It is hardly an ironclad prediction, but the Socceroos are tipped by the revered Manchester United manager to progress from the group stage at the World Cup in Russia.

The story of Indigenous cricketer King Cole, who died during Australia's first ever sporting team tour of England in 1868, has been revived and honoured through a plaque in the UK.

The story of Indigenous cricketer King Cole, who died during Australia's first ever sporting team tour of England in 1868, has been revived and honoured through a plaque in the UK.

World number one Simona Halep is two wins away from her maiden grand slam singles title after defeating Angelique Kerber at the French Open to set-up a semi-final against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.

World number one Simona Halep is two wins away from her maiden grand slam singles title after defeating Angelique Kerber at the French Open to set-up a semi-final against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.

Tathra will host its annual bike enduro after volunteers from around Australia work to clean up the track in time for the massive event.

Tathra will host its annual bike enduro after volunteers from around Australia work to clean up the track in time for the massive event.

Life after the Big Three may have started ominously for Queensland, but coach Kevin Walters believes the Maroons have come back from a "much worse place" to lift the trophy after NSW's 22-12 State of Origin series opening win in Melbourne.

Life after the Big Three may have started ominously for Queensland, but coach Kevin Walters believes the Maroons have come back from a "much worse place" to lift the trophy after NSW's 22-12 State of Origin series opening win in Melbourne.

Life after the Big Three may have started ominously for Queensland, but coach Kevin Walters believes the Maroons have come back from a "much worse place" to lift the trophy after NSW's 22-12 State of Origin series opening win in Melbourne.