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Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years

Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years

Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom, whose whereabouts is unknown, was jailed for two years by a French court for misusing assets as a club president.

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Ex-Penrith Panthers player Taylan May's domestic violence charges have been dropped after his wife did not come to court, costing taxpayers $20,000.

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Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney

Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney

The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

Volkanovski to make long-awaited return in title fight

Volkanovski to make long-awaited return in title fight

Australian MMA superstar Alexander Volkanovski will fight for the first time in 14 months in a featherweight title bout at UFC 314 in Miami.

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Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal proceedings against former union boss John Setka and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Enhanced Games' president says Australia is a "fruitful realm" for athletes potentially joining James Magnussen in competing at the event with no drug testing.

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

South African Dricus Du Plessis has retained his middleweight belt with a unanimous points win over a battered, bloodied Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

The jury in Matildas striker Sam Kerr's London trial have been asked to consider if calling a policeman "stupid and white" is still racist.

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has told a UK court she thought a police officer abused his power and privilege, but denies insulting his 'whiteness'.

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

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It's Trew: Arisa revels as skateboard role model

At the age of 14, Arisa Trew hopes she's a role model for skateboarding while her father has no doubt about her impact on the sport.

Water safety pioneer, master swim coach makes a splash

Water safety pioneer and master swim coach Laurie Lawrence is among a batch of sporting luminaries feted in the Australia Day Honours list.

Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting

Sportsbet has been taken to court in a class action over its Fast Code services, which allows customers to bet on a live event.

Nursing support for all, no matter the cancer type

Cancer patients will find it easier to get specialised support after the government committed millions during one of the nation's biggest fundraising events.

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Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry

The $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel Group to British streaming behemoth DAZN is being called a landmark for Australian sports broadcasting.

Kings storm home to beat Breakers in NBL

Jaylen Adams has come up with a series of clutch plays down the stretch to guide the Sydney Kings to an eight-point NBL win over the NZ Breakers in Auckland.

China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact

Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".

Husband pleads guilty over crash that killed Olympian

Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a new charge over the crash the led to death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins.

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

2032 Olympic Games countdown begins with venue review

The countdown to the Brisbane Olympics has begun with an independent infrastructure review body to deliver a 2032 Games venue blueprint in 100 days.

Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild and model Liz Hurley were among famous faces at Flemington, as the crowd was stunned by the Melbourne Cup winner.

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