World news

West Indies tested in tour game draw

<p>The West Indies were 4-114 in reply to a NSW/ACT XI's 4-426 when their tour game in Canberra was declared a draw on Saturday.</p>

Man charged with murder in WA's Goldfields

<p>Homicide detectives in Western Australia have charged an 18-year-old with murder over the death of another man known to him in the Goldfields.</p>

Visa woes bar NBL's Sotto from entering NZ

<p>Visa issues will precent Filipino centre Kai Sotto from travelling with the Adelaide 36ers to Auckland to face the New Zealand Breakers.</p>

Aussies rotate captaincy when Cummins out

<p>Josh Hazlewood is just one of several players set to step up as captain when Pat Cummins rests from ODIs in the next year, with officials to rotate...

Perth loss puts WBBL finals hopes on rocks

<p>Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other r...

Vic Libs candidate distanced from party

<p>A week out from election day, the Victorian Liberals have moved to distance themselves from an upper house candidate over her links to a controvers...

PM wraps regional tour with optimism

<p>The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other w...

'No one likes a Toolie': QLD minister

<p>Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan has issued a veiled warning to "Toolies" planning to crash Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast over the next seve...

Some relief for temporary visa holders

<p>Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain...

The truth behind this year's snake season

<p>The first national Venomous Bites and Stings Day is spreading the word about Australia's venomous creatures, and what to do if you run into one.</p...

Socceroos refugees want to inspire at cup

<p>Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others.</p>

Teens charged over assaults, robberies

<p>Detectives have arrested four teens after several men were allegedly bashed and robbed after agreeing to rendezvous with people they had met online...

NZ aim to stop Jillaroos' three-peat bid

<p>The Jillaroos are on a mission to win a third-straight Women's Rugby League World Cup crown but New Zealand are intent on revenge.</p>

Lions survive prelim, eye second AFLW flag

<p>Brisbane will boast vast grand final experience and surprise home ground advantage for the AFLW decider that will be played at their new Springfiel...

Wallabies to lift for Ireland: Slipper

<p>Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies' inconsistency is a huge issue but he's confident they will bounce back from their shock loss to Italy aga...

Special Ks knocked out of ATP Finals

<p>Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have bowed out of the ATP Finals doubles after being beaten in their 'grudge' rematch with the Olympic champion...

Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa

<p>Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat...

Cummins pleads guilty to slow over rate

<p>Australia have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for a slow over rate during their series-opening ODI victory over England in Adelaide. </p...

Breakers score NBL win over JackJumpers

<p>New Zealand Breakers have maintained their recent dominance over the Tasmania JackJumpers, beating them 84-76 in Launceston to stay among the NBL p...

Lions lock in AFLW final in Springfield

<p>Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is confident the fresh surface at their new Springfield headquarters will hold up in next Sunday's AFLW grand final...