The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95.
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Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.
‘Goliath won’: Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit
The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.
Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit
Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.
Australia says IS fighters’ families not welcome back
The Australian government says it will not repatriate 34 nationals released by Syrian Kurdish forces from a camp holding families of suspected IS militants.
Burton learns Vegas fate as Dogs hold hope for Thompson
Matt Burton has undergone scans on his sore hamstring after Canterbury's trial win over Newcastle, while the club is confident Leo Thompson's calf is fine.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
Min Woo Lee’s rankings reward for Pebble Beach heroics
Australian golfer Min Woo Lee has finished joint runner-up behind American Collin Morikawa at the PGA Tour's Signature AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am event.
Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup
After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group.
‘Third time lucky’: Demon roars to Rotterdam title
Inspired Alex de Minaur has delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, lifting the Rotterdam Open title by beating red-hot Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Aussie medal party continues with Graham moguls bronze
Matt Graham has won bronze in the dual moguls event, with the veteran freestyle skier bagging his second Olympic medal, eight years after his first.
Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win
Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.
Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls
Australia have slumped to a rain-affected 21-run loss to India in their opening T20 at the SCG, after selectors opted to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.
Culture ‘way more important’ as All Stars ends in draw
The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.
Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United
Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.
More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip
Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again
Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.
Liberal leaders hit with gender blow as tax fight looms
Angus Taylor is promising the new-look Liberal leadership will focus on cutting taxes and weeding out those who "reject our way of life".
Injury likely dashes Socceroo’s World Cup dream
Starting Socceroos right-back Lewis Miller has suffered an achilles injury that appears to have ended his World Cup hopes.
‘Don’t quit’: Kim revels in his great golf comeback
American Anthony Kim, who has overcome alcohol and drug addiction, hopes his emotional win at LIV Golf's Adelaide tournament will inspire others.
‘Did that all right’: tick for Brown’s Knights debut
Marquee recruit Dylan Brown found positives in his first hit-out for Newcastle, despite the Knights' big loss.
Demon ‘to go for it’ after reaching Rotterdam decider
Record-breaking Alex de Minaur has reached an unprecedented third consecutive final of the Rotterdam Open after a resolute triumph over Ugo Humbert.
Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin
Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.
Full-strength Dragons tamed by second-string Bunnies
A South Sydney outfit drawn mostly from reserve grade has defeated a near full-strength St George Illawarra 28-24 in the Charity Shield.
Anthony powers to historic third Aussie Olympic gold
Aussie freestyle skiing queen Jakara Anthony has become the first Olympic champion in the dual moguls, winning the new event to claim her second gold medal.
US’s Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties
The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.
‘MVP race is over’: Cotton-led Sixers comeback sinks NZ
Adelaide pulled off a remarkable NBL comeback against New Zealand behind a 42-point haul from five-time league MVP Bryce Cotton.
Injury puts star Bulldog in doubt for Las Vegas opener
Canterbury are no guarantee to have Matt Burton on deck in Las Vegas after the five-eighth picked up an injury in the pre-season clash against Newcastle.
Socceroo makes World Cup audition in Victory-Roar draw
Brisbane Roar have salvaged a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory thanks to Socceroos striker Nicholas D'Agostino scoring the equaliser.
Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji
A hat-trick to new captain Miracle Faiilagi has fired Moana Pasifika to a landmark Super Rugby Pacific win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.