Following his international retirement, former England captain Ben Stokes is reportedly attracting significant interest from BBL franchises, with Sydney Sixers leading the race for a potential record-breaking AUD 600,000 contract.
Bob Montgomery, 82, died unexpectedly a day after completing a 5,200km charity bike ride from Broome to Bowral with his grandson, raising $104,965 for Motor Neurone Disease NSW.
A 35-year-old pizza shop owner arrested for wearing a fake police vest and carrying a replica gun at Sydney's Moore Park has been granted bail after police confirmed he was attending a costume party.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
A complainant in the Alan Jones indecent assault trial told a Sydney court he reported the alleged abuse to teach his child right from wrong. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges.
Complainant J testified in Sydney Local Court that broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, allegedly indecently assaulted him during a 2004 stay at his Fitzroy Falls farm, demanding he shower and return in a robe, and later touching genitals and kissing without consent.
Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Swimming Australia's leadership group after missing the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to drink instead of supporting teammates.
Australia sells $89 camera glasses raising privacy fears; Victoria phases out Montessori/Steiner schools; Iran denies Trump’s negotiation plans; sport news includes FIFA, cycling and sailing.
Sydney's largest toll road operator, Transurban, will continue annual toll increases of at least 4% despite the NSW government's $850m deal for limited toll cuts on a few motorways, with the premier citing Transurban's resistance to broader reforms.
A former schoolboy athlete, Complainant J, testified in the Alan Jones trial, alleging the broadcaster kissed him and touched his genitalia as a teenager. J stated he feared losing Jones's financial support, which included money, a car, and a phone, if he reported the alleged indecent assaults. Jones denies all wrongdoing.
Two men, aged 39 and 35, were arrested at Sydney's Moore Park after reports of a person with a firearm. Police found one man allegedly carrying a replica gun and wearing a bulletproof vest, confirming the weapon was fake and there was no ongoing public threat.
A champion athlete, now testifying in a Sydney court, alleges Alan Jones, 85, befriended him at 14, provided financial support, and committed indecent acts including kissing without consent.
Two men in their 60s were seriously injured and hospitalized after a building under construction partially collapsed in Ultimo, Sydney. Debris fell onto Wattle Street and a nearby Shell petrol station, damaging parked cars, prompting evacuations and a police warning for the public to avoid the area.
The Australasian Tour announces a 19-event summer golf schedule, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's return to Kingston Heath and the Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, potentially featuring Bryson DeChambeau. The season includes European Tour spots and new venues.
NSW government announces toll reductions on Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel from 2027-2028, excluding WestConnex. Motorcyclists get 50% off. The plan, costing $143M over five years, involves two-way tolling on Eastern Distributor and is criticized by opposition.
Two men, aged in their 30s and 60s, are in serious condition after a building collapsed at a construction site in Ultimo, inner Sydney. Emergency services responded to the incident, which saw a wall and roof fall onto parked cars, evacuating 35 people from a nearby building.
Alan Jones, 85, faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six male complainants, spanning 2003-2020. He denies all allegations, pleading not guilty.
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones has appeared in court for the start of his trial, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six male complainants. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with the judge-only trial expected to last several weeks.
Two major David Hockney exhibitions are set to open in Australia later this year, months after the British artist's death at 88. The National Gallery of Australia will host "Portraits in Print," while Carriageworks Sydney will stage "Bigger & Closer," an immersive show featuring Hockney's own narration.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
O3 Space, a startup founded by Luca Yang, has opened a 24/7 study cafe in Sydney, transforming a former radical bookshop site. Popular with students, the cafe offers a unique "third place" environment, charging hourly after three free weekly hours, and plans to expand its around-the-clock access.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching in a Sydney trial expected to last four months with 76 witnesses. Six complainants allege assaults between 2003-2020, with one giving in-camera evidence.
Australia hosted Ireland in a historic first international women's Australian rules game at North Sydney Oval, celebrating Irish players' impact on AFLW and cross-cultural ties. Australia won by 50 points, but the event was marked by a carnival atmosphere and unifying spirit among fans.
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett criticized his team's 'rubbish' errors after their 32-16 loss to the Cronulla Sharks, which leaves them precariously placed on the NRL ladder. Separately, Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes set a new club record for consecutive goals, and Parramatta Eels secured a late 16-13 win over Wests Tigers.
