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Beth Mooney powered Perth Scorchers to victory in their Women’s Big Bash League season opener.

CricketMooney masterclass powers Perth to first-up WBBL win

A Beth Mooney masterclass has powered Perth Scorchers to a dominant nine-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades in their Women’s Big Bash League season opener at the WACA Ground.

Josh Kempton

Amy Atwell has put on a shooting masterclass to help the UC Capitals topple the Venom in Geelong. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumAtwell stars as Capitals spoil Han Xu's birthday

The UC Capitals have held strong in defence to pick up their second win of the WNBL season against a Maddy Rocci-less Geelong Venom.

Sebastian Tan

Roston Chase helped West Indies to a big first Test win over Bangladesh in Dhaka. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSpinners, King lead Windies to big first Test win

West spinner Roston Chase took 5-36 before opener Brandon King hit an unbeaten 81 as their team chased down 170 to beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka.

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Star import Cole Anthony played a big role as Melbourne United beat Cairns. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumMelbourne hammer Cairns, injuries strike Taipans

Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne United

Steve Barrett

South Africa were celebrating as they grabbed seven Australian wickets before lunch on day 5. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumLatest Cape Town disaster blows Australia away

Australia's quest for series victory in South Africa has been brutally crushed on a horror final morning in Cape Town, with the tourists falling to 7-60.

Scott Bailey

German Ferreyra has had a goal controversially ruled out in the Wanderers' draw with Macarthur. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWanderers 'disappointed' with scoreless Bulls draw

Western Sydney have been forced to settle for a point after German Ferreyra's match-winner against Macarthur FC was disallowed for offside.

Joanna Guelas

‘Australia’s hottest AFL WAG’ has delivered a brutal swipe at Lachie Neale over his affair that ended his marriage to Jules.

Celebrity GossipVideoAFL WAG’s savage swipe at Neale over Tess Crosley affair

‘Australia’s hottest AFL WAG’ has delivered a brutal swipe at Lachie Neale over his affair that ended his marriage to Jules.

Taylor Renouf

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Dockers CEO makes bold call on Wharfie Time’s future

Is Wharfie Time dead after the grand final collapse? Fremantle has made its call.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hawthorn have battered the Eagles.

AFLWVideoRoberts injury just the tip of the iceberg in Eagles loss

West Coast Eagles have lived a nightmare on Halloween as they lost superstar Ella Roberts to a knee injury en route to a 55-point thrashing at the hands of Hawthorn.

Ben Smith

Marnus Labuschagne lasted just three balls in Australia's second innings at Newlands. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumLabuschagne will go, but can he return to Test team?

Marnus Labuschagne's horror run in Australia's top order is certain to be over, with the Queenslander now set for a long stint in the Sheffield Shield

Scott Bailey

He has been hit with the notice after being sued by NSW independent MP Alexander Greenwich. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NewsPremiumLatham served bankruptcy notice at races

The former Labor leader was heading out of the Golden Eagle at Randwick Racecourse when he was handed a large stack of papers.

Alexandra Feiam

Ella Roberts of the Eagles gets assisted off the ground after her injury.

AFLWPremiumEagles star goes down with worrying knee injury

West Coast Eagles superstar Ella Roberts is facing a nervous wait after her final game of the season ended prematurely following a knee injury.

Ben Smith

Darcee Garbin (l) and Steph Reid (12) played key roles for Tasmania as they beat Sydney. (Chris Kidd/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumJewels snuff out Flames' unbeaten WNBL start

Tasmania Jewels have marked their first WNBL game in Launceston by coming from behind to defeat previously unbeaten Sydney by eight points.

Adrian Warren

Melbourne Cup 2026 field Derby Day

SEE THE LOOKSCamera IconDerby Day 2026: Best and worst dressed celebrities

Celebrities braved the rain at Flemington on Saturday to officially kickstart the beloved Melbourne Cup Carnival. SEE ALL THE LOOKS

Hannah Cross

Talia Kapetanellis (right) has continued to find the net and keep the Mariners top of the ALW table. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMariners young gun continues dominance for ALW leaders

Talia Kapetanellis is a force to be reckoned with after leading Central Coast to a third-straight ALW win, hours after Sydney FC found their first.

Morgan Reinwald

News. Rumble in the West skateboarding competion at McCallum Park in Victoria Park. Mia Kretzer (12). Jackson Flindell

SportPremiumMeet WA’s 12yo skateboarding sensation eyeing Olympic glory

She’s the Perth pocket rocket who at just 12 years old has already made it big in the world of skateboarding. But in some ways, Mia Kretzer is just an ordinary kid juggling school with hobbies.

Jessica Evensen

Sophie Devine scored an unbeaten 47 as Perth Scorchers defeated Melbourne Renegades. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumScorchers, Strikers start WBBL campaigns with big wins

Adelaide Strikers were too good for Melbourne Stars, before a horror collapse consigned Melbourne Renegades to a landslide loss to Perth Scorchers.

Steve Barrett

Opener Sam Harper got Victoria off to a fast start in their Shield clash with Queensland. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumQld rally after Harper launches Vics in flying start

Victoria were 9-282 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield Clash against Queensland at the Gabba.

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Awer Mabil of City celebrates a goal during his side's A-League win against Sydney FC. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMabil and Marcondes magic steer City past Sydney

Recruits Awer Mabil and Emiliano Marcondes have steered Melbourne City to a 2-1 win over Sydney FC and coach Aurelio Vidmar believes there is more to come.

Anna Harrington

Josh Inglis was run out.

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Australia’s Test series against South Africa has come down to an epic final day in Cape Town. Follow all the action with our live blog.

Sam Konstas could not repeat his recent good run of form in the Shield match against Tasmania. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMaddinson fails again as Tasmania dominate NSW

Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson and Kurtis Patterson struggled to make an impact for NSW as Tasmania took control of their Shield match in Hobart.

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Robyn Choi is in contention going into the final round of the LPGA Tour event in Malaysia. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussie eyes rare crack at LPGA Tour glory

On track for a career-best result, Australian Robyn Choi will need to overhaul a formidable leader if she is to win the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship.

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Chad Schofield riding Skyhook win Race 8 Asahi Super Dry Golden Eagle.

RACINGPremiumSheza Alibi horror show presents $10 million race to Skyhook

A Golden Eagle horror show for hot favourite Sheza Alibi has presented the race to Skyhook, who claimed an upset triumph in the Group 1 $10 million feature at Randwick.

Hayden King

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: James McDonald celebrates after riding Stormy Marco to victory in the Howden Victoria Derby and Lady Shenandoah to victory in the TAB Empire Rose Stakes during Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 31, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

RACINGPremiumMcDonald’s delivery: Champion hoop takes four on Derby Day

Champion jockey James McDonald has done it again on Derby Day at Flemington, taking home four of the last five races and the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) aboard Stormy Marco.

Hayden King