Ugly Italian job puts heat on Wallabies coach Schmidt
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is under pressure to revive his side's flagging fortunes following a disastrous spring tour loss to lowly-ranked Italy in Udine.
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Liberals risk joining ‘baddies’ with fossil-fuel push
Australia cannot pull out of the Paris Agreement, a Liberal frontbencher has declared, as his party prepares to face off over climate and energy policy.
War on waste: more single-use plastics banished
An all-out plastics crackdown forcing businesses to use environmentally friendly alternatives is being rolled out to stem a massive rubbish problem.
Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket
Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.
Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals ‘monkey’
The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.
Jillaroos show their class to defend Pacific Cup
Australia have beaten New Zealand 40-8 in the Pacific Cup final, showing the rest of the globe they have some catching up to do before the 2026 World Cup.
Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner
New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Victory import sinks Wanderers with stunning hat-trick
Melbourne Victory have ensured the 200-game coaching milestone of Jeff Hopkins was a memorable one, with the team coming from behind to produce a 4-1 win.
Talkback radio king John Laws dies aged 90
The man known as "the golden tonsils", John Laws, has died aged 90 after a radio career that spanned more than seven decades.
Maley stars in late comeback as Lynx beat Flyers
Perth have ended the Southside Melbourne Flyers' chances of winning their third straight match for the first time in more than 600 days in thrilling fashion.
Demon downed by demonic form of world No.1 in Finals
Alex de Minaur played some brilliant stuff, but was still no match for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the opening match of the end-of-season ATP Finals in Turin.
Penalty seals Oscar’s grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil
Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as teammate Lando Norris won again to extend his F1 championship lead to 24 points.
AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move
Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.
RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane
The Australian economy's spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.
‘The most evil’: drunk driver jailed for model’s death
A devastated father has lashed out at authorities for failing women after a booze-addled male driver was jailed for killing his daughter.
Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season
Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.
Tasmania’s Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart
Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.
WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars
Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.
‘Trying to kill me’: call played after murder verdict
Some of the last words spoken by a woman violently killed in a domestic argument have been made public after a jury passed verdict against her ex-partner.
Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win
The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.
Hamilton puts on a show but Phoenix upstage JackJumpers
Bryce Hamilton put on a show in Launceston, but it wasn't enough as the JackJumpers lost a dramatic contest 103-102 to the Phoenix.
Code-hopping Carter Gordon back as Wallabies’ number 10
The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.
World-beating duo blocking de Minaur’s ATP Finals path
Australian hope Alex de Minaur must get past world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic to progress at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party ‘united’
Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.
Sudan’s RSF agrees US-proposed humanitarian ceasefire
After two-and-a-half years and the deaths of tens of thousands, Sudan's RSF paramilitary group has agreed a ceasefire and says it's open to ending the war.
Defiant Piastri: ‘I’ve still got what it takes to win’
Aussie F1 ace Oscar Piastri has given a defiant answer at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to critics who say he can't handle the pressure in the championship race.
‘A miracle’: Kyrgios reveals Aussie Open comeback hopes
A revitalised Nick Kyrgios has revealed his shock plans to make a summer comeback and hopefully play the Australian Open in January.
Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has been sentenced to time already served after losing a bid to have one of his trafficking convictions quashed.
Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated
Equality advocates are rejoicing after nation-leading laws allowing men convicted of homosexuality under former laws passed a state parliament.
‘There’s heroes and villains’: Carey finds Ashes peace
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey concedes his controversial 2023 stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow will be spoken about forever.
Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal
Manly fans can breathe easier after Tom Trbojevic signed a one-year contract extension, giving both he and the Sea Eagles flexibility for the future.