Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW
Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.
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Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba
Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough
Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.
Why Ian Thorpe has signed up for Sydney-Hobart race
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe will make his Sydney to Hobart debut in 2025, sailing aboard one of the fleet's most impressive supermaxi yachts.
Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts
Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.
Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question
Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.
Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach
Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.
Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters
After Daly Cherry-Evans confirmed his move to the Sydney Roosters, another high-profile Manly ace is following suit.
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test
The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.
More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe
Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.
Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead
Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.
Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick
Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.
Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride
After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.
Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul
Only two years after taking up track racing, Korey Boddington is the second paracyclist to win the Oppy Medal as Australian cyclist of the year.
Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup
In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win
The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.
Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.
England cricket great Robin Smith dies in Perth aged 62
Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have led the tributes to cricket great Robin Smith, who has died in Perth.
Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren’t of hostage
The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.
I can’t be DCE: Fogarty ready to be own man at Manly
New Manly No.7 Jamal Fogarty says he is unfazed by the fact he'll constantly be compared to Daly Cherry-Evans, conceding he is not as talented as the old half.
Golf the only sport on former Storm star’s horizon
Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.
Deep-sea search for MH370 to resume on December 30
The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished more than a decade ago.
‘Looks pretty good’: Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return
Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.
‘Injury-riddled’ Worpel happy to be home in Geelong
New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.
Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year
Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.
Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after ‘off day’
Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.
Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss
Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist.
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
‘A huge difference’: Kerr plots Matildas cup glory
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.
Australian economy builds as investment roars back
Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape.