Australian Jamie Mitchell has claimed the World Surf League Big Wave Tour Nazare Challenge on Tuesday with the iconic Portuguese underwater canyon delivering massive 10-metre-plus waves for the world’s best big wave surfers.
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Mercedes wait on Nico Rosberg replacement in Formula One
Mercedes may wait until the end of January before announcing Nico Rosberg’s replacement, with non-executive Niki Lauda admitting the team are yet to make a decision on who will take the world champion’s seat.
Australian Open 2017: Argentina's Juan Del Potro considers skipping tournament
Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro says he might have to skip the Australian Open, the first grand slam event of the year, and the Davis Cup tie against Italy.
Michael Vaughan: England cricket team is soft and it must end right now
Nobody expected England to win this series in India. But a common theme has developed and needs to be acted on quickly. They have a mental softness about them.
Austin Waugh, son of Steve Waugh, to play in BBL curtain-raiser
The son of the former Australian captain Steve Waugh will play in a BBL curtain-raiser at the SCG next week.
Ex-Benfica junior Kaz Patafta hopes Asian move will build Australian future
In a crisp white shirt, with black suit and tie, the baby-faced general manager had a familiar look about him as he mingled with other Asian football bosses at last week’s AFC draws at the Petaling Jaya Hilton.
Knife attack forces Petra Kvitova out of Australian Open
A severe injury to her left hand from a knife attack will force two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova out of the Australian open next month.
Mitch Marsh delighted for Hilton Cartwright after shock Test call-up
Hilton Cartwright was shaking for half an hour after being called up to Australia’s Test squad, with Mitch Marsh one of many Perth Scorchers teammates to share in the bolter’s delight.
Meet Patrick Couper, the Queensland Museum's reptile man
Meet the Queenslander who has dedicated his life to studying and cataloguing repulsive reptiles and amazing amphibians.
One Nation Queensland candidate Andy Semple withdraws after inappropriate tweets
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party defends its vetting process after losing a candidate within days of announcing its team for the next Queensland election.