Australia’s best photos of the month – May 2026
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Pakistan ease to victory in first ODI as Arafat Minhas puts Australia in a spin
First ODI: Pakistan (5-202) beat Australia (200) by 5wktsDebutant Minhas claims five-wicket haul in RawalpindiPakistan’s debutant Arafat Minhas bagged a stunning five-wicket haul and then smashed the winning runs to…
Kasatkina overpowered by Sabalenka to end Australia’s French Open hopes
Last Australian player in singles draw is defeatedKasatkina loses 6-0, 7-5 to world No 1 in ParisAustralia’s lukewarm challenge at a boiling French Open is over after Daria Kasatkina was…
Moana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a win and emotionally charged hymn
Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19Players come together to mark victory and club’s expected demiseAn undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory,…
Alex de Minaur knocked out of French Open after letting lead slip
Australian goes down 0-6 6-2 6-2 6-3 to Jakub MensikNo 8 seed left to rue golden chance to advance in ParisAlex de Minaur was blown out of the French Open…
New Zealand
From 5,000 followers to over a million: New Zealand World Cup player Tim Payne finds social media fame
Tim Payne identified as least-known player by Argentinian influencerCampaign launched to make defender a ‘hero’ before tournament New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely star after an influencer…
French Open 2026
Australia’s Adam Walton on tennis lessons next to horses and being a ‘late bloomer’
The 27-year-old is enjoying his moment in the sun at the French Open after a shock win over Daniil Medvedev but with an eye on more grand slam successAdam Walton’s…
State of Origin
James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin
An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 upIn drizzling rain, fatigued bodies,…
French Open 2026
Alex de Minaur cruises through Roland Garros opener as Daria Kasatkina bounces back
No 7 seed disposes of British qualifier in straight setsWomen’s hope shines in Paris heatwaveAlex de Minaur was not at his very best but still had too much quality for…
Surfing
World Surf League event in New Zealand put on hold after photographer bitten by ‘shark or a sea lion’
Semi-final interrupted after ‘code red’ activated for first time Photographer in stable condition after being taken to hospitalThe World Surf League event in New Zealand was abruptly halted on finals…
NRL
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo resigns mid-season to reportedly take up Tennis Australia role
Abdo calls time after taking charge of league in April 2020 Position vacant at TA since Craig Tiley stepped down in FebruaryNational Rugby League chief executive Andrew Abdo is set…
AFL
GWS Giants unleash spirit of 2016 as bereft Brisbane hit the skids… again
A record third quarter at Engie Stadium was akin to a flawless training session for the Giants while the signs are there that all is not well at the Lions…