Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split
The leader of the Nationals is proud of his party's short-lived decision to walk away from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.
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Ban to stretch Cronulla’s backline even further
Cronulla are set to be without Ronaldo Mulitalo for at least one game, while last-placed Penrith's impotent premiership defence has suffered a fresh blow.
‘Coughing blood’: Rooster details harrowing lung injury
Highly-touted Sydney Roosters rookie De La Salle Va'a has revealed how a tackle in a pre-season game led to him coughing up blood and undergoing lung surgery.
Galvin makes his move as Bulldogs target premiership
Phil Gould is delighted Lachlan Galvin has made a call on his future, a move that is likely to wrap up the NRL's biggest contract saga of 2025.
Alex Pearce learns his fate after heavy collision
Fremantle are set to weigh up their options after skipper Alex Pearce was handed a three-match ban for the collision that concussed Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones.
‘Special talent’ stars as Demons revival continues
A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.
Hardwick bristles at Lyon jibe as Suns hold off Saints
Rival coaches Damien Hardwick and Ross Lyon traded barbs as Gold Coast resisted St Kilda's second-half challenge to reach a club-best 8-2 start to the season.
Thunderbirds roll away with a Super impressive victory
Defending champions Adelaide Thunderbirds are up to third on the Super Netball ladder after Latanya Wilson starred in a 66-59 victory over Melbourne Mavericks.
Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza
More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.
Knives out for machete sale ban after shopper terror
An Australian-first ban on retailers selling machetes will be rushed out the door after a gang brawl sent thousands of shoppers fleeing for their lives.
Trump extends deadline to reach EU trade deal
Donald Trump has agreed to delay implementing a 50 per cent tariff on goods from the European Union until July 9 to allow time for negotiations with the bloc.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
Moses parks ego as Blues’ injury cloud darkens
Stephen Crichton has added to the Blues' injury concerns while Mitchell Moses is adamant he can co-exist with Nathan Cleary in the halves.
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Joseph Tapine has avoided an NRL ban after being placed on report twice in Canberra's win over the Warriors, as Tom Starling was suspended for a high shot.
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS star Stephen Coniglio admits he is still unsure when he'll return to AFL action as he continues to manage a nerve issue preventing him from running.
Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list
Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.
Ailing hospital operator vows wards will stay open
Tens of thousands of Australian hospital workers are being assured their jobs are safe as a lifeline from banks props up a major private health operator.
European champions boost Matildas for Argentina clashes
Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a huge lift out of Arsenal stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross for the Argentina series.
Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury
Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans’ AFL woes
After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge.
Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick
Ajla Tomljanovic has ended young comet Maya Joint's dream run as she reached the second round of the French Open along with Daria Kasatkina and Alexei Popyrin.
Tyrrell foster mum spared intimidation conviction
A court has declined to clear William Tyrrell's foster mother of intimidating another child but has allowed her to walk without conviction.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash
Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.
Blues’ Hollands takes leave again as De Koning returns
Carlton's Elijah Hollands has taken personal leave for the second time this season while teammate Tom De Koning headlines the inclusions in round 11.
NBL legend Bryce Cotton set for bombshell Sixers move
Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton, one of the NBL's greatest-ever players, appears set to join the Adelaide 36ers in the biggest move of the off-season.
US House passes Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill
House Republicans have stayed up all night to pass US President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful", multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Dolphins rise in the wet to rip through depleted Dogs
NRL ladder-leaders Canterbury have been brought down to earth with a bang after being on the wrong end of a 44-8 loss to the Dolphins.
Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs’ challenge in classic
Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.
De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open
Alex de Minaur has been handed a minefield of a draw at the French Open as he seeks to go even further than his breakthrough to the quarter-finals in 2024.