Local heroes centre stage on Australia Day
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with many community leaders recognised alongside iconic Australians including the late singer Archie Roach.
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Thunder book BBL finals spot with MCG win
The Sydney Thunder endured some nervous moments before securing a BBL finals spot, staggering to a three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars at the MCG.
Paul extends dream Australian Open run
Tommy Paul has steadied after dropping the third set to beat fellow American Ben Shelton and advance to his first grand slam semi-final at the Australian Open.
Garbo who killed elderly woman spared jail
A garbage truck driver who hit and killed an 83-year-old woman has been spared jail, after a judge found his driving exemplary apart from momentary inattention.
Hobart stun Heat but miss BBL finals
The Hobart Hurricanes have pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Big Bash League finals.
Sabalenka, Linette into Open semi-finals
Unseeded Pole Magda Linette and No.5 seed Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open.
Mitchell returns, Ponga out of All Stars
South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell will be the star attraction when the NRL's All Stars weekend returns next month in New Zealand.
Body image teacher Australian of the Year
Body positive writer and film director Taryn Brumfitt has been named Australian of the Year for her work getting more women to love the skin they're in.
Molan remembered as ‘one of the greatest’
Family, friends and colleagues of the late senator and retired soldier Jim Molan gathered at the Royal Military College in Canberra to pay their final respects.
Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.
Papas’ ALM Jets add Japanese import
Newcastle boss Arthur Papas has dipped into the transfer market to sign Japanese winger Manabu Saito for his A-League Men side.
Inflation figures seal case for rate rise
Official inflation figures show inflation lifting higher than expected and setting the stage for further interest rate hikes in 2023.
Pilot to stand trial for campers’ killings
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has been ordered to stand trial in the Victorian Supreme Court for the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.
Azarenka stuns Pegula at Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka has upset world No.3 Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals as she chases a third Melbourne Park title.
Rybakina storms into Open semi-finals
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina remains firmly on track to capture a second grand slam crown after storming into the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne.
Open semi-finalist Khachanov is a believer
Russian Karen Khachanov is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after defeating the injured Sebastian Korda and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Dragons re-sign Lawrie, Wakeham to Tigers
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie will remain at the joint venture club until at least the end of 2026 after signing a new contract extension.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
PSG’s Mbappe plunders five in cup rout
France striker Kylian Mbappe has netted five times for Paris Saint-Germain in their 7-0 Coupe de France demolition of sixth-tier Pays de Cassel.
NT alcohol restrictions amid crime crisis
The Northern Territory government will restrict the sale of alcohol in Alice Springs and central Australia in a bid to curb surging youth crime.
De Minaur will not dwell on Open mauling
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.
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.
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.