Three in a row as Kostecki takes historic Bathurst pole
Brodie Kostecki has taken pole at the Bathurst 1000, becoming just the third driver in Supercars history to win the top spot three years in a row.
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France’s Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.
Three killed as light plane crashes just after take-off
Three people have been killed in a light plane crash shortly after take-off, in what first responders have described as a "gruesome" scene.
Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda
The Socceroos have beaten Canada 1-0 in their friendly match, with teen star Nestory Irankunda scoring the winner and Paul Izzo making multiple saves.
Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy
Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.
Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW’s top two
Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.
Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start
Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.
Rampant North close in on remarkable winning record
North Melbourne are closing in on a long-standing men's record after outlasting plucky Richmond by 36 points in Libby Birch's 100th AFLW game.
This is it: pleasure as Payne wins Bathurst classic
Matt Payne has won at the Bathurst 1000 despite crossing the line second, combining with Supercars legend Garth Tander at a wet and wild Mount Panorama.
Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather dies
Diane Keaton, the quirky US actress who won an Academy Award for Annie Hall and starred in The Godfather trilogy, has died at the age of 79.
Boland’s MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip
England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids
Despite being outplayed 50-0 by Australia, the PNG Orchids have put in an improved performance in the Women's Prime Minister's XIII clash in Port Moresby.
Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.
Strange hurls hat into Roos’ ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG
Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters' Kangaroos as the Australian PM's XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.
Unbeaten Melbourne thump Taipans in Goulding’s return
Melbourne United welcomed back sharpshooter Chris Goulding and extended their winning streak to five with a one-sided victory over the Cairns Taipans.
Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears
While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.
Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare
Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.
Minjee Lee finishes third in epic LPGA Shanghai
Thai world No.1 Jeeno Thitikul has won the Buick LPGA Shanghai on the fifth play-off hole, with Australian superstar Minjee Lee settling for third.
Madagascar’s president says a coup is under way
The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations
Glorious Healy ton powers Australia to world-record win
Skipper Alyssa Healy has scored a super ton as Australia pulled off a world-record women's ODI chase to beat India by three wickets in a World Cup thriller.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks
Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.
Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
After two long years of heartbreak and waiting, Israelis are preparing to welcome home the last living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the dead ones.
Ley reveals fresh front bench after Hastie departure
The Liberals have shuffled the decks of its leadership team after the resignation of rogue MP Andrew Hastie triggered a second reshuffle in five months.
‘Unique piece’: Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad
The Perth Lynx have signed towering Chinese superstar Han Xu, but coach Ryan Petrik knows there are challenges on the horizon.
Cummins plots bowling return with Ashes opener unlikely
Pat Cummins has conceded he is unlikely to play in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but the Test captain is aiming to soon take a huge leap towards bowling again.
‘Victory for common sense’: Labor backdown on super tax
A plan to increase tax on large super balances has been overhauled, with Labor saying they took feedback on its original plan seriously.
Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention
Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.
NRLW’s best get better as Southwell signs with Broncos
NSW State of Origin halfback Jesse Southwell's new two-year deal with Brisbane is set to raise more questions about the lopsided nature of the NRLW.
Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel
Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.
Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades
The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.
Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament
The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.