Jessica Hull hangs tough to claim 1500m bronze in Tokyo
Jessica Hull has claimed bronze in a dramatic 1500m final at the world championships won by Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon.
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US judge dismisses terrorism charges against Mangione
A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
‘Too early’ to say if NRLW is too lop-sided: CEO
Andrew Abdo claims it's too early to say the NRLW has become too lop-sided as Ali Brigginshaw floats a solution for helping to close the gap between sides.
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement
Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.
Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
A mother who left three children aged under five at home alone minutes before a fire engulfed the property and killed two girls has been freed on bail.
Gout Gout cruises through his 200m heat at worlds
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
Junior star Gout Gout announces himself on world stage
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
Trump hails US, UK’s ‘unbreakable bond’ at talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Chequers country estate.
PM spruiks ‘sweet spot’ climate target, rejects critics
Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.
Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers
Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.
US Fed cuts rates by quarter of a percentage point
The US central bank has lowered the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point due to a weak labour market, the board of governors says.
Humble Shark goes from ‘borrowed time’ to NRL semi
Billy Burns was staring down the possibility of taking a full-time job in the mines or as a tradie not so long ago but now he's preparing for an NRL semi-final.
Why Bulldogs flyer couldn’t watch Penrith’s NRL dynasty
Penrith's historic NRL dynasty has been must-watch rugby league, but not for Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri.
Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed
Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.
Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final
Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season.
No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win
Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week.
Cats coach Scott regrets run-in with female AFL staffer
In a 36-minute press conference, Geelong coach Chris Scott has expressed his regret for a run-in with an AFL employee, and addressed star Bailey Smith's antics.
Wallabies star’s epic voyage for Bledisloe Cup glory
James O'Connor will fly around the world in less than a week, with the flyhalf preferred ahead of Ben Donaldson for the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup squad.
Roosters slap Radley with 10-game ban amid drug scandal
The NRL's Sydney Roosters have imposed a 10-game ban on superstar forward Victor Radley over his involvement in an alleged drug scandal.
Gout Gout bows out – but promises to return even faster
Teenaged sensation Gout Gout's debut world championships campaign has ended in the 200m semi-finals in Tokyo.
RLPA’s key concern with Radley ban, England make a call
England's coach has backed Victor Radley for Ashes selection as the RLPA examines the unprecedented sanctions handed down to the Sydney Roosters forward.
Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee
The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.
National economy still stuck in ‘productivity malaise’
Despite a modest pick-up in productivity growth and signs private sector employment is recovering, Australia's slump in productivity is far from over.
Aussie coach downcast as Hull’s SL play-off hopes end
Coach John Cartwright was left disappointed after Hull saw their Super League play-off hopes end with a 26-22 defeat to Catalans at the MKM Stadium.
Seven teenagers charged over murder of two boys
Seven teens have faced court after being charged with murder over the stabbing of two boys as they walked home from basketball.
Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of big semi
The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests
Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.
‘Amazing’: sprint superstar’s nod of approval to Gout
Noah Lyles has heaped immense praise on Gout Gout, who is pledging to put all the lessons he learnt in Tokyo into practice as he chases world sprint domination.