Entertainment news

Pretend it's not Messi: Socceroo Souttar
December 03, 2022 03:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos defender Harry Souttar says pretending they're not playing Lionel Messi might help dim the Argentina captain's influence on their World Cup game.

Argentina coach not surprised by Socceroos
December 03, 2022 03:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSArgentina's coach Lionel Scaloni says he's not surprised to be meeting Australia in a World Cup knockout game.

Three things favour Socceroos: Arnold
December 03, 2022 02:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos coach Graham Arnold says there's three things in his side's favour when they meet Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.

COVID caused unbreakable bond: Socceroos
December 03, 2022 01:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoach Graham Arnold says the COVID pandemic created an unbreakable bond of mateship in his Socceroos, who play Argentina in a round of 16 game at the World Cup.

Aussie Levi's seven tries in Dubai Sevens
December 03, 2022 12:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMaddison Levi has starred for Australia's women world champs on the opening day of the Dubai Sevens, scoring seven tries as they eased into the quarter-finals.

Green ready to fend off Open challengers
December 02, 2022 10:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHannah Green is in pole position to become the first home player to win the Australian Open women's golf crown since the great Karrie Webb in 2014.

36ers in big comeback to beat Taipans
December 02, 2022 10:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Adelaide 36ers have rallied to down the Cairns Taipans 78-75 in the NBL.

Great Scott eyes second Open crown
December 02, 2022 10:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHalfway co-leader Adam Scott is hoping to secure a second Australian Open crown to kick-start a major-winning 2023.

Pat Cummins not a fan of Test follow-ons
December 02, 2022 10:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTest captain Pat Cummins says he decided not to enforce the follow-on against the West Indies in order to give his bowling attack a well-earned rest.

Cummins joins rare company with quick 200
December 02, 2022 10:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPat Cummins has claimed his milestone 200th Test wicket, leaving him with the best average and strike rate of any Australian to have passed the figure.

Concussion opens door for Windies batter
December 02, 2022 09:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA 139.5km/h Cameron Green bouncer concussed West Indies batter Nkrumah Bonner during the first Test at Optus Stadium.

Aussie bowlers make history on big day
December 02, 2022 09:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's bowling attack showed why all four key members have 200 Test wickets to their name, putting their team on top against West Indies in Perth.

Cummins, Starc open door for Australia
December 02, 2022 08:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia have the chance to push for a win to start the Test summer after Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ensured a huge first-innings lead over West Indies.

Cummins joins rare air with quick 200
December 02, 2022 08:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPat Cummins has brought up his 200th Test wicket, leaving him with the best average and strike-rate of any Australian to have passed the figure.

Mostert scores provisional Supercars pole
December 02, 2022 07:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNine drivers have smashed the previous lap record in a speedy Adelaide 500 qualifying session with Holden star Chaz Mostert claiming provisional pole.

Ricky Ponting taken to hospital in Perth
December 02, 2022 07:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRicky Ponting has been taken to hospital in Perth after feeling unwell during the first Test between Australia and West Indies at Optus Stadium.

Sutherland leads Victoria fightback v NSW
December 02, 2022 07:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPaceman Will Sutherland dragged Victoria back into their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW, with the home team 27 runs ahead at 1-78 in their second innings.

Starc sparks late Windies collapse
December 02, 2022 07:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia have opted not to enforce the follow on after Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins starred to dismiss West Indies for 283, a deficit of 315 runs.

SA near 300 Shield lead after quicks star
December 02, 2022 06:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA strong pace bowling effort has given South Australia the advantage in their Shield match in Hobart, leading Tasmania by almost 300 runs after day two.

Queensland top order does job against WA
December 02, 2022 06:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland batters Matthew Renshaw, Joe Burns and Bryce Street all passed 50 as the hosts made a strong start to the Sheffield Shield clash against WA.