16 m. ago Waller backs Via Sistina to handle heavy challenge in Winx Stakes defence

Chris Waller is looking to Via Sistina’s European form, and a tip from a star English jockey, as evidence his superstar can go back-to-back in the Winx Stakes.

Politics

1 hour ago South African spinner reported for suspect action on ODI debut as Zampa punished for swearing

Prenelan Subrayen will have to clear his name after being cited during South Africa’s 98-run win over Australia in Cairns.

Politics

3 h. ago Coates to stay at Storm, but there’s a twist with his new deal

Superstar winger Xavier Coates is poised to recommit to Melbourne, but it won’t be long before speculation about his future ramps up again.

Events

6 h. ago NATO scrambles jets as Russian drones strike near Romanian border

NATO has scrambled fighter jets to the border of Romania and Ukraine after a Russian drone attack hit close to Romanian territory.

Events

6 h. ago Alex Johnston has scored 209 NRL tries. We mapped every single one of them

Rugby league history awaits the Rabbitohs flyer. The next question is: how far will he take the NRL try-scoring record? And who could ever catch him?

Politics

6 h. ago A bad wig and OTT characters make this crime series darkly comic

The co-creator of Netflix hit Ozark takes on the drug trade in Rotterdam’s docks in this European co-production.

Events

6 h. ago The serious, and not so serious, reasons to watch Bombers v Blues in MCG mockbuster

They may be two of the biggest clubs in the land, but Thursday night’s clash has been deemed second-rate, to the point it has been stripped of free-to-air coverage.

Events

6 h. ago Australia considering revolutionary injury subs rule for this summer

Injury substitutes could be trialled in the Sheffield Shield this summer, accelerating what may be the most hotly debated change in Test cricket’s history.

Events

6 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street falls as AI darlings extend slump

Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks that had surged in the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence technology are dragging Wall Street lower again on Wednesday.

Politics

7 h. ago Cumin lamb skewers with quick chilli pickle is your new weeknight go

Transport yourself with this easy street-food-inspired feast.

Politics

7 h. ago Wallabies to unleash fastest man in Australian rugby against Springboks

An outrageous, 130m try for Australia’s Sevens team took him viral. Now Corey Toole is set to wear the Wallaby gold in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport

10 h. ago New Google phones hit the street sporting better cameras, faster processor and AI smarts

In addition to more AI, the Pixel 10 line-up adds extra zoom in the lowest-end model, Qi2 charging for the whole line-up and a dust-proof rating for the bendable phone.

Technology

16 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 24: Merrett returns from injury for his 250th, Blues leave out veteran

The Bombers skipper will make his return from a broken hand for his side’s clash with their arch enemy, Carlton.

Events

16 h. ago The Crows’ case: What Adelaide will argue in Rankine submission to the AFL

The Crows had been due to present their case on Wednesday afternoon but were granted a 24-hour extension by the league.

Events

16 h. ago Ben Melham’s horse shifted, giving wife rails run to victory. Now stewards are investigating betting sheets

Jamie Melham won the Caulfield race last Saturday on $3.20 favourite Jimmy Recard, but her husband, Ben, was suspended for eight meetings for careless riding in the same event on a less-fancied rival.

Events

18 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Leave a bit of hope for me’: Bobby Hill to miss again, finals unlikely

The 2023 Norm Smith medallist will miss yet again for Collingwood and is only a slim chance to play a part in the Magpies’ finals series.

Events

19 h. ago Waller’s long shot could stun intriguing field at Hawkesbury

It’s not unusual for the Chris Waller training juggernaut to dominate a black type middle distance feature close to spring, but the big surprise might be one of his less fancied runners stealing the show.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘You don’t get what you want’: The top NRL talent yet to secure their futures

A Brisbane Bronco has refused to concede his career at Red Hill is over, as he leads a list of men yet to secure their futures beyond 2025.

Politics

19 h. ago No Wednesday call on Rankine as Crows given extra time to respond to AFL

The AFL has granted Adelaide an extension to respond to its proposed ban for Izak Rankine, pushing a decision back another day.

Politics