Stars consigned to WBBL wooden spoon after wash out
The Melbourne Stars have slipped to their first WBBL wooden spoon in five years after their last-round match against fellow strugglers Adelaide was washed out.
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Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms
The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.
Aussies staring at embarrassing loss after Kohli ton
Australia are facing one of their heaviest home defeats after India declared with a 533-run lead and reduced the home side to 3-12 in the first Test in Perth.
Lowry injury caps horror weekend for Matildas hopefuls
Sydney FC's Hana Lowry has become the latest player to suffer an injury only days after being called up to the Matildas for the first time.
Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies
Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.
Wallabies’ slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield
The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.
Humbled Australia need to defy history to win series
Down and almost out after a nightmare two-and-a-half days, Australia will need to quickly regroup if they want to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff wins AFLW best and fairest
Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff has won the AFLW best and fairest award after finishing three votes ahead of North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell.
Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come
St George Illawarra have signed Lachlan Ilias from South Sydney on a two-year deal, leaving him to partner Kyle Flanagan in the halves in 2025.
Aged care revamp to shake up Australians’ golden years
Older Australians will be able to live at home for longer and receive better protections in aged care after a sector overhaul passed parliament.
India crush dismal Australia in Perth Test statement
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell’s remains
A residential cleaner who allegedly transported the remains of Isla Bell in a fridge and helped conceal her death from police has been granted bail.
Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support
Labor has had a breakthrough on its stalled housing agenda after securing Greens support for a federal shared-equity scheme and build-to-rent policies.
Aussie cycling defector Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson won't face a two-year ban after leaving for Great Britain, with AusCycling saying it's not legally enforceable.
Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah
Lebanese sources say a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is near and expected to be announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Wallabies’ relief as Suaalii cleared of fractured arm
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after a more positive update on the arm injury he suffered in the Wallabies' defeat to Scotland.
US judge dismisses federal Trump 2020 election case
The latest legal move represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Donald Trump in two separate cases.
John Longmire set to step down as Sydney Swans coach
Senior coach John Longmire is quitting AFL club Sydney after 14 seasons at the helm.
John Longmire unsure whether he will coach again
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.
Aussies stick with same squad after Perth Test smashing
Australia are standing firm in the wake of a series-opening smashing by India in Perth, sticking with the same squad for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Landmark plan to address ‘systemic, structural’ racism
Australians are being challenged to confront systemic racism and the enduring impacts of colonisation in a landmark report from the Human Rights Commission.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours
A ceasefire accord has cleared the way for an end to a conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border that was ignited by the larger Gaza war in 2023.
Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns
A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.
Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm
Energy rebates have lowered Australia's headline inflation rate, but the Reserve Bank remains focused on underlying price pressures.
Defector Richardson laughs off AusCycling life ban
Matthew Richardson says AusCycling's lifetime ban on him is like firing someone who has already left but hopes they will understand his defection to GB in time.
More tears and tributes for Hughes on sad anniversary
The family of Phillip Hughes issued a touching tribute to the popular cricketer before an emotional ceremony at the SCG on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Fatima Payman decries racism, eligibility bid shot down
Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has faced down an attempt by Pauline Hanson to have questions raised about her eligibility to sit in the senate.
‘Don’t blame you for hating me’: speeding driver jailed
A speeding driver who killed two people in a collision while on his way to a casino says he doesn't blame the families of the victims for hating him.
Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad
Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.
Cop who tasered 95yo in ‘terrible tragedy’ faces jail
A serving police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman is facing jail after being found guilty of manslaughter but will keep his job for now.
‘Line in the sand’: Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament
Lidia Thorpe has been suspended from parliament after the senator she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson, in a move described a "line in the sand".