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Australian Associated PressAussie claims historic first but can't save NFL's 49ers
Despite Mitch Wishnowsky's best efforts, San Francisco 49ers blew another late lead to a division opponent in frustrating fashion.
- Australian Associated Press
Barrister on drugs charges gets bail on third attempt
A barrister and former public prosecutor has been granted bail as he faces a swathe of drug charges, including trafficking a commercial quantity of GHB.
- Australian Associated Press
'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto says nobody has come to him about a challenge, but if someone wants to take him on for the top job, they can bring it on.
- Australian Associated Press
Luai leaves Penrith with best win rate in 44 years
Penrith's spiritual leader Jarome Luai will leave the club for Wests Tigers with the best winning strike rate since 1980.
- Yahoo News Australia
Jet ski riders photographed in 'utterly disgusting' act with migrating whales
A series of photographs supplied to Yahoo News reveals why witnesses were shocked by the early morning activity. Find out more.
- Australian Associated Press
It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse
Healthy living, happy voters. Labor and the LNP have put health front and centre in the Queensland election campaign.
- Australian Associated Press
Padres defy hostile crowd to down the Dodgers
The San Diego Padres have thumped the Los Angeles Dodgers in an action-packed and at times hostile American League playoff game.
- Australian Associated Press
Storm eager for Utoikamanu to help topple Penrith
Shawn Blore says the arrival of Stefano Utoikamanu can further bolster Melbourne's forward pack as they seek to end Penrith's dominance.
- Australian Associated Press
Gobbo claims she didn't know about Mokbel's escape plan
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has contradicted Tony Mokbel's claims she was aware the drug kingpin was planning to abscond to Greece during his trial.
- Australian Associated Press
Palestine supporters want 'solidarity' in Oct 7 events
Authorities are bracing for controversial pro-Palestinian events to get underway in Sydney and Melbourne on the anniversary of Hamas' deadly assault on Israel.
- Australian Associated Press
Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped
Penrith's premiership-winning skipper Isaah Yeo is the new Australian rugby league team captain amid a radical squad overhaul by coach Mal Meninga.
- Australian Associated Press
Dally M winner Kernick dropped from Australian squad
Australia's selectors have made the shock call to drop Sydney Roosters star Olivia Kernick from their Test squad, despite her winning the NRLW's Dally M Medal.
- Australian Associated Press
Perfect Cooly Gold 10 would make Ali's Day
Ali Day has confirmed this year's Coolangatta Gold will be his last if he wins the iconic surf event for a 10th time in as many starts.
- Australian Associated Press
Pies, Blues sharpen focus on trade for Port's Houston
The AFL trade period promises to be one of the busiest on record, with star pair Dan Houston and Bailey Smith among players intent on moving to new clubs.
- Australian Associated Press
Roigard returns for All Blacks' demanding northern tour
The All Blacks have named their 36-man squad for a hugely-testing tour in which they play three of the world's top five teams in consecutive weeks.
- Australian Associated Press
Penrith want full hand of premiership rings in 2025
Penrith built their fourth-straight NRL premiership on a "legacy" motto introduced by coaching staff, but players say there is still far more to be achieved.
- Australian Associated Press
Vilips and Porter earn spots in golf's big time
Australian young guns Karl Vilips and Cassie Porter are heading to golf's biggest tours in the US next year after earning promotions.
- Australian Associated Press
Australians return home as Middle East conflict rages
Hundreds of Australians have been evacuated from Lebanon as bombardments intensify and there remains a risk the Middle East will descend into further conflict.
- Australian Associated Press
Brondello's WNBA Finals-bound Liberty not satisfied
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello can win a second WNBA crown, a decade on from her first, after the side emphatically booked their Finals berth.
- Australian Associated Press
Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.