‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for Monday's emotional Big Freeze match.
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Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
Corruption watchdog called in over police funding chaos
A state's police budget is under fire after an independent review uncovered a looming $400 million deficit, triggering a corruption watchdog referral.
First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Jaeger O'Meara.
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is poised to return at a welcome time for the Sydney Roosters, with a State of Origin audition set to take place in Canberra.
Liberals mull Greens alliance to kill off tax changes
An unlikely political alliance could put the government's contentious changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount in jeopardy.
‘Not concerned’: minister under fire over child report
A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Storm out to maintain long-held mark against Knights
Newcastle haven't won in Melbourne in over a decade, but the Storm are on high alert with coach Craig Bellamy aware of the threat posed by fullback Kalyn Ponga.
World-first for drivers who use medicinal cannabis
Thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be able to take the wheel without fear of losing their licence under groundbreaking reforms to drug driving laws.
Plot to smuggle a fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled
Attempted people smuggling charges have been laid for the first time in WA after a plan to sail a fugitive bikie from an outback town to Indonesia was foiled.
‘They’re big fans’: Test chance Campbell up to speed
Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.
Missing woman stopped contact with family, trial hears
A woman abruptly stopped contact with her daughter and mother more than a year before she vanished without a trace, a murder trial has heard.
‘Vested interests’ protest against housing tax changes
The property industry is challenging the government's modelling on the impact the federal budget will have on renters and housing supply.
Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms
Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.
Storm hopeful star Origin duo back up against Roosters
Melbourne need Cameron Munster and Harry Grant on deck after Origin to match the might of the Sydney Roosters, who also have a swag of rep players backing up.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
Jeff Bezos says his space venture company Blue Origin has had a "very rough day" after its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad.
Season over for Saint, surgery setback for Giants star
A ruptured Achilles has ended the season for St Kilda's Sam Flanders, while GWS forward Jake Riccardi has undergone ankle syndesmosis surgery.
TikTok to the dock: Scientology speedrun leads to court
A teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp after a Scientology "speedrun" went awry has faced court as a TikTok stunt collided with reality.
Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet
A cargo ship able to transport fertiliser and emergency equipment will be the first of 12 vessels to make up a strategic fleet.
Tensions flare, protesters evicted from 2032 Games site
A number of people have been arrested in chaotic scenes after authorities asked shocked protesters to leave the proposed site of the 2032 Olympics main stadium.
Landmark lawsuit over kids’ backpacks sold by Amazon
Australia's consumer watchdog has taken the world's biggest retailer to court over accusations it failed to comply with button battery safety warnings.
Eels reveal Moses injury outlook ahead of Origin II
Parramatta have laid Mitchell Moses's injury outlook bare as the star playmaker battles to get fit for game two of the State of Origin series.
‘I take accountability’: top advisory firm leader quits
The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.
‘Conversation and community’: radio host farewelled
A public memorial has been held for ABC radio presenter James Valentine who helped shape Sydney's airwaves during a distinguished decades-long career.
Time for Lomax Wallabies watch as Force’s season ends
The Western Force will be aiming to end their season with a bang, and a big performance from Zac Lomax could help thrust him into a Wallabies jersey.
‘Reckless’: NATO slams Russian drone crash in Romania
NATO and European Union officials have condemned the crash of a Russian drone into a residential block of flats in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati.
Doubles role unlikely for Abdo in new tennis CEO job
Leaving the NRL for Tennis Australia, inbound CEO Andrew Abdo appears set to hold different responsibilities to Craig Tiley, who was also Australian Open boss.
Hard home truths after ‘disaster’ help Lions refocus
The Brisbane Lions' capitulation against GWS has been labelled a disaster, but they have the chance to make amends against flag favourites Fremantle.
Burton challenged as Bulldogs resist Crichton rest
Matt Burton played his best game of the year in Canterbury's win over Melbourne and Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo wants him to go up another gear.
AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers
The rise of AI could result in a higher share of Australia's economic pie going to people who own assets rather than those who work for a living.