The Latest Breaking News from Russell Freeman

'A bad time of year': star's plea to Cricket Australia

Beth Mooney has called for Australia's schedule to change, fearing there will be knock-on effects as her team go four years without playing in school holidays.

AAP · 15h ago

Socceroos bring out Brazil's best in fiery rematch

The Socceroos have again pushed heavyweights Brazil to the limit in a 4-2 loss in Brisbane that featured wonder strikes and plenty of fire.

AAP · Sep 29

'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

Australians surge into contention at BMX world champs

Australians Saya Sakakibara, Lauren Reynolds and Teya Rufus are among the local hopes who have secured spots for Sunday's finals at the BMX world championships.

AAP · Jul 18

School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

AAP · Jul 14

Stingers see home Cup as chance to grow own legacy

Australia's women's water polo team, buoyed by their brilliant silver medal in Paris, will compete for a major trophy in their home Sydney pool.

AAP · Jul 14

'Off my meds': man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

A man will not be jailed after a court was told he was experiencing a bipolar-related manic episode when he stormed a mosque claiming he had an assault rifle.

AAP · Jun 19

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.

AAP · Jun 10

'Thrill' seeking driver awaits fatal boy crash penalty

A man faces up to 20 years in jail over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and injured his dad in front of their family as they were riding e-bikes.

AAP · Jun 9

The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

Maeve Coughlan is one of seven Commonwealth Games debutants in Australia's judo team, with the judoka to fight alongside sister - and reigning champion - Aofie.

AAP · Jun 6