Kiribati withdrawal rocks Pacific forum
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to head to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, Kiribati has withdrawn from the regional body.
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Blues a top-four hope after downing Eagles
Carlton have shot to equal fourth on the ladder after producing a stunning final-quarter blitz in a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
History against Aussies as hosts dominate
Australia have their backs to the wall in the second Test against Sri Lanka, already trailing by 67 runs with the hosts 6-431 in their first innings at Galle.
Rybakina savours historic Wimbledon win
Elena Rybakina has etched her name in tennis history as the first Kazakh to win Wimbledon with a three-set defeat of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon
Elena Rybakina has etched her name in tennis history as the first Kazakh to win Wimbledon with a three-set defeat of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.
Protesters set fire to Sri Lanka PM office
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office has released a statement saying he is willing to step down to make way for an all-party government.
NSW govt loses case against rail union
The NSW government has lost its bid to halt industrial action on the state's train networks after a ruling by the industrial umpire.
Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win
While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.
Klemmer escapes suspension after send-off
David Klemmer was sent from the field against South Sydney but the Newcastle prop won't face time on the sidelines.
Kyrgios slams Australian tennis greats
Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has slammed Australian tennis greats for treating him like an outcast, saying they have a 'sick obsession' to tear him down.
Fast-starting Sydney thump Bulldogs in AFL
Sydney cruised to a 53-point AFL victory over a lacklustre Western Bulldogs but the win could come at a cost due to injury and report.
Labuschagne, Smith finally star together
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith scored centuries together for the first time to help Australia take day-one honours in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Souths loss batters Knights’ finals hopes
Led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, South Sydney have put a significant dent in Newcastle's already slim NRL finals hopes.
Warner, Khawaja dismissed in first session
Davd Warner's run of outs has continued but Australia still managed to go to lunch on day one at 2-99 in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Ex-Japanese PM Abe in apparent shooting
Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, has been rushed to hospital after collapsing during a speech, with local media reporting the sound of gunshots.
Wong meets with China’s foreign minister
Penny Wong has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali, in the first talks between Australia and China in three years.
Saints’ Ratten lands two more AFL seasons
Brett Ratten's contract as St Kilda coach has been extended by two years, ending speculation about his future ahead of a massive clash against Fremantle.
Warriors land Webster as new coach
Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
Storm’s Smith in strife for NRL ref rant
Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after allegedly questioning the integrity of referee Adam Gee.
Voting rights, citizenship in Aus-NZ reset
New Zealanders living in Australia could soon be allowed to vote as part of an agreement discussed by prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern.
Jabeur and Rybakina make Wimbledon final
Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina will contest the Wimbledon women's final after winning contrasting semi-finals on centre court.
Ramien hat-trick as Sharks sting Storm
Jesse Ramien scored a hat-trick as Cronulla claimed a 28-6 NRL win over Melbourne at Shark Park on Thursday night.
High-level China-Aust meeting confirmed
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali.
Cats make AFL statement in win over Demons
Geelong have drawn level on 12 wins with Melbourne at the top of the AFL ladder after their 28-point win over the Demons on Thursday night.
Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite
Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.
Australia consider Maxwell for second Test
Glenn Maxwell is a chance to earn a red-ball recall as Australia consider bringing him in for Mitchell Starc in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Ex-Queensland journo jailed ahead of death crash sentence
A former Channel 7 journalist who admitted killing his friend in a crash after a daytime drinking session, has been taken into custody to await his sentence.
Sri Lanka team’s COVID chaos on Test eve
Sri Lanka's plans for the second Test against Australia are in disarray after three players were ruled out with COVID-19 amid fears the outbreak will grow.
‘Broken’ system puts Vic residents at risk
The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them.
Trade surplus hits record $16 billion
Payroll jobs rose have risen, while booming coal and natural gas exports drove an increase in the trade surplus in May.
15m bees dead in NSW as varroa spreads
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.