Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king’s men
Tonga star Jason Taumalolo endured an injury-ravaged year, but a knee clean-out and audience with the King of Tonga has him revitalised for the Samoa showdown.
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Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker
Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.
‘I hide’: how Ashes hopeful blocks out speculation
Matt Renshaw says he'd love to open the batting for Australia in the Ashes series, but it's not the be-all, end-all in his life.
Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.
China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea
China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.
‘Outrageous success’: Cats speak after Smith warning
Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.
Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row
A 13-year-old boy became the victim of an ugly neighbourhood dispute when a molotov cocktail was thrown into a house where he was having a sleepover.
N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea
North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company
The administrators of Regional Express Airlines have confirmed a sale and implementation deed has been entered with a US-based air services company.
Former French president begins five-year prison term
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at prison in Paris to start a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya.
Japan’s parliament elects first female prime minister
Japan's parliament has elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the nation's first female prime minister.
Why the Curnow trade was “bittersweet” for Swans coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.
Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day
Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.
Smith feeling fresh and back to his best after two hits
Steve Smith believes pre-seasons spent in New York are providing the perfect tonic for his batting, setting him up to score runs deeper into the Ashes series.
Game time shortage could be making of Matildas gun
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross has battled for game time at Arsenal, but Australia coach Joe Montemurro says it won't necessarily be a setback.
Viral star Johnny Furphy headlines Aussie NBA party
Johnny Furphy is poised for a breakout NBA season, joining established stars Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey as Australians make an impact on the global stage.
The Australians playing in the NBA this season
A strong Australian contingent is set to feature in the 2025/26 NBA season, led by viral star Johnny Furphy, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Chicago's Josh Giddey.
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Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties
The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
SA’s McSweeney stars in one-day win against Queensland
South Australian captain Nathan McSweeney has shone in a nine-wicket one-day win against Queensland in Adelaide.
China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm
Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.
Why Matildas coach backs Kerr return to be a hit
Sam Kerr will return to the Matildas fold off the back of limited minutes at Chelsea but coach Joe Montemurro is confident she will shine.
Piastri resolute as title grip loosens on poor weekend
Oscar Piastri has had his lead atop Formula One's standings cut to 14 points, while Max Verstappen is on a late-season charge after winning in Texas.
Colombian president a ‘drug leader’, says Trump
President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.
Brown the hero as New Zealand outlast Samoa
New Zealand have held on to beat Samoa 24-18 in an epic opening to the Pacific Cup in Auckland, with Dylan Brown the difference for the hosts.
Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats
The Sydney Kings have broken clear for an important NBL win over the Perth Wildcats after seeing legendary coach Brian Goorjian ejected in the third quarter.
All hail Hauser: Aussie wins world triathlon top gong
Australia's star triathlete Matt Hauser has claimed gold at the world championships final to become the nation's first man to win the series title.
Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers
Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.
‘Can’t believe it’: MotoGP drought ends in Australia
In his 76th start, Spaniard Raul Fernandez has finally saluted in MotoGP after riding flawlessly to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers
Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.
Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller
Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.