Mitchell rapt with Hawks’ response to week in headlines
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.
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Adelaide go second in ALW with comeback win over Perth
Adelaide's title quest in the ALW competition is alive after a 2-1 win over Perth, as Newcastle kept their finals hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Sydney.
NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston’s historic moment
Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try in South Sydney's loss to Sydney Roosters.
No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong
The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.
‘Challenges’: Starless Brumbies to overcome Fiji fever
The ACT Brumbies will be without several of their stars as they aim to stay on top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a win against the Fijian Drua.
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on
After agreeing to a new deal with the Sea Eagles that gives him an option for 2027, Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic will continue to weigh up whether to play on.
Tigers reward Doueihi ahead of major positional switch
Adam Doueihi is set to complete a decade of service at Wests Tigers after penning a contract extension with the NRL club.
Gutsy Gibson pushes seeded Czech star to the limit
Rising Aussie tennis star Talia Gibson has gone down swinging after a breakthrough week in California and is set to be rewarded with a rankings surge.
‘Something new’: Super Netball readies for a shake-up
This year's Commonwealth Games are looming large over the Super Netball season, which tips off on Saturday.
Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits
A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.
Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong
Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.
Unsung local and drawcard stake claims at Aussie Open
An Australian star and an unheralded compatriot are just one shot behind the leader at the midpoint of the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.
World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup
The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.
‘Broken and unfair’: states urge change to GST carve-up
The cost to Australian taxpayers of a contentious GST carve-up will rise by another $6.6 billion in 2026/27, sparking fresh anger from critics of the deal.
Explosions in Tehran as Israel launches wave of strikes
Intense air strikes have landed around Iran's capital after
Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier
Inspired by iconic British cartoon character Peppa Pig, Australia's youngest female winter Paralympian has backed herself as one to watch at future Games.
‘Hanging on’: Blues withstand Tigers’ late surge
Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.
Aussie trio bust through to WSL top tour ahead of Bells
A top-five finalist in his only year on the WSL's top tour, Morgan Cibilic has finally sealed a return - alongside two other Aussies - after years of trying.
Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has joked he may have to play Sam Kerr in defence after Steph Catley was ruled out of Friday's quarter-final against North Korea.
E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match
Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.
‘A bit more contact’: Suaalii fill-in embraces new role
Triston Reilly is undaunted by the challenge of replacing the Wallabies' $5 million man in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Reds.
Cult hero back for Lions, Cats regain star duo
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy will play his first AFL game in almost two years while Geelong have been bolstered by the return of two premiership stars.
Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants
West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.
Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash
Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up against the Warriors as another forward has been ruled out for a significant chunk of time.
Evergreen Aussie hits jackpot in The Hundred auction
Beth Mooney has proved the joint biggest-money buy in the auction for English cricket's The Hundred white-ball tournament, scooping a $A395,000 deal.
‘Surplus to requirements’: ex-top spy quits Bondi probe
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has revealed the trigger for his sudden resignation from the anti-Semitism royal commission, weeks before a report is due.
US to release 172 million barrels of oil from reserve
The US will begin releases from its strategic petroleum reserve next week in a bid to reduce oil prices.
Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star
A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.