AFL pledges $360m for Tasmania, stadium catch remains
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.
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PM’s ‘heart goes out’ to plane crash victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian officials are providing support to the families of two Adelaide men killed in a plane crash in the Philippines.
Nine dials down first-half net profit to $190 million
Nine Entertainment's first-half net profit fell 16 per cent to $190 million compared to a year ago but met its guidance for underlying earnings of $370 million.
Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound
Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Vics rout Redbacks, close on Sheffield Shield final
Career-best figures from young paceman Mitch Perry capped a statement Sheffield Shield win by Victoria over an outclassed South Australia.
RLPA president talks down strike, peace with NRL looms
Players union boss Daly Cherry-Evans insists good news is not far away in their dispute with the NRL, adding there is no threat of a strike.
Wighton, Mitchell plead not guilty to fight charges
Star rugby league duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from an alleged fight earlier this month.
Modest wage growth may take heat out of rate-rise cycle
Wages have improved again but by less than expected and not nearly enough to keep up with the cripplingly high cost of living.
Manly lose gun five-eighth Schuster for season opener
Josh Schuster's dream of shining as an NRL No.6 for Manly has been put on the backburner after he suffered a calf injury against the Sydney Roosters.
Terrorism level ‘almost guaranteed’ to rise: ASIO
Australia's director-general of security Mike Burgess says while the official terrorism threat level has been lowered, a terrorist attack remains plausible.
Spy hive kicked out as ASIO warns of unprecedented risk
ASIO boss Mike Burgess says Australia faces an unparalleled challenge from espionage and foreign interference, asking for it to be taken more seriously.
Force star Rodda struck down by another foot injury
The World Cup preparations of Western Force star Izack Rodda will be majorly impacted if his latest foot injury is deemed serious.
Warner to leave Indian tour, Test future in doubt
David Warner will leave Australia's tour of India after the veteran opener suffered a concussion and a fractured elbow in the second Test defeat.
Document stoush puts jumping castle inquest on hold
The inquest into a deadly primary school jumping castle incident in Tasmania is on hold because the workplace safety regulator won't hand over its reports.
Victim confronts AFL superfan over ‘toxic’ sex abuse
A man who was sexually abused by Collingwood superfan Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe has described the trauma he suffered after keeping the abuse a secret for 15 years.
Injured Talbot to miss WNBA season
Australian forward Stephanie Talbot has been ruled out of the upcoming WNBA season after injuring herself while playing for Adelaide.
Toll rises as new earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border
A fortnight after two devastating earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria, a 6.3 magnitude quake has hit the same region.
Penrith lose winger Taylan May for year with ACL injury
Penrith flyer Taylan May has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury, in a blow to the Panthers' hopes of winning a third straight NRL title.
Australian academic taken hostage at gunpoint in PNG
Armed men have taken an Australian archaeologist and university students hostage in Papua New Guinea and are demanding a ransom from the two governments.
Matildas survive Spain comeback in Cup of Nations win
Australia have shown off their World Cup credentials with a 3-2 win over Spain after goals from Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord.
India humble Australia in six-wicket Delhi Test victory
Australia's hopes of securing the Border-Gavaskar trophy in India for the first time in 19 years are over after collapsing to a second straight Test defeat.
Australia collapse, humbled in second India Test loss
Australia's hopes of securing the Border-Gavaskar trophy in India for the first time in 19 years are over after collapsing to a second straight Test defeat.
Sharks make statement in trial win over Bulldogs
Cronulla have completely outplayed Canterbury to wrap up their NRL preparations with a 36-16 win at Belmore, handing the Bulldogs a pre-season reality check.
Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider
The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.
Australia suffer another horrific collapse in India
Another dire collapse in India has Australia on the verge of losing the second Test, and the series, after they set the hosts a target of 115 to win in Delhi.
Former All Blacks 7s giant stars as Storm beat Warriors
A disjointed Melbourne have plenty to work on ahead of their NRL season opener but one new rising star shone in a 24-6 win over the Warriors.
McGrath powers Australia into T20 World Cup semis
Tahlia McGrath showed why she's the world's top T20 batter with a 29-ball fifty as Australia made light work of South Africa to roar into the World Cup semis.
Australia put squeeze on South Africa in T20 World Cup
Australia's champions have restricted hosts South Africa to 6-124 in their T20 World Cup clash as Georgia Wareham starred with 2-18 in Gqeberha.
Sutherland replaces injured Healy in World T20 clash
Beth Mooney will keep wicket in place of the injured Alyssa Healy against hosts South Africa as Australia look to lock a semi-finals berth at the T20 World Cup.
Collingwood AFL star Jack Ginnivan banned over drug use
Jack Ginnivan has been banned from playing in the first two rounds of the 2023 AFL season after the 20-year-old Collingwood star confessed to illicit drug use.