Hawks’ former ‘shrugging lairiser’ to reach milestone
Once a polarising youngster, Jack Ginnivan will prepares for his 100th game as he transforms into a key part of Hawthorn's premiership push.
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Pandemic flashbacks as hantavirus group touches down
Scenes heavily reminiscent of the coronavirus pandemic have played out as passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship touched down in Australia.
Carlton interim makes call on Blues full-time role
Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit.
Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027
The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.
‘Anyone’s tournament’: closest start in golf history
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Australian Min Woo Lee are among a record seven players tied for the lead after the first round of the PGA Championship.
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Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act
Singer Delta Goodrem has led Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance.
‘I just feel happy’: Sam Kerr to end Chelsea career
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced.
UK’s Starmer faces battle for survival as rivals circle
Disastrous results for Labour in local elections have plunged Britain into a new crisis, as calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign grow.
Port premiership coach joins Hawthorn’s AFLW program
Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.
UK minister quits and calls for contest to oust Starmer
A British senior minister has resigned from cabinet, paving the way for a leadership challenge and plunging Keir Starmer's prime ministership into crisis.
Redemption, history within reach for Phoenix coach
After serving a one-year suspension, Bev Priestman is on the verge of leading Wellington Phoenix to a historic A-League Women's championship.
Alleged killer cop’s mum denied bail on tampering claim
The mother of an accused double murderer has lost her bid for bail after she was charged with attempting to interfere with a witness in her son's trial.
‘It’s uncomfortable’: Port boss on Suns’ Darwin boost
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is bracing for lots of mistakes when his players try and end Gold Coast's nine-game winning streak in Darwin.
Dragons sign out-of-favour Warriors half Luke Metcalf
Warriors playmaker Luke Metcalf has signed a three-year deal to join NRL strugglers St George Illawarra from the 2027 season.
Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.
Family, Indigenous legacy drives new Swans recruit
Sydney forward Malcolm Rosas Jnr has paid tribute to his grandmother and Indigenous leader Eileen Cummings ahead of his first Marn Grook clash for the Swans.
Clarkson speaks on ‘disturbing’ effect of coach axings
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".
Whitcomb makes WNBL comeback, Capitals sign Olympian
The Perth Lynx have secured the prized signature of Sami Whitcomb after losing one of their own stars to the UC Capitals.
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Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump
China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.
‘Scary’: Dragons winger felt like legs stopped working
St George Illawarra's Mat Feagai has described how he could not move his legs after suffering a scary back injury against Newcastle.
Tax, migration and NDIS in coalition’s economic sights
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a raft of economic policies aimed at winning back voter support and countering the rise of One Nation.
Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes ‘Down Down’
The consumer watchdog will be seeking a "significant penalty" to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.
In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win
The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.
Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map
Penrith have revealed their stance in negotiations with Nathan Cleary, who enters the final 12 months of his NRL deal with the club on November 1.
Raiders’ in-form player out for up to six weeks
Simi Sasagi's shoulder injury will keep the in-form NRL star on the sidelines for between four and six weeks.
Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement
Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.
Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role
Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.
Cleary plots next coaching goal after Penrith exit plan
Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary has lifted the lid on his decision to walk away from Penrith at the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Thousands face tests over dentist HIV, hepatitis risks
A retired dentist who treated thousands of patients over decades may have exposed them to serious bloodborne viruses such as HIV through poor infection control.
Hanson refuses to condemn volunteer’s extremist posts
The social media history of a prominent One Nation volunteer has been called into question as the party's victor from Farrer arrives in Canberra.
Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee ‘scare’
Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.