Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown
Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.
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Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades
Perth captain Sophie Devine has smashed 40 and grabbed four wickets in the Scorchers' comfortable 30-run WBBL win against the Melbourne Renegades.
Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza
The Israeli government says it has received what are thought to be some of the last hostage remains from militants in the Gaza Strip.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.
Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.
‘Often imperfect’: North prepare for AFLW grand final
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.
How the Gabba Test pitch will perform under lights
Gabba pitch curator Dave Sandurski and Queensland stars Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett outline why the second Test pitch should give bowlers and batters hope.
Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win
Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.
‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: Matilda’s fixture frustration
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.
‘No fight, no plan’: NSW slammed for Shield collapse
A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.
Connolly leads WA resistance in Shield draw with SA
Western Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has led the resistance with the bat in a drawn Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.