Argentina end Australia’s World Cup run
The Socceroos' World Cup run has ended with a 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a round of 16 game in Qatar.
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Dutch treat as they sink USA in World Cup
The Netherlands became the first team through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over the USA in Qatar.
Pele reportedly moved to end-of-life care
Soccer legend Pele is now receiving pain-relieving measures in a palliative end-of-life care ward, according to reports in Brazil.
Youngsters impress as City ease past Roar
Melbourne City have started their season with two wins on the bounce, with youngsters Bryleeh Henry and Daniela Galic impressing in a 3-0 win over Brisbane.
Mostert wins in Holden’s Supercars goodbye
In Holden's penultimate race before Supercars retirement, Chaz Mostert and Nick Percat have made it a one-two finish for Commodore drivers at the Adelaide 500.
Redbacks thrash Tigers in big Shield win
South Australia's bowlers were on fire to secure a 208-run Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania in Hobart, their first victory of the season.
Assange appeals to European court
WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in a bid to avoid being extradited to the United States.
Lyon blow thwarts Windies Test fightback
The West Indies have fought to 3-192 after the fourth day of the Perth Test, needing to bat three more sessions to deny Australia as they chase a target of 498.
Great Scott nabs Australian Open solo lead
An eagle at the last hole for the second day running earned former world No.1 Adam Scott the outright third-round lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
36ers in big comeback to beat Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers have rallied to down the Cairns Taipans 78-75 in the NBL.
Xerri set to sign with Bulldogs after ban
Canterbury are poised to sign Bronson Xerri when he completes his doping suspension next November but won't be able to register his contract until then.
Accused jihadist Prakash silent in court
Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has faced a Darwin court over terrorism charges.
Super Rugby Pacific forges ahead to 2030
Super Rugby Pacific will forge ahead into 2024 and beyond after Rugby Australia scrapped plans to withdraw from the competition over a financial dispute.
Court ends special master in Trump probe
A US federal appeals court has ended an independent review of documents seized from Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Green runs hot to lead Australian Open
Hannah Green continues to revel in playing alongside the men, the former major winner grabbing a two-stroke halfway lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Scott charges to Australian Open co-lead
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has captured a share of the Australian Open halfway lead with a course-record-equalling second round 63 at Victoria Golf Club.
Accused jihadi Prakash faces life sentence
Neil Prakash has faced court on terrorism charges that could see him jailed for life after the Melbourne-born alleged jihadi was deported from Turkey.
Workplace rule changes become law
The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died
A pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn child.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
Aussie bowlers make history on big day
Australia's bowling attack showed why all four key members have 200 Test wickets to their name, putting their team on top against West Indies in Perth.
Wife-killer Dawson likely to die in jail
Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Territories given euthanasia voting rights
Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.
Ex-North AFL coach becomes motorsport boss
David Noble is swapping the AFL for motorsport with the former North Melbourne coach appointed boss of Supercars team Shell V-Power.
Windies fight back after Smith masterclass
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's first Test double-centuries put Australia on top against West Indies in Perth, before a late fightback from the tourists.
Peeved Micheluzzi leads Australian Open
World No.556 David Micheluzzi has upstaged the faltering big guns to grab a surprise three-shot first-round lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Tigers ‘keeper Doran unwell with COVID
Tasmania 'keeper Jake Doran felt ill after testing positive to COVID-19 and was replaced by Tim Paine as two Redbacks batters made tons in the Sheffield Shield.
Climate targets back on course: Bowen
Chris Bowen says climate measures are on target to reduce emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, after stalling under the former coalition government.
Bronco Palasia signs with NRL’s Titans
Brisbane forward Keenan Palasia will join intra-state rivals Gold Coast from 2024 after signing a two-year contract.
Scott’s erratic start to Australian Open
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has made only one par on a wild outward nine at the historic first mixed-gender Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne.