21 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

Politics

22 h. ago Tense wait for Labor frontrunner as polls close in Kiama byelection

A Liberal loss in Kiama could be the trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.

Politics

24 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

44 h. ago ‘He’s the best player in the game’: Roosters banking on Tedesco to dominate finals

He’s 32 years old, but coach Trent Robinson believes champion fullback James Tedesco is in the form of his career.

Sport

48 h. ago Rock star players, margaritas, a blossoming romance: This footy team is the hottest ticket in town

Other clubs can only dream of their crowds. There is a lot for other clubs, including big Victorian ones, to learn from what the Swans have done right.

Sport

53 h. ago A working laundromat is now home to a pizza shop with a difference

While you wait for your washing, dig into a toasted pizza sandwich with wood-fired flavour. You’ll also find St Ali coffee, matcha-misu and Tarts Anon tarts.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘I don’t think it is true’: Martin defends Brad Scott over strained relationship claims

Essendon midfielder Nic Martin has come out in defence of senior coach Brad Scott after club great Tim Watson suggested the players’ relationship with the coach was strained.

Politics

68 h. ago NRL’s final warning: Stop blocking Coates and Nawaqanitawase, or you’ll be binned

The NRL has written to the clubs in the finals series to tell them players will be sent to the sin bin if they use illegal tactics to stop the game’s high-flying wingers.

Events

3 d. ago Perth finally gets access to a modern transport payment system, but landlubbers will have to wait

The Public Transport Authority is launching a four-week trial of the system from the end of September.

Sport

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Essendon should consider stripping Merrett of the captaincy ... if they keep him

It’s difficult to be a leader at a club you don’t believe in. The Bombers’ choice is between trading their best player, or retaining one whose actions are a poor example for younger teammates.

Politics

4 d. ago Training in Australia is a ‘bloodbath’. But this Aussie NBA player chose to do it anyway

Australian NBA star Jock Landale thinks he has “lucked out” by signing with the Memphis Grizzlies but he thinks a stint back home in Australia will give him the ideal launching pad.

Events

4 d. ago The Sydney emergency departments where one in 10 patients wait 19 hours

The Sydney hospitals where the sickest patients wait for almost a day in emergency departments.

Politics

4 d. ago Socceroos v New Zealand LIVE updates: Irankunda, Toure star as Australia dominate in Auckland

The Socceroos have retained the Soccer Ashes after a 3-1 win over New Zealand on a watershed night for young stars Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda.

Politics

4 d. ago Socceroos v New Zealand: Irankunda, Toure star as Australia dominate in Auckland

The Socceroos have retained the Soccer Ashes after a 3-1 win over New Zealand on a watershed night for young stars Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda.

Politics

4 d. ago Socceroos v New Zealand LIVE updates: Irankunda, Toure start as Australia aims to retain Soccer Ashes

The Socceroos hold a 1-0 lead in the Soccer Ashes after a scratchy performance against the All Whites last week - but game two of the series is in Auckland. Follow all the action from 5pm AEST.

Politics

5 d. ago Aleer requests trade to Saints; Hawks forward out of semi; AFL hints at imminent rule changes

Leek Aleer becomes the fourth player this off-season to nominate St Kilda, behind Carlton free agents Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni, plus contracted West Coast forward Liam Ryan. Meanwhile, there’s some tough news for an injured Hawks’ forward.

Events

5 d. ago Aleer requests trade to Saints; Hawk forward won’t play against Crows

Leek Aleer becomes the fourth player this off-season to nominate St Kilda, behind Carlton free agents Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni, plus contracted West Coast forward Liam Ryan. Meanwhile, there’s some tough news for an injured Hawks’ forward.

Events

6 d. ago The unknowable Erin Patterson faces a solitary life in prison

The murderer of worldwide notoriety who served death cap mushrooms to four lunch guests remains inscrutable even as she was sentenced to life in prison.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Be patient’: Why Popovic is making his players wait for a Socceroos cap

Earning selection in one of Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squads is difficult enough. But getting onto the field is another thing altogether.

Sport