Cronulla want NRL to pay out if they lose home final
Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta says the Sharks deserve financial compensation if they can't host a home final, while Manly now believe they will be able to.
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Two men armed with knives shot dead in two states
A witness has described her shock after police shot dead a knife-wielding man who had allegedly attacked two women and made threats in an upmarket suburb.
Eels show interest in Barnett following Zac Lomax saga
Parramatta remain open to allowing a rival club to sign Zac Lomax at the right price, as coach Jason Ryles indicates his interest in Warriors gun Mitch Barnett.
Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh
China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0.
Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears
Australia's economy expanded by 2.6 per cent over 2025, above Reserve Bank forecasts, raising fears of an impending interest rate hike.
Eels’ Matterson hits out over Storm’s failed Lomax bid
Ryan Matterson has taken aim at his public portrayal as a stumbling block to Melbourne's quest to land Zac Lomax.
Aussie shares dive as investors brace for energy shock
Australia's share market has plunged as surging oil prices dimmed the global growth outlook and dragged on industrial metals producers.
‘Better equipped’: Swans coach eyes finals return
Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions.
Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners
A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.
Aussie golf ace revises goals after Singapore salute
Australian golf star Hannah Green says she's already revised her goals for the year after claiming her seventh LPGA Tour title last weekend.
New AFL chairman vows ‘no hubris or arrogance’
The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.
Iran warns US will ‘bitterly regret’ sinking warship
Iran has launched new strikes against Israel and US military bases in the Middle East after an American submarine sank an Iranian warship.
Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener
An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.
Storm’s first-round masters power past Parramatta
Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.
Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial
A former pilot has failed to show he has exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail before a murder retrial over the death of a missing camper.
What a Scorcher! Allen blasts NZ into World Cup final
Perth Scorchers' Finn Allen has unleashed one of the great T20 knocks to destroy South Africa and power New Zealand into the final of the World Cup.
Canada’s call for Australia to exploit ‘rare power’
The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.
‘Unethical’ culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties
Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.
Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month
Silverware hopefuls Sydney FC have lost star winger Joe Lolley for at least a month ahead of a run of key A-League Men fixtures.
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot
A young rugby hopeful allegedly spoke of having to kill a man in a brazen daycare murder plot because he was the newest member of a criminal gang.
No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game
Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.
Sam Harper shines on wicket-filled opening Shield day
Victorian wicketkeeper Sam Harper has continued his rich vein of form with the bat on the first day of his side's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener
Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.
Head out cheaply, Thornton gets Shield career-best
Travis Head has fallen for a single-digit score in his return to the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, while teammate Henry Thornton nabbed five wickets.
‘Disgusting’: returning Australians slam empty seats
The lucky few Australians arriving home from the Middle East have slammed the government for failing to fill most of the seats with desperate passengers.
Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.
Sharks to turn exodus speculation into ‘real strength’
Cronulla hopes to use the possibility of mass exits to their advantage in the 2026 NRL season, according to head coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Ferrari flies as Piastri recovers from shaky start
Oscar Piastri has produced the sixth-fastest time in the opening practice session for the Australian F1 Grand Prix, with Ferrari the early pacesetters.
Tualima out to fill ‘big shoes’ in Reds battle
Tuaina Taii Tualima has been parachuted into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up and will face a big test against the Queensland Reds' star-studded back row.