Tower of death: legionnaires’ source found, contained
Health authorities have identified a cooling tower at the centre of a legionnaires' outbreak that has killed two people and sent dozens more to hospital.
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Bombers’ Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain
Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.
COVID spreads among Australian Olympic team
More than 40 Australian athletes and staffers have tested positive to COVID and other illness at the Paris Olympics.
Australians unfazed as Paris men’s triathlon postponed
Australian triathlon coach Dan Atkins says their competitors are "really adaptable", as water quality concerns forced a postponement of the men's Olympic race.
Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court
Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.
Sloan’s demotion over in one week as Dragon recalled
Tyrell Sloan has been called back in as St George Illawarra's fullback, among a host of big-name returnees for round 22 of the NRL.
Chalmers revels in bid for Olympic 100m freestyle glory
Australia's Kyle Chalmers is bullish about his prospects of capturing another Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle.
Hamas leader Haniyeh killed by alleged Israeli strike
Iran has vowed revenge after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a suspected Israeli strike in Tehran, drawing fears of a wider escalation in the region.
Ukraine repels one of Russia’s largest drone attacks
Ukraine's military has shot down almost Russian 90 drones in an overnight attack that Kyiv says was the one of the largest such attacks of the war.
Yet more Olympic gold for superstar Kaylee McKeown
Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her Olympic women's 100m backstroke crown and Australia's men's 4x200m freestyle relayers picked up a bronze in Paris.
Help on its way for Rex despite ‘flawed’ expansion
A taxpayer-funded lifeline for Rex Airlines looks increasingly likely as the Albanese government highlights the carrier's "absolutely vital" regional presence.
Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration
Rex Airlines has gone into voluntary administration and cancelled all flights between major airports.
‘Kick in the guts’: shock at disability report response
Almost a year after the Disability Royal Commission delivered its damning report, the government has released its response to a mixed reaction.
NSW Waratahs pick up another Wallabies star from Rebels
Forward enforcer Rob Leota is the latest Wallabies star to join the NSW Waratahs from the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels.
Penrith pounce for Talagi after young gun rejects Eels
Penrith are the frontrunners to sign young gun Blaize Talagi, after the rising Parramatta star told the Eels he would be moving on at the end of the season.
Magpies back CEO Craig Kelly amid allegations in court
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has "totally and absolutely" backed club chief executive Craig Kelly amid serious allegations that have been filed in court.
Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser
Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.
India landslide death toll rises to 151, amid search
Landslides triggered by torrential rain in southern India have killed more than 150 people as the search for survivors continues.
Panthers to meet with To’o as rumours shock teammates
Penrith are set to meet with Brian To'o in coming days, with teammates finding it hard to believe the NSW State of Origin flyer is unsettled at the NRL club.
Garside rocked by boxing loss as giant Aussie triumphs
A distraught Harry Garside has been unable to turn bronze into gold with the Australian boxer bowing out in his first fight at the Paris Olympics.
Aussie Chris Burton grabs eventing silver on gift horse
Australian Chris Burton has won a silver medal in the individual eventing competition at the Chateau of Versailles.
O’Callaghan beats Titmus to win 200m freestyle gold
Mollie O'Callaghan overcame intense nerves as she beat fellow Australian Ariarne Titmus to win the women's 200m freestyle at the Paris Olympics.
Third child dies in UK attack, Taylor Swift ‘in shock’
British police say a third child has died after a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class.
O’Callaghan wants more after slaying the Titmus beast
Newly-crowned Olympic 200m freestyle champion Mollie O'Callaghan says she wants more after downing compatriot Ariarne Titmus in Paris.
Utoikamanu exit latest black eye for troubled Tigers
Stefano Utoikamanu has told Wests Tigers he will not sign a new five-year deal and quit the NRL club at the end of this season.
Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off
Venezuela's opposition has claimed it won the nation's presidential vote, despite the Electoral Council saying President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected.
Chaos in court as mum jailed over forced marriage
A woman has been hospitalised after collapsing during the sentence of a mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who later killed her.
Magpies great Pendlebury to play on in 2025
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury will play on with the Magpies in 2025, giving himself the chance to go well beyond 400 AFL games.
Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers
Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.
PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch
As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
Titmus and O’Callaghan set up golden freestyle showdown
Ariarne Titmus and her compatriot and swim club mate Mollie O'Callaghan have set up a highly-anticipated duel for Olympic gold in the women's 200m freestyle.