NT commits $9 million to AFL and major events, strengthening Territory lifestyle

The Northern Territory Government has reaffirmed its commitment to major events, grassroots sport and the Territory lifestyle, announcing a $9 million investment over three years to support Australian Football League matches in the Northern Territory from 2027.

Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

Patrick Beach takes over as Australia's goalkeeper and stars in World Cup opener

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – For Australia’s opener against Turkey, the Socceroos’ presumed starting goalkeeper was Mathew Ryan, who entered this tournament as a veteran of three World Cups and the team’s captain.

Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam

Opposition leader Angus Taylor is losing one of his most effective shadow ministers, Jonno Duniam, who will quit parliament this year, citing family reasons and "exhaustion". Duniam, 43, a senator for Tasmania, shadows the demanding portfolio of home affairs, and has been central in the crafting of the opposition's immigration policy, which is still to be fully released.

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal

NEW YORK (AP) – High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.

Australia edges Bangladesh with 1-wicket win in 3rd one-day international to avoid sweep

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) – Opener Cooper Connoly hit his maiden century as Australia overcame a six-wicket haul by pacer Shoriful Islam for a hard-fought one-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the third cricket one-day international to avoid a clean sweep on Sunday.

Woman critically injured in shark attack off Sydney's Coogee Beach

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A woman was critically injured off a popular Sydney beach on Saturday in the latest in a spate of shark attacks in Australia. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, suffered serious leg and arm injuries in the attack at 11:15 a.m. off Coogee Beach, a police statement said.

Australia thumps South Africa by 65 runs in Women's T20 World Cup opener

Australia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa for 107 in Manchester on Saturday. Going for a seventh title in the 10th World Cup, Australia battled to put up 172-8 then won by 65 runs at Old Trafford.

Turkey captain says his 'more talented' team will 'dominate' Australia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Turkey is back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and, despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu has made some bulletin-board worthy comments about his team’s first opponent.