Hurricane Irma's northern edge crashed into the Florida Keys on Sunday, bringing a double barrel threat of destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges that sparked one of the largest evacuations in US history.
In the end, Cronulla's premiership defence ended on the 30-metre line with 22 seconds remaining in extra-time with Andrew Fifita heading in the direction he's never comfortable with — sideways and towards the touchline.
Cronulla were eliminated in extra-time in a thrilling semi-final against North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.
A Michael Morgan field goal in the first half of extra time has put North Queensland through to the second week of the NRL finals and ended Cronulla's premiership defence.
Budapest: Oleg Tinkov, Russia's dumpling, beer and banking tycoon, sits with his legs splayed and declares that Vladimir Putin should be made emperor for life.
Former Hawthorn premiership star Brad Sewell has called for Steve Johnson to be recalled for Greater Western Sydney's must-win semi-final against West Coast.
They were meant to be "cannon fodder" in the semi-finals but North Queensland Cowboys coach Paul Green believes they can beat anyone in the competition despite missing Johnathan Thurston and and internationals Matt Scott and Justin O'Neill.
Geelong need to find new avenues to goal, and the Daniel Menzel debate might now shift back to what he can do, and not what he doesn't.
Richmond Tigger costume woman looking forward to (her boys winning) her first grand final.
Thousands march for marriage equality in Brisbane on Sunday, to encourage people to vote yes in the postal survey.
The Canberra Vikings left it late against the Perth Spirit but remain undefeated in the National Rugby Championship.
Tackling is the most fundamental aspect of defence. If it isn't monitored closely enough by umpires, the spoiler will constantly prevail over the playmaker. And that means low scoring.
Where does Jarrod Croker sit in terms of Australian left centres?
Daniel Menzel back in the mix for the Cats in place of injured Cam Guthrie, Giant forward Jeremy Cameron injured in loss to Crows.
Bombers CEO declares club must find ways to 'raise the bar' and improve their list for season 2018.
Bill Shorten's popularity and standing as preferred prime minister has taken a hammering from voters.
A Canberra man convicted of abusing two of his daughters and two other young girls has lost an appeal against his sentence.
The Turnbull government has funded community developments in electorates held by the Coalition at the ratio of 138 to one in Queensland, figures compiled by Labor show.
Bizonomics backs more population growth but maybe we shouldn't.
The US dollar is poised to start this week on the backfoot amid a deepening rethink on the Federal Reserve's rate hike path.
Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Melbourne's northwest.
Brisbane will clash with Penrith on Friday night before the Eels and Cowboys tangle a day later, the NRL has announced.
The Parramatta Eels will head into their sudden-death semi-final with uncertainty surrounding the availability of their fullback and hooker.
Family and friends have paid tribute to Sydney brothers Steve and Jeff Nasr, who died after a car flipped and caught fire in Darling Harbour on Saturday morning.
'I would have been days, if not hours away from trying to take my own life': Queensland resident shares personal story on World Suicide Prevention Day.
A wave of people adorned with rainbow flags, flowers and glitter filled Town Hall, then snaked through Sydney streets to the harbour in support of same-sex marriage.
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Wallabies props Scott Sio and Allan Alaalatoa are calling for a big Canberra crowd ahead of the Argentina Test.
A controversial Labor MP linked to an alleged printing rorts scandal is expected to stand down, paving the way for factional warfare in Premier Daniel Andrews' ranks.
Tatafu Polota-Nau had adrenaline running through his veins and Adam Coleman admitted there were plenty of goosebumps on what the Western Force duo say was an evening to remember where the curtain was all but closed on rugby in Western Australia for the time being.
An act of heroism from the Vietnam War will be considered by a Defence honours panel this week.
As she barrelled in from the Caribbean, after wreaking havoc in a string of vulnerable island nations, they're as ready as they can be in Florida for Hurricane Irma, despite a last minute curve ball for emergency planners.
Miami: Slowed to a crawl by a violent encounter with the island of Cuba, Hurricane Irma nonetheless pressed on towards the string of islands off the southern tip of Florida on Saturday night local time, with a landfall expected tonight, Australian time.
Mexico City: The death toll from Thursday's massive earthquake off the coast of southern Mexico rose to at least 90 on Saturday as emergency responders scrambled to clear debris, restore power and provide housing for thousands of displaced people in one of the country's poorest and most remote regions.
Wallabies debutant Jordan Uelese was labelled "fresh meat" by a hungry Springboks pack on Saturday evening but weathered the storm to win admirers and fulfil his No.1 goal in life of wearing a gold jersey.
Police investigating complaints about a laser being pointed at commercial airlines have arrested the suspected culprit.
But in the County Court last week, Arjuna Samarakoon pleaded guilty to defrauding an Australian government scheme.
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has put his AFL club's players on notice - play for premierships or play somewhere else.
The good news on the injury front for Lance Franklin does not bode well for Sydney's other high priced recruit Kurt Tippett, whose chances of a finals recall have lengthened.
The 8-metre long whale became tangled at around 11am this morning.
Police are searching for a man after a woman was hospitalised after an assault in Ballarat.
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted a massive celebration to congratulate his nuclear scientists and technicians who steered the country's sixth and largest nuclear test a week ago, its official news agency said on Sunday.
The community event will be held on January 21 and will feature a light show, bands, food and artwork.
Eagles match winning hero Luke Shuey has described having a little laugh to himself just moments before he kicked the winning goal after the siren to clinch victory against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
The Wallabies and Springboks are very closely matched for talent but the South Africans can probably take a bit more away from the stalemate in Perth.
The Turnbull government is piling pressure on electricity company AGL to keep the Liddell coal-fired power station open for five more years, ahead of a meeting on Monday designed to thrash out a solution to the political impasse over the future of the plant.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says same-sex marriage will result in stronger families and more "loving commitment".
After a week off to process the thrilling end to the home and away season, AFL footy roared back into the frame this weekend with a series of finals that left us closer to knowing who would be the 2017 premier.
The Commission and the State Government have been in a stand-off since February, and reportedly reached an "in principle" deal in June – however the Premier said the government and the commission had still failed to reach a football funding deal on Sunday morning.
Matt Moylan's teammates are hoping the Penrith skipper will provide a timely boost by returning for the finals clash with Brisbane.
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