NSW set to lock in coach after Maguire quits Kiwis
Michael Maguire has stepped down from his role coaching the New Zealand national rugby league team, clearing the way for him to take the vacant NSW job.
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Ex-Labor MP lured boys for sex with drugs, money
Former politician and convicted pedophile Milton Orkopoulos will spend the next decade behind bars for serious sex crimes against young boys.
Brodie Kostecki on provisional pole for Adelaide 500
Supercars series leader Brodie Kostecki is one step closer to a maiden championship title after claiming provisional pole for the first Adelaide 500 race.
AFLW star Jasmine Garner inks new Kangaroos deal
North Melbourne have locked away Jasmine Garner for at least the next four AFLW seasons after the prolific midfielder signed a contract extension.
‘True predator’ groomed boy after release from jail
A predator who indecently touched a four-year-old in school toilets has received a reduced jail sentence for a grooming charge after appealing his case.
Prisoner still on run after two escapees found
A prisoner is still on the run in north Queensland but police have been able to locate two escapees, days after they left a Townsville prison.
Lions won’t test Scheer’s injured arm in AFLW prelim
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich has laughed off a suggestion the Lions could test out the injured arm of Geelong's Chloe Scheer in their AFLW preliminary final.
Vidosic calls for spate of ACL injuries to be probed
There have been five ACL injuries across the opening five weeks of the A-League Women season and Melbourne City's Dario Vidosic says it needs to be looked at.
CA free up Labuschagne, Khawaja to start BBL with Heat
Brisbane have been told they will have Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja available for the start of their Big Bash League season.
Calls for reef protection after tourism industry boost
The Queensland government has been asked to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef after a post-COVID comeback by the state's tourism industry.
Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement
West Coast Fever star Verity Simmons says she made the decision to retire after realising she could no longer give 100 per cent to the cause.
State pride on the line at Hockey One finals weekend
Canberra's National Hockey Centre will host the Hockey One finals this weekend with the NSW Pride men's and women's teams defending their crowns.
Aust shares up modestly, set for flat finish for week
The local share market was up 0.35 per cent at midday, with US markets closed overnight for a public holiday.
Slice of Luck as Curtis aces PGA Champ’s party hole
Curtis Luck's wedge spun sharply left and straight into the cup on the Australian PGA Championship's much-hyped party hole to ignite the second-round action.
Embattled casino operator Star earns ban reprieve
Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has earned a reprieve after the Queensland government threatened to suspend its state licences.
Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change
A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to the amusement park industry after finding the death of a boy who slipped off a Cha Cha ride was preventable.
Woman accused of love triangle murder plot extradited
A woman is to be escorted to SA from Brisbane after being extradited from a Pacific Island accused of attempting to kill her ex-partner in a love triangle plot.
Purcell: Davis Cup win would top my Wimbledon triumph
Australian Max Purcell believes a Davis Cup triumph for his nation would be his greatest tennis moment, surpassing even his Wimbledon doubles victory.
Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great
As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.
Families earning $80k or less could get free child care
The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.
First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment
The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.
‘We are sick of vigils’: calls grow for DV inquiry
Four women have been murdered in one week in SA, prompting urgent calls for a royal commission to end violence against women.
Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales
Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.
‘Rough and forceful’ rape did not happen, says Lehrmann
Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.
New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy
After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.
‘Get educated’: students strike to support Palestinians
NSW school students swapped textbooks for placards at a rally in solidarity with children in Gaza who can't go to school after Israel declared war on Hamas.
Smith in PGA nightmare as Lee, Scott shootout looms
Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee have emerged to lead, but Cameron Smith won't defend the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane after another horror round.
More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded
A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.
Ukraine civilians and Russia reporter killed, sides say
Ukrainian authorities say Russian shelling has killed three civilians while Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack has killed a reporter for Russia 24.
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza ahead of hostage release
Israel and Hamas have begun their four-day truce, setting the stage for the swap of hostages held by militants in return for Palestinians jailed by Israel.
Josh Inglis ton can’t stop India’s T20 revenge mission
Josh Inglis scored a brilliant maiden international hundred for Australia but it couldn't stop India winning the first T20I off the last ball in Visakhapatnam.