Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
World No.4 Cameron Smith and emerging star Lucas Herbert have finished as joint leading Australians following strong finishes to the US PGA Championship.
Qualifier Jason Kubler was the unlikely saviour for Australian tennis at the French Open, winning a late-night thriller after four of his compatriots had lost.
Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.
Manchester City have retained the title, and Burnley been relegated on a tense day of goals and high drama in England's Premier League.
Chris O'Connell was left bitterly disappointed about being the first Australian casualty at the French Open following his four-set loss to Aljaz Bedene.
Citing mental health issues, Kyle Chalmers has skipped the naming of Australia's swim team for the world titles and Commonwealth Games.
Collingwood sub Oliver Henry has unleashed a three-goal blitz in the final term to help lift his side to a 36-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Hard-hit by flu, the Adelaide Thunderbirds responded by beating Collingwood Magpies 58-53 in Super Netball.
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals and Jai Newcombe starred in the middle as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Brisbane in an AFL classic in Launceston.
Greater Western Sydney cruised to a 52-point AFL victory over an undermanned West Coast in Mark McVeigh's first match as caretaker coach.
Melbourne City have beaten Adelaide United 2-1 in extra time of the second leg of their A-League Men semi-final and will play Western United in the grand final.
Jhaniele Fowler was all but unstoppable as the West Coast Fever posted the highest score in Super Netball history to consolidate their spot in the top two.
Canberra have won a third straight NRL match, proving far too strong for South Sydney in a 32-12 thashing in Dubbo.
The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 14-year losing streak in Dunedin to beat the Highlanders 32-20 in the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round.
Outgoing home affairs minister Karen Andrews has warned Labor to keep watch after two asylum seeker boats on their way to Australia were turned back.
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus broke rival Katie Ledecky's world record for the 400 metres freestyle at the national championships in Adelaide.
The cross bench in federal parliament is expected to play a significant role in the next government, potentially even holding the balance of power.
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Ford's Cameron Waters has completed a productive weekend at Winton by claiming a second win from the three Supercars races, edging Shane van Gisbergen.
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the US PGA Championship after a nightmare nine-over 79 third round at Southern Hills.
Attending a summit with world leaders will be Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese's first priority, as vote counting continues after the federal election.
Shayna Jack's comeback from a doping ban has ended with selection on Australia's swim team for the world titles and Commonwealth Games.
Scott Morrison will stand aside as Liberal leader to allow his party to rebuild, with a new leader to be chosen at the next party meeting.
Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.
Blues No.10 Beauden Barrett has kicked a field goal after the siren to secure a 21-19 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Early swings against Liberals in key seats have cast doubt on the coalition's ability to hold government as voters abandon senior MPs.
Cody Ramsey laid down a marker to become St George Illawarra's long-term fullback with a stirring display against the Warriors.
The Western Bulldogs have fought past a resolute and injury-hit Gold Coast to prevail by 19 points and even their AFL season ledger at 5-5.
Geelong have withstood a fierce early challenge from Port Adelaide to win by 35 points win at home, but Patrick Dangerfield went off late with a tight calf.
After leaving Perth feeling robbed of a race win, Ford's Cameron Waters has bounced back to claim Saturday's Supercars race at Winton Motor Raceway.