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England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner

England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner

David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.

Asian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move

Asian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move

Asian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move

Asian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move

Chloe Logarzo Berryhill is back in the A-League Women with a point to prove and the Women's Asian Cup in her sights.

Distance no worry for Australia's winter Olympians

Distance no worry for Australia's winter Olympians

Distance no worry for Australia's winter Olympians

Distance no worry for Australia's winter Olympians

Spread out across Italy's Alps and cities, Australia's Olympic chef de mission Alisa Camplin-Warner says a new-look opening ceremony is logical and necessary.

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Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Brisbane's reinforcements fired but JaVale McGee, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds, ensured the Illawarra Hawks notched a much-needed home NBL win

O'Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors

O'Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors

Barry O'Farrell is expected to reclaim his role as Wests Tigers chairman after the club's owners bowed to pressure from the NRL to have the board reinstated.

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

A traumatised woman has been unable to go to the dentist or get a haircut for two years after she was sexually assaulted during a massage session.

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'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar

'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar

'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar

'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar

Bendigo's Olivia Pollerd believes the WNBL is underestimating her team, while Adelaide's Dallas Loughridge says her new coach has reignited their group.

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.

Why veteran feels he's already won Sydney to Hobart

Why veteran feels he's already won Sydney to Hobart

Why veteran feels he's already won Sydney to Hobart

Why veteran feels he's already won Sydney to Hobart

A luxurious yacht and the oldest boat to ever race the bluewater classic will headline Maritimo's fleet, and it's exciting both skippers.

Harbour Bridge toll decision means red tape for drivers

Harbour Bridge toll decision means red tape for drivers

Harbour Bridge toll decision means red tape for drivers

Harbour Bridge toll decision means red tape for drivers

Drivers have been promised ongoing toll rebates in exchange for the introduction of a two way toll on the Harbour bridge, but there'll be no automatic refunds.

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge.

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

'Glorified shed': desperate conditions for migrant mums

A migrant mother who abandoned her baby in a motel is just one example of the dire circumstances experienced by workers filling labour gaps in rural Australia.

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

A judge has found a man guilty of raping a 76-year-old woman during a New Year's break-and-enter, rejecting his claims they only had a scuffle in the dark.

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Sydney Sixers' teen star sidelined with back injury

Sydney Sixers' 16-year-old star Caoimhe Bray will miss several months of cricket, after scans showed a re-emergence of a stress fracture in her back.

Stalker’s obsession with radio host Jackie O explained

A mentally ill man was experiencing delusions when he sent hundreds of messages to radio host Jackie O before turning up outside her home.

Mitchell could take centre stage in Souths backline

Latrell Mitchell has trained at centre for South Sydney, in a move that would allow for Jye Gray to wear the No.1 jersey for the Rabbitohs in 2026.

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

As a community takes stock after a blazing inferno that destroyed 16 homes, legal advocates say being prepared for the worst case scenario is crucial.

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Patients suffer while hospital funding row drags on

Emergency room doctors work tirelessly to prepare patients for treatment but without funding co-operation, delays for critical care may continue to increase.

Childcare worker sentenced for grabbing, dragging boy

A young worker expressed remorse for assaulting a boy after becoming frustrated and flustered while trying to settle a group of children for a nap.

Like Franklin: new Swan draws legendary comparison

Charlie Curnow is already calling the shots with his new Sydney teammates, with midfielder Errol Gulden seeing similarities with an AFL legend.

The smell of native grasses reviving women's knowledge

Indigenous women are tapping into an ancient knowledge of native grains, harvesting and cooking with them, through their sense of smell.

'Just get him here': Tszyu sweats over rival's no-show

Tim Tszyu's American rival has failed to arrive on time for the Australian superstar's scheduled super-welterweight showdown in Sydney.

You never know: retirement not on cards for Volkanovski

Set for a Sydney homecoming against Diego Lopes, Australia's UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has no plans of slowing down in his featherweight title defence.

Mother confronts son's killer after decades of pain

The mother of a teenager killed almost three decades ago by a Molotov cocktail has spoken of the guilt and pain she has been forced to endure.

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