13 h. ago LIVE Melbourne derby Big Bash: Sam Harper smashes six into top level of Marvel as Stars chase 167

Follow along live as the Melbourne Renegades host their cross-town rivals, the Stars, from Marvel Stadium.

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13 h. ago LIVE Melbourne derby Big Bash: Stars thrash Renegades as Vaughan criticises England hierarchy

The Melbourne derby was dominated by the big hitters at Marvel Stadium, and it was the men in green who had the last laugh. Recap all the action here.

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13 h. ago Stars thrash Renegades as Vaughan criticises England hierarchy

The Melbourne derby was dominated by the big hitters at Marvel Stadium, and it was the men in green who had the last laugh. Recap all the action here.

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22 h. ago Starc, Head and Carey were outstanding, but they weren’t why Australia hammered England

Test cricket is decided by an array of mini-contests. Australia won the Ashes 4-1 because they won the vast majority of those tight little battles.

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22 h. ago Medical episode theory in horror crash that put two girls in hospital

Police are investigating the possibility that the driver of a truck that crashed into four cars may have suffered a medical episode.

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26 h. ago From Traralgon to Covent Garden: How Victoria’s ‘Billy Elliot’ became a Royal Ballet star

Now a principal with one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, Calvin Richardson has some advice for young dancers on how to stay true to themselves.

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27 h. ago ‘Can I come see you for 10 minutes?’: Before she shocked the world, this US star sent an Aussie a text

Amanda Anisimova enjoyed a career-best season last year, making two grand slam finals, but her Australian best friend played a key role.

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32 h. ago United Cup 2026 as it happened: Australia eliminated from the United Cup, Poland to play USA in semi

Australia’s hunt for a United Cup title will have to continue in 2027, after the home nation were eliminated by Poland in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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34 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur defeats Hurkacz to keep Australian hopes alive

It all comes down to the mixed doubles, as John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter fight for a spot in tomorrow’s semi-finals. Follow all the action.

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35 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur match to go the distance after Hurkacz wins second set

Alex de Minaur must win against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz if he wants to keep Australia’s United Cup hopes alive. Follow all the action.

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35 h. ago Mother and two young girls injured in Sunshine Coast crash identified

Police are investigating the possibility that the driver of a truck that crashed into four cars may have suffered a medical episode.

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36 h. ago Magpies star Bobby Hill granted leave of absence from the club

The 2023 Norm Smith medallist is taking a leave of absence from the Magpies as he deals with personal issues.

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37 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: Swiatek dominates against Aussie teen with victory in 56 minutes

Alex de Minaur must win against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz if he wants to keep Australia’s United Cup hopes alive. Follow all the action.

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39 h. ago Fears blaze will jump Victorian border as fire bans declared across NSW

Extreme heat and wind are expected to sweep into NSW and the ACT on Saturday, with warnings a large bushfire burning south of the Murray River could blow across the border.

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39 h. ago Star British author Zadie Smith joins dozens of authors boycotting Adelaide Writers’ Week

Local and international writers have pulled out of one of the country’s best-loved writers’ festivals after Palestinian-Australian Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from its program.

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40 h. ago After a ‘rough patch’, Watford fans are singing the name of Socceroos’ teen star again

Nestory Irankunda made an instant name for himself when he arrived at the English club. But after losing his starting place, things are looking up again for the prodigiously talented 19-year-old.

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44 h. ago NSW firefighters head south amid concern Vic blazes could jump border

Volunteers are being sent to support Victorian firefighting efforts as larges swathes of NSW brace for extreme conditions over the weekend.

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44 h. ago From a ‘seaming viper’ that got Travis Head, to the MCG’s two

It was hardly a vintage series, but there was still much to celebrate – and plenty to poke fun at – over the past six weeks.

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47 h. ago ‘My everything’: Matildas star heads home following mother’s rare cancer diagnosis

The Australia and Arsenal star announced the news via her Instagram account, saying she was in shock.

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50 h. ago ‘I’ve never cried so much in my life’: Robert Irwin plans his next steps

He’s come down to earth after Dancing with the Stars, but the Australian star now has big plans for his future.

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