Skateboarder Trew, 14, wins historic Olympic gold medal
Teen skateboard sensation Arisa Trew has won the women's park in Paris to become the nation's youngest Olympic gold medallist.
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Australia break men’s team pursuit world record
Australia have broken the men's team pursuit world record on day two of the Olympic track cycling and will face fierce rivals Great Britain for the gold medal.
Tim Tszyu gets boxing world title shot against Russian
Tim Tszyu has landed another world title fight after the IBF ordered unbeaten Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev to defend his super-welterweight strap against him.
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions
GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.
Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach
Ryan Harris has been appointed as the next coach of South Australia, taking over from fellow former Test quick Jason Gillespie.
Sharks lose hamstrung half Trindall for Titans clash
Cronulla halfback Braydon Trindall has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but the Sharks hope he will only miss one NRL match.
Ex-cycling champ’s charges confirmed over wife’s death
Olympic medal-winning cyclist Rohan Dennis has been ordered to answer charges laid over the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins in December last year.
Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job
Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.
Hawkins ‘optimistic’ of Cats return before retirement
Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.
Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers’ greatest
Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.
Noemie Fox is an Olympic champion, like her sister
Noemie Fox says it's pure joy to win the new kayak cross event at the Olympics and join her sister Jessica as a gold medallist in Paris.
Hurricane Debby hits Florida, threatens major flooding
Hurricane Debby has crossed the northern Florida coast as a category 1 storm, packing winds up to 130km/h and the potential for record rain and flooding.
China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
Koroibete back in Wallabies fold for Rugby Championship
Star winger and two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa.
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach
Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.
Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers
Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season
Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin
Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.
Death of Hamas military leader confirmed, Israel says
The head of Hamas' military wing died in an air strike in Gaza in July, Israel has confirmed a day after the group's political chief was killed in Iran.
Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout
Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
US prisoners released from Russia back on home soil
The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with the US detainees finally back home.
Senator labelled a villain in Higgins’ ‘fairytale’
Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.
Hope for ‘better future’ as PM lands at Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.
Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title
A mighty floor routine from Simone Biles featuring Taylor Swift and Beyonce powered the iconic American gymnast to gold in the all-around final.