Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.
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Kotoni Staggs steps up after local family’s tragedy
Away from the footy field, Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has quietly been coming to the aid of a local family facing unthinkable tragedy.
Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email
Federal authorities only found out about a catastrophic Optus triple-zero outage a day after it was resolved because the telco notified the wrong email address.
Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears
A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.
Matildas set for huge Kerr boost in key Asian Cup prep
A long-awaited international comeback for Sam Kerr looms while Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is excited by Mary Fowler's progress in her return from injury.
Doubt grows over Cummins’ availability for Ashes
Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.
Assist record falls as Breakers light up Ignite Cup
Parker Jackson-Cartwright set a new assist record as the New Zealand Breakers notched their first win of the NBL season, thumping the Illawarra Hawks.
Melbourne professor among Nobel Prize chemistry winners
The University of Melbourne's Richard Robson is one of three winners of the Nobel chemistry prize for a discovery likened to a Harry Potter enchanted handbag.
Demon 50 not out: Aussie star into Shanghai quarters
Alex de Minaur has reached the landmark of 50 wins for the season at the Shanghai Masters -- but he wants much more as he gets set for the quarter-finals.
Mooney to the rescue as champs overcome World Cup scare
Beth Mooney has scored a match-turning hundred as Australia overcame a big scare before overcoming Pakistan by 107 runs in their World Cup clash in Colombo.
Hostages free ‘soon’ after Gaza peace plan signoff
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.
No Opera House ‘free-for-all’ after court’s protest ban
Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Curnow attracts monster draft picks offer from Cats
As Jamarra Ugle-Hagan had a medical on Thursday, Geelong made it clear they are willing to go big as they try to lure Charlie Curnow from Carlton.
Loss and injury compound Storm star’s misery
Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.
Thought I was Reece Walsh: Brown’s Bathurst 1000 injury
Will Brown will have to manage an ankle complaint in his search for Bathurst 1000 glory, while Supercars leader Broc Feeney is also under an injury cloud.
Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced
Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.
Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release
Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.
SA quick demolishes Vics for breakthrough one-day win
Reigning one-day champions South Australia are finally on the board this season thanks to Nathan McAndrew's new-ball heroics against Victoria.
Kostecki sets record to nab Bathurst provisional pole
Brodie Kostecki looks a big chance to become the third driver to claim three consecutive Bathurst 1000 poles after going fastest in Friday qualifying.
Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel's cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Blues shut down Geelong’s trade advance for superstar
Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.
Matildas confirm Kerr’s return, Vine and Gorry back
Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.
Cummins ‘a lot more optimistic’ for first Test
Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
Tsunami threat passes after earthquake off Philippines
Tsunami warnings have been lifted after a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines damaged buildings, knocked out power and killed at least two people.
NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors
NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.
Peru’s President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian president Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.
Labuschagne ‘close to his best’: Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
Venezuela’s Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".
Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect
War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.
Bulldogs put battling Bombers to the sword in AFLW
Battling Essendon have slumped to their sixth consecutive AFLW defeat, suffering a 57-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds
Donald Trump says the US will hike tariffs on imports from China to 100 per cent in retaliation for its new export limits on rare earth minerals.