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Australian Associated PressPapenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has signed a contract extension, committing to the Storm for the 2026 NRL season.
- Australian Associated Press
Injury in England win a worry ahead of women's Ashes
Tammy Beaumont guided England to an ODI series win in South Africa, scoring 65 not out in a rain-affected decider in Potchefstroom.
- Australian Associated Press
Spurs star Romero apologised over comments - Ange
Ange Postecoglou says he's cleared the air with an apologetic Cristian Romero after he aimed a dig at the Tottenham board over its transfer policy.
- Australian Associated Press
Pachuca shock Botafogo, reach Intercontinental Cup semi
Mexico's Pachuca are through to the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals after upsetting travel-weary Brazilian champions Botafogo 3-0 in Doha.
- Australian Associated Press
Alvarez shows what Man City is missing in Atletico win
Atletico Madrid boosted their ambitions for a top eight spot in the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava.
- Australian Associated Press
Pallister strikes gold as Australians make a splash
Lani Pallister has won the 800m freestyle and Alex Perkins has taken bronze in the 50m butterfly as Australia shone at the world short course championships.
- Australian Associated Press
Human rights anger as Saudi World Cup 2034 is confirmed
Human rights groups brand Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts as a 'reckless decision' that will put 'lives at risk'.
- Australian Associated Press
RLPA open to November 1 change for NRL expansion clubs
A Papua New Guinea side is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current contracting rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with players.
- Australian Associated Press
Trump to ring New York Stock Exchange bell: report
Wall Street will reportedly get a visit from US president-elect Donald Trump to ring the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell for the first time.
- Australian Associated Press
Double delight for Williams as Bilbao remain unbeaten
Inaki Williams scored both goals as Athletic Bilbao eased to a 2-0 victory over Fenerbahce in Istanbul to stay undefeated in the Europa League.
- Australian Associated Press
Zimbabwe secure last-ball T20 win over Afghanistan
Tashinga Musekiwa scored the 11 runs needed from the final over to give Zimbabwe victory over Afghanistan in the first of a three-match T20 series.
- Australian Associated Press
Sutherland ton lifts Australia to ODI win over India
Annabel Sutherland has smacked 110 off 95 balls and Ashleigh Gardner snared a five-wicket haul as Australia crushed India at the WACA Ground.
- Australian Associated Press
Unis in anti-Semitism spotlight after recent attacks
As Jewish communities reel from recent violent attacks, a parliamentary inquiry trying to stamp out anti-Semitism at universities will sit on Thursday.
- Australian Associated Press
All eyes on jobs with rates relief finally in sight
Fresh figures on the jobs market are expected to show more gradual softening to reflect a sluggish economy.
- Australian Associated Press
Ex-Bomber Zaharakis to race Ironman world championships
David Zaharakis played 226 AFL games, but now the 34-year-old is preparing to compete in his first Ironman 70.3 world championship.
- Australian Associated Press
Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment
A group of developers has warned of significant delays to the renewable energy needed to power Australian homes and businesses as green tape chokes investment.
- Australian Associated Press
State climate ambition to set the bar for 2035 target
The bundled climate goals of state and territory governments amounts to a total emissions cut of 71 per cent by 2035, analysis suggests.
- Australian Associated Press
Papua New Guinea's NRL dream set for fruition
A rugby league-mad nation of 12 million people is set to have its NRL wish granted when the Prime Ministers of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet.
- Australian Associated Press
Did Liberal leader defame MP? Judge to give decision
John Pesutto's future as leader of the Victorian Liberals may depend on what a judge says about the defamation case against him by a former colleague.
- Australian Associated Press
Stats show top order crucial for third Test in Brisbane
Data shows surviving the new ball is crucial in determining the eventual winner in Tests at the Gabba, putting the onus on Australia's top order in Brisbane.