Former Sydney coach Paul Roos tells AFL Daily podcast the Swans still have ‘a lot of upside’ for the second half of the season

People living near an uncontrolled bushfire in Ballarat were advised to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which was still not under control late at night. The fire was moving towards Sawmill Road in Springmount. A relief center was set up for impacted residents. Victoria faced extreme heat and multiple fires, with temperatures reaching record highs. Thunderstorms and dry lightning posed additional fire risks. Fires broke out in various locations, including beneath the...

Police are intensifying their search for eight-year-old Molly Noonan-Medley, who was last seen in Woonona, south of Sydney almost seven weeks ago. Authorities believe she is with an adult known to her, prompting an immediate investigation by Wollongong Police District. NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Molly, describing her as caucasian, 120cm tall, with blue eyes and blond/brown hair, while the woman she is believed to be with frequents Woonona, Wollongong, and...

ASIC has launched court action against HSBC, claiming failures at the major bank led to the loss of $23 million over four years. The lawsuit alleges HSBC failed to protect customers, with some losing their life savings. The regulator says HSBC had significant, widespread, and systemic shortcomings that resulted in customers being scammed. Delays in fraud investigations and slow responses to scam reports were also highlighted. This is the first time ASIC has taken legal...

Commentator Isa Guha apologised for calling India bowler Jasprit Bumrah the "most valuable primate" during the Gabba Test, acknowledging potential offense caused by her remark. Guha clarified her intentions were to praise Bumrah and expressed regret for the poor choice of words, emphasizing her advocacy for equality and inclusion in cricket. Former India coach Ravi Shastri commended Guha's public apology, while Bumrah continued his impressive performance on the field. Full Article

Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress in the Kerch Strait, with one ship, "Volgoneft 212," running aground and requesting assistance, resulting in the evacuation of its 13-person crew and one reported fatality. Another vessel, "Volgoneft 239," also sustained damage in the same region, prompting an ongoing response effort involving over 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment to assess the potential oil spill. Despite the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia...

Matildas ace Mary Fowler scored a late penalty for Manchester City, but it wasn't enough as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Everton in the Women's Super League. City missed a chance to gain ground on Chelsea, who drew with Leicester, leaving them six points behind the champions going into the Christmas break. Other Matildas featured in Arsenal's win over Liverpool and Manchester United's victory against Crystal Palace, while Brighton and West Ham suffered...