Taipans edge United, continue NBL away run
Cairns Taipans have fought back from 14 points down to seal a thrilling comeback win over Melbourne United and move second on the NBL ladder.
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Phoenix hammer NBL Breakers on the road
A powerful display away from home has taken South East Melbourne to a 22-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL.
Greens’ Thorpe quits role over bikie boss
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has resigned as the party's deputy in the Senate for failing to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss.
Simmons’ foul start to NBA life at Nets
Ben Simmons was bullied by Zion Williamson in the Australian's NBA debut for Brooklyn which ended in an early shower and a heavy Nets loss.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.
Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls
Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
Jobless rate stays at 3.5 per cent
Hiring new workers has barely got any easier with the national unemployment rate remaining stable at 3.5 per cent in September.
Vic plan to revive public energy ownership
Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035, and state ownership of power assets will be revived if Labor is re-elected next month.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Green replaces injured Inglis in WC squad
Australia have called up powerful allrounder Cameron Green to replace luckless back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.
Ukrainian forces push toward Kherson
Ukraine's government has placed restrictions on electricity usage following a barrage of Russian attacks on power plants just before winter sets in.
‘Dog act’ Medibank hack details revealed
The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.
‘Hit and miss’ storms to dump rain on NSW
Widespread thunderstorms are predicted for NSW into the weekend, bringing renewed swelling of flooding rivers and yet more rain to the sodden state.
Australian virus response ‘was over-reach’
Australia has been warned against the perils of over-reach when dealing with future health crises, following a critical review of the response to COVID-19.
Qld RL player Hampson found dead in Spain
Redcliffe Queensland Cup player Liam Hampson has been found dead in Barcelona while on holiday with a group of friends from the NRL.
UK PM Truss faces clamour to quit
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict
A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Ex-NRL player jailed for cocaine supply
Former Brisbane Broncos forward Jamil Hopoate has been jailed again, this time over attempted drug running to cover his gambling addiction.
Truss clings to power as chaos escalates
Many Conservatives say British Prime Minister Liz Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is "a fighter and not a quitter."
UK PM Truss tries to reassert authority
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to shore up support from within her party after she was forced to scrap her vast tax-cutting plan.
Body found in floodwaters as rain hits NSW
More dangerous thunderstorms are threatening to bring renewed flood risks across NSW, as police confirm a man's body has been found in floodwaters.
Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have received their worst-possible WBBL injury news, with Indian superstar Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Jewell posts ton as Tasmania beat SA
Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.
Escapee shot within 11 seconds, trial told
The shooting death of an escaping inmate by a prison officer outside a northern NSW hospital was murder, a jury has been told.
St Kilda set to confirm Lyon AFL reunion
St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.
New home building activity drying up
Builders still have a record amount of work on their plates but new activity is easing back, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.
Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup
The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Chameera injury mars crucial Sri Lanka win
UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan took a hat-trick in an eventful T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka, whose pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera hobbled off the ground.