Atkinson debunks Dragons halfback ‘narrative’
Daniel Atkinson claims he never wanted to be St George Illawarra's lead playmaker after joining the club from Cronulla.
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Cavalry returns as Reds prepare for emotional Pasifika
The Queensland Reds welcome back a host of Wallabies to face Moana Pasifika in what could be the Auckland-based club's final Super Rugby Pacific home game.
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise
Russia has commenced large-scale nuclear military exercises with Belarus, involving missile systems and submarines.
‘Still got a lot to give’: Leckie makes Socceroos case
Mathew Leckie is back in Socceroos camp for the first time in almost two years and is adamant he still has plenty to give if selected for a fourth World Cup.
Off-contract Bronco ‘Gem’ hopes Billy faith adds polish
Queensland outside back Gehamat Shibasaki has had a rollercoaster season but his Maroons selection looms as a turning point to secure a 2027 NRL deal.
Government accused of slow response to disease outbreak
Vaccine hesitancy, health staff shortages and overcrowding in remote communities could all be causes of a diphtheria outbreak, the federal health minister says.
Blindsided: premier left in the dark on integrity probe
A Queensland government integrity storm has deepened after the premier revealed he found out about a minister being referred to federal police via the media.
Kangaroos refuse to ‘jump at shadows’ after poor loss
North Melbourne chose not to make a selection statement after their thumping loss to Adelaide and will seek a response when they play Gold Coast.
‘I’ll kill them’: cop killer’s words before shooting
The shooting murder of an experienced community police officer on a routine job at a isolated property was akin to an execution, a court has been told.
History beckons for Auckland in ‘weird’ ALM grand final
One win away from becoming the first New Zealand club to claim an A-League Men grand final, Auckland coach Steve Corica admits facing his former side is weird.
‘Make the Maroons pay’: coach backs NSW speedster
NSW winger Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same stadium where his parents both competed as Olympic athletes back in 2000.
Taco ’bout a bad time: Aussie chain ditches US ambition
Shares in an Aussie-born Mexican fast-food chain have surged after it ditched its plan to crack the competitive US market, where Chipotle and Taco Bell rule.
Mo no go as Gold Coast celebrate games milestone
Moeaki Fotuaika will become the most-capped Gold Coast player when he runs out against Manly, but the durable prop doesn't want any extra attention.
Swans won’t let Cats taggers dictate blockbuster
Sydney know Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin is awaiting one of their stars but insist they can't be dictated to by the Cats in their blockbuster AFL clash.
Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall
An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.
Man guilty of enslaving and assaulting elderly woman
A man has been found guilty of keeping a vulnerable woman as a slave to clean his home, care for his children, depriving her of freedom and basic necessities.
Treloar back as Bulldogs swing changes for Dees test
The Western Bulldogs have made five changes for their clash with Melbourne, including a recall for veteran midfielder Adam Treloar.
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
UK police consider sex misconduct claims against Andrew
British detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will consider allegations of sexual misconduct in their inquiry into the former prince.
Protesters set fire to Ebola tents in dispute over body
Tents have been burned to the ground at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo as people rioted after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man.
Brumbies deny Waratahs to snare Super Rugby finals spot
The clinical ACT Brumbies have held on for a tense derby win to clinch a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Bulldogs end losing run with throwback win over Storm
Jethro Rinakama has scored a double as Canterbury displayed some of their grittiest football of the season to defeat Melbourne 30-20.
Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have deliberately struck a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region.
WHO warns of high risk that Ebola ‘spreading rapidly’
The World Health Organisation is revising upward its assessment of the risk of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
‘I won’t write me off’: Aussie teen ace on Paris dream
Emerson Jones has been handed the hardest of Roland Garros main draw debuts, but the Aussie teen wildcard remains excited and undaunted.
Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage
Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.
‘Debilitating for young guys’: Dogs slam Burton rumours
Cameron Ciraldo has gone on the attack, lashing out at the NRL rumour mill that has fed speculation the Bulldogs are ready to cut ties with Matt Burton.
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax
With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.
Sky Blues skipper out to make up for missed grand final
Forced to watch Sydney FC's last grand final appearance from a hotel, captain Rhyan Grant is promising to go full throttle against Auckland FC.
Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran for talks
Pakistan's army chief has arrived in Iran in a renewed effort to mediate a peace deal to end the conflict.
‘Incredibly proud’: Maroons legend backs feisty Flegler
Petero Civoniceva was one of the toughest Queensland props to lace a boot, but he is blown away by the fight in Thomas Flegler on his emotional Origin return.