Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader
The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.
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No stopping Cliff Richard as pop icon tours Down Under
British pop icon Cliff Richard will tour Australia and New Zealand giving audiences a rare chance to see the octogenarian perform live.
Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston
The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.
Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick
The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.
New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms
A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.
More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Hiku facing Pacific Champs ban over bizarre charge
New Zealand are at risk of copping another blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with Peta Hiku facing a long ban in the English Super League.
Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change
Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.
Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To’o ahead of debut
Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.
Ex-Liberal leader quits parliament after drugs charges
After weeks of being embroiled in an evolving drugs scandal, former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has officially quit politics.
Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.
Broncos winger Corey Oates retires from the NRL
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has retired from the NRL after 216 first-grade games for the Broncos.
Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge
A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.
NRLW star Olivia Kernick opens up on Jillaroos snub
Sydney Roosters second-rower Olivia Kernick has opened up about her shock omission from the Australian squad for the Pacific Championships.
‘People do feel sorry for you’: O’Keefe to enter rehab
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.
Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.
Macarthur face transfer ban over Yorke sacking payout
Dwight Yorke's wait for unfair dismissal compensation could lead to A-League Men club Macarthur being placed under a transfer embargo.
Bears backflip on licence fee as bid on ‘life support’
The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.
Lyon ready to bowl more overs as Green faces surgery
Cameron Green looks set to miss the Test summer through a back injury but Nathan Lyon is confident in the depth of Australia's bowling stocks.
Eels to let captain Gutherson explore options for 2026
Parramatta have granted fullback and captain Clint Gutherson the freedom to field offers from rival clubs for the 2026 NRL season.
Snake delay, Pye crash as Whincup shows Bathurst class
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup has clocked the fastest practice time of the Bathurst 1000 co-drivers but a Scott Pye crash has created a new worry for Red Bull.
Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban
Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.
‘Misleading and deceptive’: RA fires back at Rebels
Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.
Vegas likely venue if hurricane forces Tszyu fight move
Promoter George Rose says Tim Tszyu's boxing world title fight could be moved to Las Vegas if necessary as Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc in Florida.
Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS
Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.
Veteran Gannon gives WA edge in Shield clash
Western Australia will go into the final day of their Sheffield Shield home clash against Queensland with a lead of 204, and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 40.
S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize
The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose".
Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history
Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.