‘Circle of life’: major reshuffle as senior MPs quit
Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.
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‘Long overdue’: FIFA writes to Albo over football home
As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters
The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
‘I want more’: McIlroy joins legends with Masters win
Rory McIlroy isn't finished yet after joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters jackets.
Sinner rules again as Alcaraz goes bust in Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner has regained his place as the world's No.1, wresting the crown from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his great rival in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
Real deal: Tigers strike to stay in NRL’s top two
The Wests Tigers' improvement has been summed up by Benji Marshall labelling the end of the 42-22 win over Newcastle as "unacceptable", despite the scoreline.
Eels deserved boos, says Ryles as Titans post 50
Gold Coast have surpassed the 50-point mark for just the second time in their history to hammer Parramatta 52-10.
Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay
The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.
NSW forward sidelined as race begins for Origin I
Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.
Better than Bolt: Gout runs sub-20 in national 200m win
Teenage phenom Gout Gout has become the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier over 200m with a time that would have beaten Usain Bolt at the same age.
Day dream believer eyes famous Aussie Masters triumph
Australian former world No.1 Jason Day craves to be in the mix down the stretch after storming back into contention for Masters glory at Augusta National.
Flawy Rory sets the stage for epic Masters climax
An unexpected slip-up from defending champion Rory McIlroy has left his challengers with renewed hope entering the Masters final round at Augusta National.
No rough Justis in UK this time as Huni storms back
Australian heavyweight star Justis Huni has resurrected his career with a hard-fought win over former British champ Frazer Clarke in London.
We have his back: Raiders get behind out-of-form Tamale
Raiders winger Savelio Tamale suffered a case of the fumbles against the Rabbitohs, but coach Ricky Stuart is telling the rising star to believe in himself.
Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal
Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.
Western Bulldogs ace hurt in loss to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 42 points, with a star Dog hurt in the Gather Round defeat.
Warriors rock Storm to serve up fourth straight loss
A shabby Melbourne have suffered their fourth successive loss, bullied by the Warriors who banked their first win at AAMI Park since 2014.
Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama
The Sydney Roosters rallied from 16-0 down to beat Cronulla 34-22, in a game where the NRL's disruptor rule caused more confusion.
Coach in awe as Heeney steers Swans to win over Suns
Sydney have beaten Gold Coast by 32 points, with Isaac Heeney turning in a star performance, to go top of the AFL ladder.
Lions, Kangaroos hit the road again in Gather Round
After four Gather Rounds at three different venues, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan would love his team to have a game at Adelaide Oval.
‘A week’s a long time in footy’: perplexed Demons coach
Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.
Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller
Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.
Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller
South Sydney star Alex Johnston almost helped his side snatch a famous victory, but he couldn't hold on to a high ball with just seconds left on the clock.
‘Needed to happen’: Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win
North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.
Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1
St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson will happily move positions if Scott Drinkwater arrives as fullback, backing his club's pursuit of the No.1.
Picklum falls short in decider, Hawaiian ace rings bell
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan continued her head to head dominance over Molly Picklum as she defeated Australia's surfing world champion in the Bells Beach final.
Rory leaves Day needing a golf miracle at the Masters
Jason Day is clinging to the hope of pulling off a golfing miracle and winning the Masters from eight shots back at the halfway mark.
NASA astronauts back on earth after trip around moon
Artemis II's astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity's first voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.