- 5d ago
Sydney Roosters defeat Newcastle Knights 19-18 to win 2026 NRL Grand Final
The Sydney Roosters overcame an early 12-0 deficit to edge the Newcastle Knights 19-18 at Accor Stadium, clinching their 16th NRL premiership title.
- Oct 2
British musician Sting marks his 75th birthday on stage in London
Musician Sting celebrates his 75th birthday on 2 October 2026 by performing in London at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, following his international Sting 3.0 tour.
- Oct 1
Australia prepares for expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup as ticket sales pass 1.25 million
Organisers have sold over 1.25 million tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which will feature 24 teams across seven cities starting in October 2027.
- Sep 30
Australian home prices fall 1.1% in September as fourth rate hike deepens market slump
National property values fell 1.1% in September, bringing cumulative losses from the March peak to 5.2% as borrowing capacity shrank following a fourth interest rate increase to 4.6%.
- Sep 30
Brazil releases injured Raphinha ahead of India friendly after win in Australia
The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Wednesday that Barcelona forward Raphinha will miss Saturday's friendly against India in Kolkata due to a muscle edema in his right thigh sustained in Brisbane.
- Sep 24
Macadamia Harvest Concludes in Australia as Industry Reflects on Native Heritage and Health Benefits
Australia's macadamia harvest wrapped up in late September across Queensland orchards, drawing focus to the native crop's botanical origins dating to 1857 and its nutritional profile.
- Sep 23
Qantas to launch 18-hour non-stop flights between Sydney and New York in 2028
Qantas Airways will introduce non-stop flights between Sydney and New York in mid-2028 using modified Airbus A350 aircraft, reducing travel time by more than three hours on the 16,000-kilometer route.
- Sep 20
Australia and Poland tied 1:1 after opening day of Davis Cup tie in Brisbane
Australia and Poland share the spoils on day one of their Davis Cup tie in Brisbane, with Kamil Majchrzak and Alex de Minaur winning their opening singles matches.
- Sep 19
Alex de Minaur sweeps Maks Kaśnikowski in 56 minutes to give Australia 1-0 Davis Cup lead over Poland
Alex de Minaur defeated Maks Kaśnikowski 6-3, 6-0 in Brisbane, giving Australia a 1-0 lead over Poland in their Davis Cup qualifying tie at Pat Rafter Arena.
- Sep 17
Fitzroy River cleared for Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing despite crocodile and flood concerns
An independent technical assessment has approved the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton for Olympic rowing and canoe sprint events at the Brisbane 2032 Games, resolving debates over currents, floods, and wildlife.
- Aug 29
US Open sets $108 million purse as players address governance and diversity
The US Open established a $108 million prize pool and a Grand Slam player council in New York as competitors reviewed diversity gains and on-court distractions.
- Aug 22
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay to draw Test series 1-1
Mitchell Starc claimed ten wickets in the match as Australia secured an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh inside two days at Great Barrier Reef Arena to level the two-match series at 1-1.
- Aug 22
Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to secure second Cincinnati Open title
The 22-year-old world number four secured her first trophy of the 2026 season in 75 minutes, heading into the US Open tied at 5-5 in career meetings with Pegula.
- Aug 21
Australia charges dual Russian citizen after alleged infiltration of Ukraine military
The 27-year-old man was arrested in Brisbane after allegedly completing military training in Russia and enlisting in Ukrainian forces to gather intelligence for Moscow.
- Aug 14
Bangladesh stun Australia by nine wickets in Darwin for first Test win on Australian soil
Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test victory in Australia, thrashing the top-ranked hosts by nine wickets on day four in Darwin after seamer Hasan Mahmud's 6-55 dismantled the first innings for 198.
- Aug 6
Two Iranian women's footballers granted Australian citizenship after anthem protest at Asian Cup
Two Iranian women's footballers who refused to sing their national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup in March were naturalised in Brisbane on August 5, five months after seeking asylum in Australia.
- Jul 21
Australian mother gives birth to identical quadruplets sharing single placenta, a 1-in-15-million event
Jenitar Na'amoana, 34, delivered four girls via C-section at 28 weeks at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. All four shared the same placenta, a phenomenon doctors called unprecedented.
- Jul 18
France beat Japan 42-15 in Tokyo to top Nations Championship group, with doubles from Jalibert and Lamothe
Six tries, including doubles from Matthieu Jalibert and Maxime Lamothe, powered France to a 42-15 victory over Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, securing top spot in the northern hemisphere group of the Nations Championship.
- Jul 16
All Blacks dismantle Ireland 40-21 to extend Eden Park unbeaten streak to 53 Tests
New Zealand ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run at the Auckland fortress to 53 Tests and completing a clean sweep of their home Nations Championship fixtures.
- Jul 12
France overturns 21-12 deficit to beat Australia 42-26, rises to second in Northern Hemisphere standings
The French scored 30 unanswered points in the second half at Suncorp Stadium to claim a bonus-point 42-26 win, climbing to second in the Northern Hemisphere table behind Ireland.
