Genetic key to likelihood of twins unlocked: study
A Queensland study has found the genetic secret behind the likelihood of women producing twins or having lower fertility.
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Cowboys’ Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has a classic battle ahead with Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga which he hopes can move him closer to a cherished NSW debut.
NSW discover the ‘next Smith, Warner’ in win over Bulls
NSW have ended their Sheffield Shield season on a high, Ollie Davies a standout as they defeated Queensland by five wickets to snare third spot on the table.
Moloneys’ twin title shot in play with Perth chance
Andrew Moloney knows what's at stake when he fights for the interim WBC super flyweight title on the George Kambosos-Vasiliy Lomachenko card in Perth.
Sexton’s new life in Hardwick’s ‘three amigo’ system
Alex Sexton didn't fit the script when auditioning for Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast forward line, but the coach has found a role for him elsewhere.
Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO
The former chief executive of Qantas Loyalty will become the next Myer chief executive when current CEO John King retires in June.
Auckland FC ‘Black Knights’ pick Inter-style kits
Auckland FC will play in kits reminiscent of Italian giants Inter Milan when they join the A-League Men competition from October.
Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off
More than $3 billion will be provided to community pharmacies as part of a new agreement between the sector and the federal government.
Rebels use giant prop to prepare for Reds’ Super blitz
Melbourne giant Pone Fa'amausili was asked to play a different role at training as his team prepares for their Super Rugby clash against Queensland.
Burton’s our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo
Matt Burton will remain Canterbury's five-eighth, with coach Cameron Ciraldo doubling down on the former Penrith centre's potential in the halves.
Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith
Parramatta players know how to topple Penrith, but are still wary of the three-time defending NRL premiers.
Tracker fitted on ‘high-risk’ dingo at holiday mecca
Rangers have fitted a tracking collar on a dingo after it entered a fenced off township and displayed "high-risk" behaviour at a popular Queensland island.
Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty
Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.
Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid
The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.
Goodwin rapt with Oliver’s progress, on and off-field
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says midfielder Clayton Oliver is making strong progress after his well-documented woe off the field.
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Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project
The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.
Euro clubs hurting Australia’s Olympic hopes: Arnold
Graham Arnold has used the Socceroos World Cup qualifiers to take a pop at European clubs playing hard ball when it comes to Australia's Olympic squad.
Eagle lands at Ballymore for Reds’ Super title mission
Charli Jacoby will become the first American to play Super Rugby Women's when the season gets underway, while a host of Wallaroos have also found new homes.
Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.
Russia warns Ukraine war could spin out of control
The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Biden bid to cut submarine ‘no fatal blow’ to Australia
Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.
No budget ‘cash splash’ as inflation still main game
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.
Tigers bracing for Blues’ McKay-Curnow dynamic duo
Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG.
Relief as ‘resilient’ family rescued from remote WA
Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.
‘Fallen on deaf ears’: safety fears before mine tragedy
Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.
Sudan’s army vows to push on after advance in capital
Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his army will continue to go after the Rapid Support Forces "until complete victory is achieved".
Israel says air strike on Gaza killed Hamas militant
Violence has continued to escalate in Israel's West Bank with six more Palestinians killed overnight, while dozens more were killed in Gaza air strikes.
Davies heroics puts NSW on track for win against Bulls
NSW are still well and truly in the box seat of their Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane despite a late fightback from the Bulls on day three.
One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse
One man has been freed and another remains trapped after a mine collapse in Victoria's Goldfields, with 25 more workers brought to the surface from underground.
More than $1 million in drugs seized at prison
Multiple people have been charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a Queensland prison in the past two months.
WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered
Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.