Young bags hat-trick as Roosters belt Eels in the wet
The Sydney Roosters have continued their charge to the NRL finals by thrashing Parramatta at a rain-soaked Allianz Stadium.
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Slow-starting Swans end Essendon’s finals dreams
Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.
Liberals’ council nomination extension plea rejected
The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.
Manly receive good news on Garrick, wait on Talau scan
Manly's Reuben Garrick has avoided a ban for a hip-drop tackle, while fellow Sea Eagles centre Tommy Talau is awaiting results of scans on his pectoral muscle.
Controversial Allianz Stadium pitch under investigation
An investigation has been launched into the condition of the Allianz Stadium pitch which failed to drain properly during Friday night's NRL match.
Red flag heaps pressure on Supercars leader Brown
Broc Feeney has claimed pole at Symmons Plains but Triple Eight teammate Will Brown is under threat atop the Supercars ladder after coming 15th in qualifying.
Legendary racehorse Black Caviar dies
Australian horseracing is in mourning following the death of 15-time Group One winner and unbeaten mare Black Caviar.
Coach in awe of ‘Nick Show’ after Magpies down Lions
Collingwood have pinched a one-point win over the wasteful Brisbane Lions at the MCG to keep alive their hopes of sneaking into the AFL finals.
Tigers a chance of ditching spoon after beating Bunnies
Wests Tigers have set up the potential for a final-round "spoon-bowl" against Parramatta, after beating South Sydney 18-16 to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Springboks ‘rain’ supreme to drown Wallabies’ hopes
The Wallabies have slumped to consecutive losses against South Africa after suffering a 30-12 loss at a rain-drenched Optus Stadium in Perth.
Saints stun Cats to keep AFL top-four race open
St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant 51-point turnaround to beat Geelong by 18 points and strike a blow to the Cats' hopes of a top-four AFL finish.
Port’s Houston sent to tribunal with AFL future unclear
Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has been referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, charged with rough conduct over his high bump on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
Veteran host Larry Emdur wins the 2024 Gold Logie
The Gold Logie has gone to Larry Emdur, while Boy Swallows Universe has won a swag of awards, with Best Lead Actor going to 15-year-old Felix Cameron.
Kennar’s season-ending ban caps horror week at Souths
South Sydney's horror week is set to be capped by a season-ending suspension for centre Richard Kennar after he was charged following the match review.
Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane’s cricket Test future
The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.
Sharks remain undefeated in NRLW with win over Knights
Cronulla are threatening to snatch Newcastle's mantle as the NRLW's front-runners after beating the Knights by two points at Shark Park.
Adesanya choked in UFC title loss to du Plessis
Israel Adesanya says he's not quitting despite missing out on becoming a three-time middleweight champion at UFC 305 on Sunday.
Dragons edge closer to finals after sinking the Titans
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes have taken a great leap forward with a 32-16 win over Gold Coast, virtually ending the Titans' chances in the process.
Atkinson field goal all but ends Knights’ finals hopes
Newcastle's finals hopes are all but over after Daniel Atkinson slotted a field goal to seal Cronulla's 19-18 win at Shark Park.
Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win
Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.
Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open
Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.
Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal
All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.
Bird expects to stay a Dragon despite go-ahead to talk
St George Illawarra veteran Jack Bird says he expects to see out his contract, despite being granted permission by the NRL club to explore his options.
Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase
Coming off his Olympic silver medal performance, Australian surfer Jack Robinson says a world title is his next goal as competition shifts to Fiji's Cloudbreak.
Laurie out of Panthers halves race, set to stay on wing
Daine Laurie is set to play on the wing against Canberra this weekend, leaving Jack Cole and Brad Schneider as the options to replace injured Nathan Cleary.
Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers
Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.
Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age
Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.
Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain
In a major blow for Australian cycling, triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has announced he will ride for Great Britain at future international events.
Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the bodies of six hostages in southern Gaza, as mediators toil on a ceasefire deal that would release more captives help by militants.
Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle
The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.
Maiden captain among first women in NRL’s Hall of Fame
The NRL has recognised the finest female players of the pre semi-professional era, elevating its first six women into the Hall of Fame.