The Latest Breaking News from James Ross

No jail for officer who wrongly accused an innocent man

A regional police officer will have to complete community work and mental health treatment after he admitted to misconduct in public office.

AAP · Aug 27

Final frontier for Aussie trio in US Open qualifying

Three Australians - Chris O'Connell, Tristan Schoolkate and Storm Hunter - will play in the final round of qualifying for the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

AAP · Aug 27

Kiwis make Super Netball moves, sharpshooter re-signs

Star goaler Grace Nweke has decided on her future, two new Kiwis are joining Super Netball, and a South African sharpshooter re-signs for the new season.

AAP · Aug 27

'He is hungry': McSweeney not done yet on Test scene

Alex Carey has backed the under pressure batting lineup of Australia but says there are "great options" for selectors ahead of a heavy Test schedule.

AAP · Aug 24

Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash

The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain.

AAP · Aug 24

Severe storms, floods threaten south-east states

A powerful low-sweeping storm out of WA will dump heavy rain, unleash severe thunderstorms and trigger fresh flooding across southeast and central Australia

AAP · Aug 23

'Sitting ducks': Cummins admits batters were sub-par

Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue.

AAP · Aug 23

'Right path': Bombers eye new era after wooden spoon

Port Adelaide star Mitch Georgiades kicked five goals to lift his side to victory in a final-round dead rubber and hand Essendon the wooden spoon.

AAP · Aug 23

Starc leads Australia to crushing Test victory

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have ripped the heart out of the Bangladesh batting order as Australia hit back to draw the series with a big Test win in Mackay.

AAP · Aug 23

'With a rush': Cats star closes on AFL finals return

Geelong will take a six-game winning streak into the AFL finals and coach Chris Scott is confident about what they can achieve.

AAP · Aug 22