Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit
Two men charged over the planned underworld shooting of Gavin Preston are facing lengthy jail terms after a jury found them guilty.
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Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray
AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.
Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal
The US Court of International Trade has ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald
A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize.
First ‘ISIS bride’ fails in court bid for freedom
One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.
Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller
Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.
Speechless: Butler details her ‘crazy’ Origin call-up
Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.
Latrell Mitchell sidelined with lower-back injury
In-form centre Latrell Mitchell will miss up to two weeks with a back injury, his NRL side South Sydney have confirmed.
They’re telling us that: LIV to continue, says premier
South Australia's premier has been told LIV Golf will continue in Adelaide as the city strikes a deal to host the men's Australian Open.
Khan-Pereira full of smiles again after leaving Titans
Alofiana Khan-Pereira is in a happy place again and enjoying his time at the Warriors after ending his miserable stint with the Gold Coast Titans.
Ryan upbeat about future as Jayco AlUla head to Giro
Perth's Ben O'Connor will lead the Australian-based Jayco AlUla team at the Giro d'Italia, amid some uncertainty about their future beyond 2027.
Gas tax hopes flicker as reservation scheme revealed
Big gas companies will need to inject more LNG into the Australian market under a plan aimed at bringing down prices and shoring up supply.
Brisbane Lions’ frosty response to whiteboard leak
Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay
Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
How Panthers can prevent Raiders from making history
Since they rose to premiership domination in 2020 no team have scored three consecutive wins over Penrith, but Canberra could become the first in round 10.
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Fuel bonus as WA posts eighth straight budget surplus
More than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief will be shared in Western Australia as the state capitalises on an iron ore uplift to bank another budget surplus.
Slavery and terror group charges for ‘ISIS brides’
There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.
Tszyu good: Nikita preserves family’s crazy legacy
Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu has preserved his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Spaniard Oscar Diaz in their super-welterweight showdown.
Beveridge says illicit drugs policy ‘compromises’ care
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.
Eels sign much-needed injury reinforcement
Parramatta have struggled with injuries all season but the arrival of North Queensland forward Harrison Edwards bodes well for the depleted NRL club.
‘Like an obligation’: Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal
The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.
Swim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume
One of Australia's biggest stars in Glasgow has achieved nearly everything possible in his sport - except win an individual Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Penrith’s fittest man is playing for his future
Ivan Cleary has described Freddy Lussick as one of the fittest players he's seen in 20 years as an NRL head coach.
Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds
The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.
Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author
Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.
Raiders ace reveals connection inspiring his NRL form
Canberra Raiders halfback Ethan Sanders has admitted he only has to think about the moments of last year when he's looking for inspiration to shine.
Storm troops inspired by Bellamy’s health battle
Acknowledging his coach would hate the attention on him, Jahrome Hughes says the Storm are inspired by Craig Bellamy amid his health fight.
Moloney and Vixens hitting new Super Netball highs
Set to clock her 200th Super Netball game, Melbourne Vixens skipper Kate Moloney has proven durable during her long career, only missing one match.
NSW’s Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes
Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.
Dolphins equally desperate as Canterbury for win: Woolf
Canterbury's NRL season is already under pressure but Dolphins boss Kristian Woolf insists his side is also desperate for a win in round 10.