Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
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At least 28 killed after bus crash in central Iran
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims has overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring another 23 people.
Ron Coote becomes rugby league’s 14th Immortal
Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.
Super on parental leave to reduce ‘motherhood penalty’
Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Closure for patients as Monash IVF settles for $56m
Monash IVF has agreed to a $56 million settlement over a landmark class action regarding the destruction of embryos during non-invasive genetic screening.
‘Investment in disabled lives’: NDIS costs curb pledge
Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.
Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named.
Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close
Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.
Port fail to downgrade Houston’s five-match AFL ban
The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.
Tigers stun Manly to spoil Luke Brooks’ homecoming
Wests Tigers have pull off one of the upsets of the NRL season, stunning Manly 34-26 on Luke Brooks' return to Leichhardt Oval.
Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale
Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a "new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic party's nomination for president.
Aussie O’Connor in a world of his own at La Vuelta
Australian Ben O'Connor has enjoyed one of his supersonic days in the saddle to roar from nowhere into a sensational lead of La Vuelta a Espana.
Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
Court’s landmark ‘trans women are women’ verdict lauded
The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.
Popyrin in line for third 2024 slam duel with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin could get the ultimate test of his soaring progress with another potential grand slam duel with Novak Djokovic in the offing at the US Open.
Australia’s US Open stocks climb to 20 in the main draw
Australia will have 20 tennis players in the US Open singles main draws for the first time since 1979 after six more successfully qualified in New York.
CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting
A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.
Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.
Key pair ruled out of Blues’ vital Saints clash
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.
Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals
Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.
Meninga won’t pick Mitchell for end-of-year Tests
Latrell Mitchell is set to miss Australia's end-of-year Tests, while the NRL and South Sydney aren't on the same page about one aspect of the star's likely ban.
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss
Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
Aussie O’Connor enjoys first day in Vuelta leader’s red
Ben O'Connor has savoured his first day as a Grand Tour race leader at La Vuelta a Espana as he lost just six seconds of his major advantage to Primoz Roglic.
Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll
Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".
RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and has endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Adam Scott dazzles with 63 to control FedEx Cup playoff
Adam Scott has roared into command of the second FedEx Cup playoff event at Castle Pines, Colorado, with a dazzling, nine-under-par second round of 63.
Three dead in German stabbing, attacker on the run
Three people have been killed and four injured in a stabbing attack at a festival in Germany, and the perpetrator is on the run.
Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race
Ethan Ewing has joined fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.