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Five-second penalty for Payne after 'aggressive move'
2025 Bathurst winner Matt Payne is deemed to have forced David Reynolds off the track in the overtake, copping a five-second penalty.

‘Misunderstood’ Luai leads Samoan infusion at Parramatta
Hamming it up in front of more than 5000 devoted Samoa fans at Mt Druitt, the Eels’ new five-eighth was in his element.

Meet the Europe-trained recruits on a revival mission
One of the pair learnt from Cavani, Kimpembe, and even Neymar. Now he’s tasked with restoring his new side to its former glory.

Box clever: Wallabies say accuracy and urgency keys to combatting All Blacks’ aerial dominance
Like them or loathe them, contestable kicks are now a major factor in winning Test matches. And New Zealand convincingly won the battle in the skies at Eden Park.

Rival's error gifts Kostecki Bathurst 1000 win
Brodie Kostecki and teammate Todd Hazelwood are crowned champions at the Bathurst 1000.

Election 2026 as it happened 11 Oct: Greens label ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest', Opportunity seeks answers over 'assumptions'
ACT unveiled its fiscal plan and Dame Jacinda Ardern returned during another busy Sunday on the campaign trail.

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Heartbreak at Bathurst as leader runs out of fuel on the final lap
For 150 laps, the great race was largely uneventful and then Bathurst once again delivered as the lead changed hands on the final lap.

Loosening of US peptide standards worries NZ expert
Auckland University's Peter Shepherd has joined a chorus of concern over reports of previously restricted peptides going on sale in the US.

Wallabies knew what was coming at Eden Park, but were powerless to stop it
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie’s imprint was all over the All Blacks’ performance in the Bledisloe Cup opener.

Two Carlton players hospitalised after separate incidents
Carlton players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan have been involved in two separate incidents over the weekend, with both players ending up receiving treatment in hospital.

Cathy, rivals relive epic 1996 Stawell Gift race
Cathy Freeman and the women she mowed down in the iconic women's 400-metre race at the 1996 Stawell Gift reunite and reflect 30 years on.

Kostecki loses lead after horror slow stop
Brodie Kostecki loses the race lead of the Bathurst 1000 after a slow stop for the Shell V Power squad, Zach Bates assuming the top spot.

Race leader runs out of fuel in heartbreaking finish
Anton De Pasquale runs out of fuel on the final lap in a heartbreaking ending to his Bathurst 1000 pursuit.

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Marine biologist fears effects of increasing carbon dioxide levels on sealife
The warning, from Victoria University marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall, comes ahead of an international symposium on the issue in Wellington this week.

Watch: WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker drains half-court stunner
The Connecticut Sun guard poured in 32 points and hit a spectacular long-range shot, but Tokomanawa Queens fell to a heartbreaking defeat.

Armed police on streets of Auckland suburb, ‘person of interest’ taken into custody
Armed police in Papatoetoe were visible on the streets of Papatoetoe on Sunday evening.