Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald
A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize.
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Narrow block: court rules Trump global tariffs illegal
The US Court of International Trade has ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray
AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.
Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit
Two men charged over the planned underworld shooting of Gavin Preston are facing lengthy jail terms after a jury found them guilty.
Checkmate: Bishop quits top job at prestigious uni
A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop.
Rabbitohs have ‘no doubt’ on Mitchell’s Origin hopes
Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.
Lucas Herbert surprises himself in surging to LIV lead
Australia's Lucas Herbert has had a round for the ages to lead LIV Golf's tournament in Virginia and give himself a chance of making the field for the US Open.
Dragons No.9 on the move after 2026
St George Illawarra have confirmed co-captain and former State of Origin player Damien Cook will leave at the end of the 2026 NRL season.
Bourne flies in to fan fresh Flames for WNBL campaign
Isabelle Bourne has continued the mass influx of stars into the Sydney Flames, while coach Kennedy Kereama has re-signed with the Bendigo Spirit.
Tedesco shines again as Roosters make it six straight
Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco and centre Rob Toia have both bagged try-scoring doubles to sink Gold Coast 28-12.
Thunderbirds smash Firebirds and soar into top spot
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have powered their way to the top of the Super Netball ladder on percentage with a 65-45 demolition of West Coast Fever in Perth.
One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll
Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.
Trump hopes for extension to Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, and President Donald Trump would like to see "a big extension".
Aussie Lenihan to take charge at Huddersfield Giants
Australian Jim Lenihan has been appointed head coach of Huddersfield in the Super League following the sacking of Luke Robinson.
‘Private to me’: Storm’s Bellamy keeps focus on footy
Craig Bellamy says details of his medical condition will remain private, the veteran coach preferring to talk about Melbourne's clash with Wests Tigers instead.
Why NRL rules allowed for Eels’ three-point winner
Parramatta's rare three-point golden-point victory over North Queensland confused players and fans. But the NRL say the correct rules were followed.
Herbert edges closer to LIV Golf win, US Open spot
Australia's Lucas Herbert is the runaway leader of LIV Golf Virginia after shooting a nine-under 63 in the second round at Trump National in Potomac Falls.
Marzhew bags five as Dragons cop 13th-straight loss
St George Illawarra's winless run has stretched to 13 games following a big loss to Newcastle at Wollongong's WIN Stadium.
City sink rivals Victory, secure ALW grand final spot
Melbourne City have booked the first spot in the ALW grand final with a fine goal from teenager Shelby McMahon settling the second leg against the Victory.
Gritty Giants heap more misery on battling Bombers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.
Swifts back in finals hunt with big win over Lightning
The NSW Swifts have produced a 36-23 second half to romp their way to a 14-goal Super Netball win over Sunshine Coast in Sydney.
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks
Alex Johnston scored a hat-trick as South Sydney - shorn of superstar centre Latrell Mitchell - claimed a 36-12 win over Cronulla.
Sea Eagles win soured by prop’s ‘devastating’ injury
Manly prop Siua Taukeiaho has broken his leg in two spots, souring the resurgent Sea Eagles' convincing 32-4 win over Brisbane.
Lonergan leads from front as Brumbies blunt Force
The ACT Brumbies have snapped a three-game losing streak in tense fashion, beating the Western Force and denting their opponents' finals hopes.
Suns shine after slow start as Saints lose two stars
St Kilda could not maintain their hot start in the Darwin humidity and Gold Coast won by 29 points, with Ben King kicking four goals.
Geelong spoil Pendlebury’s record-equalling night
As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.
Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss
A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.
Luckless Aussie star Vine hospitalised after Giro crash
Australian cycling star Jay Vine has had to abandon Giro d'Italia and was taken to hospital after suffering a crash in the wet on the second stage in Bulgaria.
Australians last to leave virus-stricken cruise ship
Passengers on the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are preparing to be screened before disembarking near a port in the the Canary Islands.
‘Sick of it’: furious coach tells Sharks to ‘harden up’
Craig Fitzgibbon's fury at Cronulla's spluttering NRL season came to the fore as the Sharks coach put his players on notice.
Budget builds up to shift for ‘broken’ housing market
An extra $2 billion will be pledged in the budget to build sewerage and roads for new homes as the treasurer frames housing policy as a remedy to populism.