Good signs for PNG, but Australia claim PMs’ XIII win
As Papua New Guinea prepare to be granted a licence to enter the NRL, the Pacific nation's Prime Ministers' XIII showed positive signs in a loss to Australia.
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Melbourne United respond to put 36ers to the sword
Melbourne United have brought the Adelaide 36ers back to earth with a thud thanks Sunday's 106-79 home victory.
Cartwright to the rescue as WA beat Bulls in Perth
Hilton Carwright and Jhye Richardson have starred as Western Australia posted their first win of the One-Day Cup season with victory over Queensland.
Three-way AFL trade will send Houston to Magpies
Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston will go to Collingwood as one of the AFL trade period's many unresolved deals is finally on the verge of being resolved.
Deputy McGrath leads Australia past India into T20 semi
Champions Australia have beaten India by nine runs to reach the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Four soldiers killed in drone strike on Israel base
Israel's military says a drone attack carried out by Hezbollah on an army base in northern Israel has killed four soldiers and severely injured seven others.
Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally
A man was arrested at a security checkpoint near Donald Trump's Coachella rally after he was allegedly found with two guns and a high-capacity magazine.
Brigginshaw slams negative media coverage of Jillaroos
Ali Brigginshaw has delivered an impassioned defence of coach Brad Donald following criticism of his Jillaroos selections for the Pacific Championships.
Singer Kamahl’s charge over ‘foolish’ texts thrown out
Singer Kamahl has been placed under the care of his doctors after a court dismissed allegations the 89-year-old intimidated a woman via text message.
Australia to name new opening batter after Green injury
Cameron Green has opted to undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his back, leaving Australia to find a new top-order batter for the Test series against India.
Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster
Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.
Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby
Star convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he has already recovered from his NRL season with the Sydney Roosters and is ready to play rugby for Australia.
Jarryd Hayne joins Fiji’s Pacific Championships staff
Jarryd Hayne has landed his first rugby league gig since having a sexual assault conviction overturned.
Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader
The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.
No stopping Cliff Richard as pop icon tours Down Under
British pop icon Cliff Richard will tour Australia and New Zealand giving audiences a rare chance to see the octogenarian perform live.
Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston
The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.
Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick
The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.
New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms
A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.
More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Hiku facing Pacific Champs ban over bizarre charge
New Zealand are at risk of copping another blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with Peta Hiku facing a long ban in the English Super League.
Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change
Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.
Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To’o ahead of debut
Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.
Ex-Liberal leader quits parliament after drugs charges
After weeks of being embroiled in an evolving drugs scandal, former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has officially quit politics.
Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.
Broncos winger Corey Oates retires from the NRL
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has retired from the NRL after 216 first-grade games for the Broncos.
Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge
A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.
NRLW star Olivia Kernick opens up on Jillaroos snub
Sydney Roosters second-rower Olivia Kernick has opened up about her shock omission from the Australian squad for the Pacific Championships.
‘People do feel sorry for you’: O’Keefe to enter rehab
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.