Politicians relay their support for sport
Politicians and elite athletes have joined forces to promote sports philanthropy at an inaugural event outside Parliament House.
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Papua New Guinea gets high-level rugby league support
Australia will put in more than $2.2 million to get high-performance rugby league across the line in Papua New Guinea.
PNG gets high-level rugby league support
The Australian government has announced further support for rugby league in Papua New Guinea on the eve of an international football clash in Brisbane.
Palm Island wins rugby league shield in honour of brave soldier
It’s one of Queensland rugby league’s most keenly contested trophies, and this year, the Palm Island Skipjacks got to take it home.
McDonald happy with Australia’s ODI depth
Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald says it's mission accomplished on several one-day international fronts.
Much closer than it looked. Australia takes Chappell Hadlee trophy 3-0 in Cairns
The last of three cricket one day internationals in Cairns had everything.
North Queensland celebrates epic win as Holmes boots Cowboys into NRL preliminary final
Valentine Holmes has kicked a 92nd minute field goal to put North Queensland one game away from the NRL grand final with a 32-30 golden-point win over Cronulla.
Australia retains Chappell Hadlee trophy in a very strange game of cricket
Australia had a thumping win over New Zealand in Cairns on Thursday night to retain the much-coveted Chappell Hadlee trophy.
Carey and Green save Australia from disaster in first Chappell Hadlee ODI
Australia has recovered from a disastrous start to win the opening match of cricket’s Chappell Hadlee trophy in Cairns in a thrilling finish.
Repeat offenders firmly in NRL crosshairs
Graham Annesley has put the NRL's repeat offenders on notice, warning the match review committee can beef up charges and issue bans for minor offences to ensure the message sinks in.
Broncos’ Carrigan slams ‘soft underbelly’
Claims from former players that Brisbane's current NRL crop have gone soft are fair enough, returning prop Pat Carrigan admits.
Change to COVID rule not so easy for NRL
Possible cuts to government-mandated COVID-19 isolation periods won't stop NRL players from needing to satisfy three criteria in order to return to play.
Aussies score ODI win over Zimbabwe
Cameron Green grabbed a five-wicket haul and David Warner and Steve Smith both starred with the bat as Australia defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in their opening ODI in Townsville.
Consistency key for Labuschagne’s ODI role
Marnus Labuschagne aspires to be a consistent middle-order batter and regular in Australia's ODI side, and is hoping a familiar wicket in Townsville will help him get a head start.
Cameron, Cats stars fit for AFL final
Jeremy Cameron headlines a list of returning stars set to give Geelong coach Chris Scott a selection headache for the AFL qualifying final against Collingwood.
Silverware chance for Manenti’s 7s men
A maiden world title beckons for John Manenti's reborn Australian rugby sevens outfit in Los Angeles.
Tate urges Cowboys to ‘make history’
North Queensland have the chance to make club history and finish in the top two for the first time, and former centre Brent Tate has urged the players to seize the day.
PM’s role as Mackay Cutters agree to play in PNG
The prime minister's offer of assistance has helped to end a Queensland Rugby League stand-off and ensure the Mackay Cutters will travel to Papua New Guinea to play.
Panthers to miss NSWRL Origin awards night
The NSW State of Origin awards night will be devoid of almost half of the men's team with minor premiers Penrith holding their annual event on the same day.
Reynolds looks past Broncos’ Storm anomaly
Brisbane's NRL finals fate was in the balance on Sunday afternoon but Broncos captain Adam Reynolds was watching a movie.
Ex-Test skipper Paine eyes cricket return
Tim Paine could be back playing in Tasmania in six weeks as Australia's former Test captain prepares for his cricket comeback.
NRL grand final to be played in Sydney
The 2022 NRL grand final will be played in Sydney after a last-minute pitch from the NSW government kept the event in its traditional home.
JT: We need to talk about our feelings. Cowboys great in emotional tribute to Paul Green
Former North Queensland Cowboys star, Jonathan Thurston, has encouraged people to take care of their mental health and be open to getting professional help.
Tonga beat HK, qualify for Rugby World Cup
Tonga are through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup after crushing Hong Kong 44-22 on the Sunshine Coast.
Comm Games diver Li needs no COVID prompt
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes remain on high alert after a COVID-19 case less than a fortnight before the opening ceremony in Birmingham.
No bull dust as Rutherfurd rides again
Champion bull rider Donovan Rutherfurd says trust and love for the animals is key to success as he prepares for the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
Slater coy as ‘biggest occasion’ looms
Billy Slater has remained unusually coy ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin decider, where the Maroons will go to battle without key player Cameron Munster.
Gregan says England can bounce back
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England's ailing fortunes.
UFC hoping for Aussie fight card next year
Australia has not hosted a UFC fight card since 2019 but that could change in 2023.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen has extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retired with engine failure.