No risk to ‘warrior’ Robson’s debut: Roosters
State of Origin hooker Reece Robson is making his Sydney Roosters debut much earlier than originally expected.
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Dragons rising star cleared of major neck injury
Scans have cleared a rising St George Illawarra player of a major neck injury after he was rushed to hospital following a training incident in Wollongong.
Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans
Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.
‘Over-prepared’: PM’s pledge on growing fuel crisis
Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.
Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle
A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.
‘Something’s coming:’ worst cyclone in a century looms
A remote community is bracing for the biggest cyclone to hit the region in more than a century, seven years after a category four storm devastated the town.
Iran hits back at Gulf refineries after Israeli strike
The latest escalation in the Iran war heightens the disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for US President Donald Trump.
We before me: Dogs coach says ball is in Xerri’s court
Cameron Ciraldo says he did not like Bronson Xerri's reaction to being dropped from first grade, and it's on the centre now to get his second response right.
‘False sense of security’: Hawthorn coach warns players
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.
Hipkins ex’s allegations threaten NZ Labour’s campaign
New Zealand Labour has been rocked by allegations made by leader Chris Hipkins' ex-wife, prompting a debate around whether MPs are entitled to a private life.
‘Ticks all the boxes’: why Irvine should be an Immortal
A rugby league great is urging the sport's officials to reconsider try-scoring legend Ken Irvine's case to become the game's 15th Immortal.
Biggest cyclone ‘in living memory’ set to impact coast
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.
Iran attacks Israel as war expands with Beirut battered
Iran has lashed out after the killing of one of its top leaders in an air strike, with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel.
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Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war
Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.
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Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on
Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.
Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final
Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.
Cotton clinic sends 36ers into NBL grand final
To chants of 'MVP', Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.
Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
NSW and WA draw in tense farewell for Shield coaches
NSW and Western Australia have played out an enthralling draw in the final match of the Sheffield Shield's regular season at Cricket Central.
Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline
Canterbury have officially axed Bronson Xerri for their road trip to Canberra, while new Sydney Rooster Reece Robson has been named to return early from injury.
Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland
Queensland's batters continued their poor form to be bundled out for 221 to give a Beau Webster-inspired Tasmania an emphatic win in the Sheffield Shield.
‘I killed the person I love’: life for champagne murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his lawyer girlfriend with a champagne bottle in a hotel room because she wanted to split up.
Tigers’ May out until round eight with shoulder injury
Wests Tigers' superb start to the season has been soured by news Taylan May's shoulder injury will keep him out until round eight.
Hunt shines in draw as Victoria and SA look to final
Henry Hunt was man of the match for South Australia in the draw against Victoria, the sides now set to face off next week again in the Sheffield Shield final.
‘It’s good’: Starling unfazed by six-again changes
Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.
Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees’ hot start
Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
Family matters: the man behind Casey McLean’s NRL rise
Penrith centre Casey McLean says it's thanks to older brother Jesse that he's been able to progress so quickly in his NRL career.
Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital
Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of targeting a Kabul rehabilitation hospital with airstrikes, killing more than 400 people.
Cuba’s electric grid collapses, millions without power
Around 10 million people in Cuba have been left without power after the national grid collapsed amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Kuhnemann’s first Shield half-century stuns former side
Spinner Matt Kuhnemann defied Queensland for 201 deliveries to score 56 and put Tasmania in charge of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.
SA’s McSweeney shines with ball in Shield final preview
South Australia captain Nathan McSweeeney took three wickets and three catches to restrict Victoria to 308, a three-run first-innings lead, before rain came.