34 m. ago Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Sport

10 h. ago See you next October, champ: Ka Ying Rising bids Sydney farewell

As Ka Ying Rising left Sydney, his trainer and jockey finally celebrated The Everest win with a few expensive bottles of red wine and cigars.

Politics

10 h. ago Alanna Smith had the best year of her WNBA career. The league is falling apart

Last month, Alanna Smith was named the WNBA co-defensive player of the year. Next month, she might get shut out of playing in the league.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Fast and physical’: Why Australia is getting into ice hockey

Ice hockey teams around the country are seeing bigger audiences turn out to watch the winter sport – even in summertime.

Politics

14 h. ago What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga

The Tongans kick-started their Pacific Championships campaign by returning to the Pacific island – and this is what happened.

Economics

14 h. ago Shades of Postecoglou: How Liverpool’s makeover is backfiring badly

The defending Premier League champions are heading in the wrong direction. A home loss to their bitter enemies only adds to their pain.

Politics

15 h. ago Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

15 h. ago ‘Confident of getting through all five’: Hazlewood insists he can carry Ashes load

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘England watch out’: Hazlewood’s lively start to summer spells Ashes danger for tourists

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

15 h. ago Josh Hazlewood says he can play all five Ashes Tests. History says that’s optimistic

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

18 h. ago Mollie O’Callaghan broke a world record. Kaylee McKeown decided to do the same

Australia’s Olympic swimmers continue to dazzle on the world stage, with Kaylee McKeown breaking a world record.

Politics

18 h. ago Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 drivers’ championship, but Verstappen is now stalking the McLarens

While the McLaren drivers, Piastri and Lando Norris, duke it out for the drivers’ championship, there is a figure looming large in their rear-view mirror, four-time winner Max Verstappen.

Transport

22 h. ago F1 US GP LIVE: Flawless Verstappen wins US GP; Piastri stays optimistic while his lead narrows

Follow along for all the action from the Circuit of the Americas as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris face off in Austin.

Politics

22 h. ago Flawless Verstappen wins US GP; Piastri stays optimistic while his lead narrows

Follow along for all the action from the Circuit of the Americas as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris face off in Austin.

Politics

22 h. ago F1 US GP LIVE: Flawless Verstappen wins US GP; Gap between McLaren rivals narrows

Follow along for all the action from the Circuit of the Americas as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris face off in Austin.

Politics

23 h. ago F1 US GP LIVE: Norris snatches second; Piastri stuck in fifth with tyre struggles

Follow along for all the action from the Circuit of the Americas as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris face off in Austin.

Politics

24 h. ago F1 US GP LIVE: Championship battle tightens as Piastri and Norris face off in Austin

Follow along for all the action from the Circuit of the Americas as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris face off in Austin.

Politics

24 h. ago The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection strategy may take some heat out of a spicy reunion in Tokyo.

Politics

31 h. ago Marsh powers Australia to victory in opening ODI against India on lively Perth pitch

Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead thanks to an important 46 from Mitch Marsh in a rain-affected match.

Politics

32 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Philippe falls for 37 as Marsh pushes Australia towards victory

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Events