Smith confirmed for first Test v Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will beat a quad injury to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka while Mitchell Starc still needs to prove his fitness.
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NASA rocket to launch from Arnhem Land
A NASA rocket will launch from the NT on Sunday night, the agency's first in Australia in 27 years and the first from a commercial spaceport outside the US.
O’Callaghan wins sixth medal in Budapest
Mollie O'Callaghan has won her sixth medal of the world swimming championships in Budapest but there was to be no golden finale for Australia.
PNG defeat Fiji in physical Pacific Test
Papua New Guinea have defeated Fiji 24-14, ensuring captain David Mead ended his Kumuls' career on a high note at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Ciraldo turns down Tigers’ coaching offer
Cameron Ciraldo has informed Wests Tigers he does not wish to be considered for the head coaching position that will become vacant from next year.
Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test
Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
Voss hails Carlton’s ‘signature’ AFL win
Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
Paenga-Amosa in French rugby title triumph
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has come off the bench to help Montpellier win the Top 14 title as they outplayed Castres to win the final 29-10.
Russia launches strike on chemical plant
Russia has launched artillery strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, hitting the Azot chemical plant where civilians are trapped.
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
McKeown, mixed world record fires Aussies
Kaylee McKeown has struck world championship 200m backstroke gold while Australia's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team broke the world record in their triumph.
Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
US top court overturns Roe v Wade ruling
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's right to an abortion, allowing individual US states to ban abortion.
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
Australians face Wimbledon ‘Ashes’ test
Three Australians, including title hope Nick Kyrgios, have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon.
Nazi speech to send ‘powerful’ message
A principal says he gave a speech to school assembly that included racial slurs and his family's Nazi connections to discuss the Christchurch terror attacks.
De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies
Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.
Daniels heads to Pelicans in NBA draft
Australian Dyson Daniels says he can help power New Orleans' NBA Finals charge after being taken at pick No.8 in the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates
Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.
Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus
Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.
Energy market suspension fully lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has lifted the suspension of the national energy market after more than a week.
Afghanistan ends hunt for quake survivors
Afghan authorities have called off the search for survivors of an earthquake that killed over 1000 people.
Six Australians qualify for Wimbledon
Australians Jason Kubler, Max Purcell, Jaimee Fourlis, Astra Sharma, Maddison Inglis and Zoe Hives have successfully qualified for Wimbledon.
O’Callaghan, Stubblety-Cook strike gold
100m freestyler Mollie O'Callaghan and 200m breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook have struck gold for Australia at the world swimming championships in Budapest.
NY gun curbs unconstitutional: US court
The US Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional New York's limits on carrying concealed handguns in public - a win for gun rights advocates.
Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
Travis Head joins Australia’s injured list
Key batter Travis Head has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is in some doubt for Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.