Thunder down Heat to claim big BBL win
Alex Hales and Matthew Gilkes have powered the Sydney Thunder to a 10-wicket BBL victory over the Brisbane Heat.
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Murray reaches its peak at the SA border
South Australian authorities have provided an update to the flooding situation along the Murray River.
Warner’s double ton sets Aussies up at MCG
A glorious double century from David Warner has powered Australia to 3-386 at stumps on day two of the Boxing Day Test, a 197-run lead over South Africa.
Doomed Sydney plane from experimental kit
Crash investigators are sifting through the wreckage of a kit-built light plane that crashed on Sydney's southern outskirts, killing two men.
Victory ALM woes continue against United
Western United have overcome going down to 10 men to beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 and further sink the boot into their reeling A-League Men rivals.
Bateman joins NRL’s Tigers on 4-year deal
England star John Bateman will return to the NRL in 2023 after agreeing a four-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
Green’s MCG heroics give Aussies control
Young allrounder Cameron Green's first five-wicket haul has helped Australia roll South Africa for just 189 late on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Teenager drowns in Christmas Day tragedy
A teenager has been killed and two other men hospitalised after all three ran into difficulty in rough waters this Christmas.
Comanche toasted, fleet faces rough night
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.
King lauds helpers in Christmas broadcast
King Charles has sympathised with families struggling with the cost of living and praised individuals, charities and faith groups who support those in need.
Kings beat United in historic NBL clash
The Sydney Kings have taken advantage of Chris Goulding's absence to defeat Melbourne United 101-80 in the NBL's historic Christmas Day clash.
Search for plane with two aboard in NT
Northern Territory police are searching for a plane with two people aboard that failed to arrive at Katherine on Saturday.
Tim Tszyu’s world-title fight postponed
Tim Tszyu's undisputed world-title fight with Jermell Charlo has been postponed after his American opponent broke his left hand in two places in training.
Boland retains spot for Boxing Day Test
Scott Boland will play in the Boxing Day Test with fellow Australia quick Josh Hazlewood ruling himself out of the clash with South Africa at the MCG.
Victory desperate to reward loyal ALM fans
Melbourne Victory supporters will be barred from attending the Boxing Day match against Western United as punishment for a violent pitch invasion.
Warner has another crack at CA over appeal
Test opener David Warner has doubled down in his criticism of Cricket Australia and the process around an appealed leadership ban.
Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round
The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72.
Paris gunman targets Kurds, sparks protest
Members of the Kurdish community in Paris have taken to the streets in protest over the shooting deaths of three people at a cultural centre and Kurdish cafe.
Melbourne survive Snakes scare in NBL
Rayjon Tucker has threatened to put the open air clash to bed for Melbourne United, but Cairns almost pulled off a late miracle before going down 84-81.
Roar sink Jets in ALW after Gorry brace
Two goals from Katrina Gorry have helped Brisbane Roar secure a 2-0 A-League Women win over the Newcastle Jets.
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Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook's owner will pay $A1.1 billion in a lawsuit for allowing political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to access data of as many as 87 million users.
Thunder sack BBL import Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Sydney Thunder have terminated the contract of Afghan import Fazalhaq Farooqi following a complaint about his behaviour.
RLPA slam NRL over salary cap increase
The value of the salary cap for NRL clubs has been increased to a record $12.1 million, but the players' union is furious about the announcement.
Boland remains unsure of Boxing Day spot
Twelve months after his Boxing Day Test heroics, Australia paceman Scott Boland is in the dark about whether he will play against South Africa at the MCG.
Sydney 1982 bomb masterminds identified
Bombs detonated close to the Israeli consulate and Hakoah Club in Sydney 40 years ago were planted by the 15 May insurgent group, the state coroner has found.
Vanderjagt staying on as Bullets coach
Struggling Brisbane Bullets have appointed ex-NBL centre Greg Vanderjagt as coach for the remainder of the season after he was thrust into the role last week.
NSW targets 70pct emissions cut by 2035
Climate groups have welcomed the decision by the NSW government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2035 on 2005 levels.
Nationals MP quits to sit as independent
Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee will quit the party to serve as an independent after the junior coalition partner opposed the Indigenous voice to parliament.
Back surgery sidelines Carlton star Walsh
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season after back surgery sidelined the gun midfielder indefinitely.
Meg Lanning returns to captain Australia
Australia's limited-overs series with Pakistan will feature the return to international cricket of captain and all-time great Meg Lanning.
Victory sanctioned after pitch invasion
Melbourne Victory fans cannot attend away games while only members can go to the club's home games under Football Australia's initial pitch invasion sanctions.