Sydney thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence The Sydney Kings made a shaky start to their title defence before stamping their authority in style, as Kendric Davis starred in a comfortable win over Cairns. AAP · Sep 20
Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory Adelaide have claimed a heated victory over Brisbane while Ella Roberts starred for West Coast to help the Eagles pick up their second win of the season. AAP · Sep 20
Wallabies star opens up on what killed his NFL dream A hamstring injury cost Jordan Petaia his NFL dream, but the talented Wallabies back now has the chance to play in a home rugby World Cup. AAP · Sep 20
Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider. AAP · Sep 20
Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith. AAP · Sep 20
Coaches in awe as Breakers start NBL season with a bang The New Zealand Breakers have started the NBL season with a big statement, recording a 14-point win over Illawarra that earned the praise of both coaches. AAP · Sep 20
Nation's 'best bathtub' locked in for Olympic rowers Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world's best rowers to Australia's subtropics in 2032. AAP · Sep 20
Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle. AAP · Sep 20
Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS. AAP · Sep 20
Rollers destroy Italy to claim world championship Hot-shooting young gun Jaylen Brown was the star for the Australian Rollers as they were crowned men's wheelchair basketball world champions in Canada. AAP · Sep 20
'Traumatic, tragic': child dead, two critical in attack A young child has died and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing attack, with police having to deliver the tragic news to the trio's father. AAP · Sep 20
'Screwed-over' Aussie, Demon seal Davis Cup triumph Alex de Minaur has sealed Australia's Davis Cup group-stage triumph after Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata won their doubles against plucky Poland in Brisbane. AAP · Sep 20
AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police. AAP · Sep 20
Aussie sailors rise to top on tough day in Switzerland The Flying Roos battled challenging conditions before finishing on top of their group after the opening day of the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. AAP · Sep 20
AAP · Sep 20 Fuel 'shield' would spare drivers worst of price shocks The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures.
AAP · Sep 20 'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla.
AAP · Sep 20 Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September.
AAP · Sep 20 Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 20 Older, sicker: life-expectancy boost poses health test Australians can expect to live well into their 80s within four decades, but an aging population will pose increasing challenges for governments.
AAP · Sep 20 Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.
AAP · Sep 19 How Australia will sell its bid for a UN security seat Social media reform and climate efforts in the Pacific will be cited as part of Australia's push for a two-year stint on the United Nations Security Council.
AAP · Sep 19 Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health Music legend John Farnham's health has deteriorated, ruling him out of attending a tribute concert in his honour.
AAP · Sep 19 'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages.
AAP · Sep 19 Murder charges after three women's 'shocking' deaths Three women have died in separate alleged domestic violence attacks, sparking shock and horror among political leaders.
AAP · Sep 19 'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives.