Flyers square WNBL semi-final series after dousing Fire
Humiliated in Game 1, the Southside Flyers engineered a 48-point turnaround to trounce hot-favourites Townsville Fire by 20 in Game 2 to force a decider.
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Ukraine talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling
Ukraine-Russia negotiations have ground to a halt in Geneva, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of trying to drag out talks to end the war.
SA set to swoop as Victoria loses MotoGP
South Australia is set to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after Victoria's government failed to lock in a deal to keep the race at Phillip Island.
‘ISIS bride’ member barred from return to Australia
One of the 34 partners and children of ISIS fighters in Syria has been barred from returning to Australia for up to two years.
White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant
A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime.
Arch-rivals’ bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs
Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.
Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up
The Socceroos' World Cup preparations will kick into overdrive with a friendly against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles.
Fowler firms but luckless Matilda faces Asian Cup exile
Joe Montemurro has finalised his Women's Asian Cup squad with one Matilda's luckless run set to continue.
Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv
US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have wrapped in Geneva, amid low hopes of a major breakthrough, with land remaining the major sticking point.
Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates
Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.
‘Mind-blowing’: Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash
Some cricket greats say there are many 'please explains' for Australia's selectors about the nation's crash at the T20 World Cup.
Aerials ace Scott backed to star as snow disrupts Games
Milan-Cortina organisers are scrambling to rework the Olympic schedule, with heavy snow in Livigno forcing the postponement of a number of events.
Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win
The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson, a US civil rights leader who became close with Martin Luther King Jr and who twice ran for president, has died at age 84.
Supercars final still hurts for Feeney as rivalry brews
Supercars champion Chaz Mostert is predicting a brewing rivalry to take centre stage, with last year's heartache still lingering for grand finalist Broc Feeney.
Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked
The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.
‘Go time’: Riewoldt wants injured Saints to step up
Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt is looking to two injured-plagued players to have productive seasons as the Saints aim to start moving up the ladder.
Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup
Lewis Miller's World Cup dream is over after undergoing surgery, while fellow Socceroo Riley McGree scored again but Boro lost to Championship rivals Coventry.
‘Frustrated’ bobsled Bree falls short of Olympic medal
Bree Walker will leave the Milan-Cortina Olympics bitterly disappointed after missing out on the monobob medals, despite the Australian being ranked world No.2.
The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95.
Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.
‘Goliath won’: Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit
The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.
Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit
Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.
Australia says IS fighters’ families not welcome back
The Australian government says it will not repatriate 34 nationals released by Syrian Kurdish forces from a camp holding families of suspected IS militants.
Burton learns Vegas fate as Dogs hold hope for Thompson
Matt Burton has undergone scans on his sore hamstring after Canterbury's trial win over Newcastle, while the club is confident Leo Thompson's calf is fine.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
Min Woo Lee’s rankings reward for Pebble Beach heroics
Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has finished joint runner-up behind American Collin Morikawa at the PGA Tour's Signature AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am event.
Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup
After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group.
‘Third time lucky’: Demon roars to Rotterdam title
Inspired Alex de Minaur has delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, lifting the Rotterdam Open title by beating red-hot Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Aussie medal party continues with Graham moguls bronze
Matt Graham has won bronze in the dual moguls event, with the veteran freestyle skier bagging his second Olympic medal, eight years after his first.