Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
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Tim Paine confirms first-class comeback
Australia's former Test captain Tim Paine will make his comeback to elite cricket in Tasmania's Sheffield Shield game against Queensland in Brisbane.
Syria plan heads to national security body
The Australian government is weighting up whether to move ahead with plans to repatriate 16 women and 42 children from a Syrian refugee camp.
Kyrgios asks for mental health adjournment
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will make an application to have common assault charges against him dismissed due to his mental health.
Killer granny Susan Neill-Fraser released
Family and supporters of convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser will launch a fresh push to clear her name, after the 68-year-old was released from prison.
Telstra staff data surfaces on dark web
The names and addresses of thousands of Telstra staff stolen from a third-party rewards program website in 2017 have been uploaded to the dark web.
Noah’s arks plan too narrow for ecologists
Conservationists and ecologists have welcomed a government plan to prevent the loss of any more species but say it's too narrow and won't be enough on its own.
Driver in five-deaths crash granted bail
An 18-year-old driver charged over a crash in which five high school pupils died has been granted bail by a NSW Supreme Court judge.
RBA lifts cash rate by 25 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia has finally taken its foot off the accelerator and slowed the pace of tightening after a series of jumbo rate hikes.
Open minds urged in Bruce Lehrmann’s trial
Brittany Higgins said "no" half a dozen times after waking up to find accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann having sex with her, his sexual assault trial has been told.
Taipans blitz upsets JackJumpers in NBL
A stunning third-quarter run has propelled the Cairns Taipans to a 22-point NBL win over last season's grand finalists Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.
Cowboys’ Leilua charged with DV offences
North Queensland NRL player Luciano Leilua has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences in Sydney.
UK abandons plan to cut taxes for wealthy
British chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has made an astonishing U-turn, reversing plans to scrap the top rate of income tax for the highest earners after a backlash.
36ers make NBL history, shock NBA’s Suns
The Adelaide 36ers have shocked the star-studded Phoenix Suns 134-124 in an historic NBA pre-season victory for the touring NBL club.
Tedesco to captain Roos, Edwards left out
James Tedesco will be Australia's new captain but Penrith's Dylan Edwards misses out as the Kangaroos aim to seal a third-straight Rugby League World Cup.
Injury fears for Matildas’ Kyah Simon
Football Australia are waiting to hear the full extent of Kyah Simon's injury after the striker was stretchered from the field while playing for Tottenham.
Blues’ McKay signs seven-year AFL deal
Carlton forward Harry McKay has become the latest AFL star to sign a long-term contract, inking a new seven-year deal with the Blues.
Optus reveals extent of data hack breach
Optus has started advising affected customers what ID documents have been exposed following a significant cyber attack, and the number of people impacted.
Father welcomes Syria repatriation plan
A rescue plan to bring dozens of Australian women and children back from detention camps in Syria is set to be implemented by the federal government.
Cleary lauds Churchill winner Edwards
Industrious Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has claimed the 2022 Clive Churchill Medal for best player in the NRL grand final.
Eels’ plans backfire in Penrith loss
Parramatta troubled Penrith briefly in the NRL grand final but they only had themselves to blame as their premiership hopes fell apart at Accor Stadium.
Tedesco edges closer to Thurston with gong
James Tedesco has claimed his third players' player award to take him one shy of Johnathan Thurston, while Raecene McGregor was voted by players in the NRLW.
Panthers crush Eels to win NRL grand final
Penrith have claimed back-to-back NRL premierships with a 28-12 defeat of Parramatta that cements their status as one of the most dominant sides of the NRL era.
Knights beat Eels to seal first NRLW title
Newcastle are NRLW champions in just their second season after claiming a 32-12 grand final win over Parramatta.
Demons crush Dockers with late AFLW blitz
Melbourne forward Kate Hore has kicked three goals to lead her side to a 30-point AFLW win over the Dockers at Fremantle Oval.
Panthers thrash Devils in NRL State Champs
Hours before Penrith's third NRL grand final in three years the Panthers' NSW Cup team thrashed Queensland Cup premiers Norths Devils in the State Championship.
Optus hack response ‘not going to cut it’
The federal government is waiting for a response from Optus after calling on the telco to work with it in protecting Australians caught up in the data breach.
Monash hospital to undergo $560m expansion
The Victorian government will spend up to $560 million to upgrade Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne's southeast as the healthcare system struggles with demand.
Ukraine troops claim they take key town
Kyiv's forces claim they have taken control of the key eastern town of Lyman, a day after Russia annexed four Ukraine provinces,
Yorke’s Bulls secure first Australia Cup
Macarthur FC have secured their first piece of silverware with a 2-0 win over Sydney United 58 in the Australia Cup.
Tigers extend AFLW winning streak
Richmond lost Maddie Shevlin and Jess Hosking to injuries and had Kodi Jacques reported in their narrow AFLW comeback win over Gold Coast.