Cleary celebrates Mary Fowler milestone as Matildas eye Asian Cup
Australian sports fans rally around Mary Fowler as she nears a major milestone in her return from injury, a timely boost for the Matildas before the Asian Cup.
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Canberra on edge as leadership chaos and beer tax take centre stage
Parliament resumes in Canberra as leadership turmoil and a brewing beer-tax debate dominate the first sitting week, with MPs weighing policy moves and responses.
Labor caucus urges Wells to speed gambling ads reform after FOI findings
Federal Labour MPs pressure Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells to push ahead with gambling advertising reforms after Freedom of Information documents reveal departmental concerns about sports codes and media impact.
Lynx ease past Bendigo in Perth as coach rails at players
Perth Lynx claim a comfortable win over Bendigo Spirit in a Perth clash, with Bendigo’s Kennedy Kereama directing a blunt post-match dressing-down after a second-half fade.
Australian house-price growth slows as rate-hike fears temper market
Prices ease across major cities as buyers pause and lenders calibrate in anticipation of Reserve Bank rate moves. Analysts say the slowdown reflects higher borrowing costs and cautious sentiment.
Germany’s foreign minister heads to Australia and the Pacific on five-day regional tour
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on a five-day regional tour with stops in Australia and New Zealand, as part of broader Indo-Pacific diplomacy and engagement in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Kings comeback vs Taipans seals seventh NBL win for Sydney
Sydney Kings staged a dramatic late rally to overturn a 24-point deficit and beat the Cairns Taipans by 14, extending their NBL winning streak and keeping pace near the top.
Ten-man Mariners stun Victory in a dramatic ALM upset
Central Coast Mariners pull off a dramatic ALM upset against Melbourne Victory after going a man down, with Ali Auglah netting the winner and Redmayne influential in defence and goal.
Clark on Steve Smith selection for T20 World Cup debate
Former Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark weighs in on whether dropping Steve Smith for the T20 World Cup would be a misstep, highlighting the balance debate in Australia’s squad planning.
Tiley floats best-of-five sets for women at the AO
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley has floated a proposal for women to play best-of-five-set matches from the Australian Open quarter-finals, sparking questions about fairness and logistics.