WBBL window safe, but women lose holiday-period Tests
International women's matches will be moved out of the school-holiday window and closer to the Aussie football seasons after India shifted their WPL to January.
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Jordan Riki fulfils decade-old promise after NZ debut
The first thing Brisbane forward Jordan Riki did after his New Zealand debut was fulfil a long-standing promise to his grandfather Reginald.
Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener
Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.
Wise Wallabies making no promises for grand slam tour
The 10th-ranked Wallabies are wisely opting against making any bold promises ahead of only the third grand slam tour of the UK since 1984.
Olympian who assaulted, threatened ex-wife avoids jail
Olympic rowing silver medal winner Simon Burgess has been given a suspended jail sentence for assaulting his ex-wife and breaching a domestic violence order.
Cooney-Cross dream goal helps Matildas to beat Germany
The Matildas have earned a remarkable 2-1 friendly win over Germany in Duisburg with maiden international goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt.
Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina
Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.
Sixty killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon: reports
At least 60 people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement
Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.
AFLW clears Sheerin of serious umpire contact charge
Richmond star Eilish Sheerin has been found not guilty of intentional umpire contact after being referred to the AFLW Tribunal.
Nation’s sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked
Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.
‘Tragic accident’: boy dies as car crashes into school
A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.
Koloamatangi out of Tonga’s Pacific Champs Test with NZ
Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.
Bodey to return for Hawks, Hore a chance for Demons
Hawthorn are set to receive a massive boost with All-Australian forward Greta Bodey cleared to return from injury, while Melbourne's Kate Hore is facing a test.
Israeli strike kills at least 93 in north Gaza building
At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.
Australia’s inflation down, but not out
There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.
Dolphins eye Hunt as Dragons rip up captain’s contract
St George Illawarra have terminated the contract of captain and star halfback Ben Hunt, with the Dolphins emerging as early front-runners for his services.
Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call
The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.
Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries
The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.
WA lose 8-1 at home in horror loss to Tasmania
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has claimed 6-17 to bowl Western Australia out for the second lowest score in One-Day Cup history.
Addo-Carr to front board as Bulldogs future in tatters
Josh Addo-Carr will front Canterbury's board in the wake of his drug-driving scandal and appears unlikely to represent the club in 2025.
Via Sistina stuns in ‘Winx-like’ Cox Plate triumph
Via Sistina has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating pre-race favourite Prognosis by a record margin in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.
Post-Olympic hangover for Matildas in draw with Swiss
The Matildas have been held to a fairly unimpressive 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Zurich as the post-Olympics hangover lingered in Zurich.
De Minaur in comeback win to boost ATP Finals hopes
Alex de Minaur has battled back from a set down to beat teen sensation Jakub Mensik and reach the semi-finals of the Vienna Open.
Waters, Randle dominate Gold Coast for Tickford one-two
Cam Waters has converted his pole position into a Supercars race win on the Gold Coast, with Thomas Randle also flaunting his pace for a Tickford one-two punch.
Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision
Three people have died in an "unsurvivable" midair collision between two light aircraft over Sydney's southwest.
Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive
Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.
Jennings hat-trick fires Fiji to win over Cook Islands
Fiji have turned on the razzle dazzle in a 56-6 win over Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships as Viliame Kikau ran riot.
Kisnorbo makes happy City return with ALM derby win
Patrick Kisnorbo has claimed a 3-1 win over former club Melbourne City in his first A-League Men derby as Melbourne Victory coach.
Bombers, Tigers draw to complicate AFLW finals scenario
Essendon and Richmond have drawn the inaugural Dreamtime in Darwin clash, further complicating their AFLW finals hopes with one round left.
Goodnight Vienna for de Minaur as ATP Finals hopes fade
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Vienna Open semi-finals by Karen Khachanov in a blow to his hopes of making the ATP Finals.