AFL investigating racial abuse aimed at Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was allegedly the target of racial abuse from a St Kilda fan during an AFL match on Saturday night.
Richmond’s Nathan Broad to face AFL tribunal
A sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell is set to cost Richmond defender Nathan Broad at least three matches after he was sent to the AFL tribunal.
Hynes delivers masterclass in Cronulla NRL derby win
Nicho Hynes has taken his stunning Dally M form from 2022 into 2023, putting on a masterclass in his first game as Cronulla beat St George Illawarra 40-8.
Suspended MP calls anti-trans rally attendance an error
Victorian MP Moira Deeming says attending an anti-trans rally crashed by neo-Nazis was as an "error of judgment", costing her suspension from the Liberal Party.
Weideman late withdrawal from Bombers’ clash with Suns
A toe injury has forced Sam Weideman out of Essendon's AFL clash with Gold Coast as the Bombers look to build on a strong round-one performance.
Saints star Steele needs surgery for busted collarbone
St Kilda captain Jack Steele will be sidelined for four weeks after he suffered a broken collarbone in the Saints' AFL win over the Western Bulldogs
AFL says umpires correct with Perth final siren call
The AFL has ruled that the umpires correctly handled the controversial finish to North Melbourne's one-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Cowboy Nanai to miss two NRL games for dangerous throw
North Queensland's State of Origin back-rower Jeremiah Nanai is set to miss two games after he was charged for his dangerous throw on Gold Coast's Phil Sami.
Scheffler beats Jason Day in WGC Match Play quarters
Jason Day has continued his revival, but suffered a 2&1 quarter-final loss at the WGC Match Play in Texas to world No.1 Scottie Scheffler.
Late drama as Kangaroos beat Dockers by a point in AFL
Fremantle have been denied a shot on goal after the final siren in their one-point loss to North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.
Souths honour Sattler with golden-point win over Manly
Lachlan Ilias has kicked South Sydney to a 13-12 golden-point win over Manly in a fitting memorial to late Rabbitohs legend John Sattler.
Rebels hang tough for thrilling Super win over Reds
Melbourne have banked their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating Queensland 40-34 in a pulsating clash at AAMI Park.
Richmond survive second-half scare to down Adelaide
Richmond have kicked the last five goals to down Adelaide by 32 points in a rollercoaster AFL clash at Adelaide Oval.