The Western Bulldogs have stumbled into the finals, literally tumbling out of the top four via losses in the last three rounds to finish fifth. Essendon are in form and playing with little expectation, plus they beat the Bulldogs late in the home and...

A lack of match practice severely hampered Australia’s chances of success in Tokyo, with the Steelers going down in four of their five matches.

NSW recorded six deaths and 1218 cases, its highest daily tally. Three Victorian government MPs said some restrictions may need to ease as the state recorded 92 new cases. And Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned state premiers the economy will suffe...

Another action-packed day looms in Tokyo and as always we’ll be taking you right through until the evening with all the latest from the Paralympics.

On the day NSW reported 1218 new cases of COVID-19, Sydney’s eastern suburbs have been added to NSW Health’s watch list.

Paul Preusker and Lee Horner take out the Grand National, but Maher and Eustace steal the Ballarat show with the other five winners in a show of jumping dominance.

Latrell Mitchell was walking from the field when he appeared to be the target of abuse from the Roosters’ tunnel at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

The minor premiership appeared to be a foregone conclusion before the start of the weekend. Now, the Panthers and Storm are only separated by points differential.

The wait will continue for at least another year for Essendon, whose finals win drought will extend to 18 years after being outclassed by the Western Bulldogs.

Four years after a horrific bike accident, Lauren Parker arrived at the Paralympics with only gold on her mind. It was within her grasp for most of the race - until a remarkable final straight.

Three-time grand final umpire Mathew James says Toby Greene must be suspended for at least two matches for making contact with field umpire Matt Stevic, in order to send a message to junior footballers that such conduct is unacceptable.

The CUAVA-1 satellite was built and designed by Sydney-based scientists and university students.

Many thousands of people are set to populate Melbourne’s outer-northern and western areas due to work-from-home arrangements, the state’s infrastructure adviser has warned.

Racing heads to the capital of country music for a seven-race meeting on Monday.

Children and young people’s voices and concerns need to be acknowledged in the public debate on COVID-19.

The backroom discussions are a sign of the country’s traditional strongmen coming back to life after the Taliban’s stunning military campaign.

What’s at the top of Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s sporting bucket list? It’s probably not what you’d think.

Manly’s top-four destiny is in their own hands after the $1.01 favourites were made to work overtime to beat a brave Canterbury side at Redcliffe.

As the nation debates the least dangerous reopening path, the economic damage to individuals, businesses and government finances from prolonging lockdowns must be carefully considered.

Nine Entertainment chief executive Mike Sneesby said the NRL will think about the value a broadcaster can provide, not just money.

The pandemic has thrown a spotlight on how much we rely on international shipping. How secure is it? And how is it set to change?

There is palpable disappointment among industry participants who get up in the early hours every morning following the reckless behaviour of a few.

Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon is a four-time Paralympian with a dream of representing Australia at next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing - and he’ll do ‘anything’ to fund it.

John Spence, the world’s leading electron microscopist of his generation, was beloved by countless friends around the world with whom he sailed, made music, shared books, and spread happiness.

The Victorian government could take a more nuanced approach to lockdown restrictions, but it is too early to throw in the towel completely.

While smaller than last weekend’s protest, those arrested were “more agitated”, however joint Qld-NSW police forces hampered organisers’ efforts.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

A week ago, Nicole Gee, 23, posted a photo on Instagram that showed her holding a baby at that airport. She added a simple, profound comment: “I love my job.”

If you’re in a dilemma about dobbing in a friend who attended an anti-lockdown protest, or wondering whether to prioritise home-schooling over work, this free hotline may be of help.

In a new documentary, filmmaker Dean Gibson lays bare the consequences of our unjust judicial system, and shows what needs to change

“In mainstream, you go in and you get your swab and it’s very clinical. With us, you’re coming in and you’re having a yarn and we’re dealing with your mental health, we’re dealing with your social health, we’re dealing with your spiritu...

One creator/contributor says the lenders are imposing their specific morality on the internet and want to make it a sanitised space.

Mr Kelly dismissed voters’ privacy concerns about the messages, saying they should be more concerned about vaccination passports as people queried how the MP obtained their phone numbers.

Caleb Wallace, who helped organise a Freedom Rally to protest “government control” had avoided seeing any doctors when he got sick, his wife said.

A four-year-old mare who threatened to become a stable star before she even raced returns for only her fourth start at Monday’s feature Tamworth meeting.

Ross Lyon says he is excited by the thought of being part of Carlton’s process to find a new coach, a vacancy for which he is the short-priced favourite.

Queensland is set to host Australia’s long-awaited rematch with India following the women’s Twenty20 World Cup two years ago - provided final approvals are secured for the touring team’s arrival to quarantine in the state.

Dave Rennie says the Wallabies undertook a ‘brutal review’ after their Eden Park defeat. If the coach is serious, several players will be facing the axe for the Perth Test.

Tens of thousands of Victorian year 12s are expected to request special consideration when applying for university.

The future we have been dreaming of seems closer than ever as blossoms open.

This online stream sees German baroque violinist Jonas Zschenderlein spouting fire, in a lockdown performance without an audience.

A seventh-generation orchard owner has never seen a larger crop, but lockdown means most of the fruit has gone to waste.

Between now and the end of the year you will face events that could cause stress. The trick is to tune in to your self-talk.

Gretta Ray’s perfectionism stood between her and her debut LP. And she had some growing up to do after Drive won her the 2016 Unearthed talent search.

Experts say underlying demand for Australian education in China has withstood political tensions and border closures.

On August 30, 1916, 22 men from Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic exploration team were rescued after 137 days marooned on Elephant Island. The men had been left in a hole in the ice cliffs while Shackleton sailed for help in a rowboat.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hinted that the already tough level 4 restrictions could get even stronger to stamp Delta out.

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hasn’t ruled out a shock fairytale finals comeback for favourite son and former skipper Nathan Jones.

The teacher had been experiencing symptoms she attributed to allergies when she removed her mask to read a story to her class.

As NSW prepares for a return to school, there are lessons from the Canadian experience.