Heroic Howe played out AFL decider with broken ribs
After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.
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Nick Daicos delights in adding to family flag haul
Nick Daicos has erased the disappointment of injury and missing out on the Brownlow Medal by claiming an AFL premiership with Collingwood.
Almost all Nagorno-Karabakh people have fled to Armenia
More than 100,000 people have arrived in Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh since Azerbaijan reclaimed the region in a lightning offensive.
Cox savours becoming second American to win AFL decider
Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
Pies plot for more AFL flags after epic grand final
After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.
Heartbroken Lions believe they’re just getting started
Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.
Sydney heat records tumble as fires burn in Victoria
Locals and campers have been told to flee an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Gippsland region as Sydney sweats through its hottest October day on record.
NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
House prices smash records, fully reversing 2022 lows
Australia's housing market has fully rebounded from recent lows as several major cities achieve new price peaks due to buyer and seller confidence.
Panthers’ hooker Mitch Kenny comes of age in 2023
Mitch Kenny has gone from Penrith's deputy at dummy-half to their main man in 2023, and now he's in for a test facing up to Brisbane's fearsome middle forwards.
Dozens of red meat producers join sustainability study
Drones will be used to map dozens of farms across Australia to work out ways to improve sustainability in the red meat supply chain.
Price gouging child care could be named and shamed
Childcare centres charging parents exorbitant fees could be named and shamed under reforms proposed by the consumer watchdog.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
Broncos must replicate 2006 defence in GF: Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan, the Brisbane defensive coach in 2006 when the cub last won a grand final, says contact, connection and line speed will be crucial for the Broncos.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown
The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.
Putin marks a year since annexation of Ukraine regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has released an address marking the one-year anniversary of Moscow's unilateral annexation of four Ukrainian regions
Journeyman Markov embraces unique ride to AFL pinnacle
Oleg Markov missed out on AFL premierships at Richmond, was cut after two seasons at Gold Coast but has now grabbed a flag on his AFL lifeline at Collingwood.
Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas
A long-time engineering and construction contractor to oil and gas giants says it has a chance to play both sides of the energy and resources transition.
‘Monster’ Opetaia’s statement in brutal title defence
Australia's Jai Opetaia has dominated Englishman Jordan Thompson, retaining his Ring and IBF world cruiserweight titles in London with a fourth-round stoppage.
Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag
Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jones not solely to blame for Wallabies’ Cup woes
A bonus point win over Portugal will extend the Wallabies' World Cup by a week but not everyone thinks Eddie Jones is to blame for their precarious position.
Phase out of segregated schools ‘wildly inadequate’
A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.
Crackdown nearing on international student visas
The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.
NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test
In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes
Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.
Voice success without bipartisanship ‘unprecedented’
Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.
Unlucky Adams not forgotten in Magpies’ flag party
Taylor Adams and Daniel McStay missed Collingwood's AFL grand final win over Brisbane through injury but have been lauded by teammates in the aftermath.
Johnson claims Players’ Champion after missing Dally M
Shaun Johnson and Teagan Berry have been voted the NRL and NRLW's best players by their peers, days after missing out at the Dally M Medal counts.
Biden blames Republicans for ‘manufactured crisis’
The White House has pinned the blame for the now averted threat of a government shutdown on House Republicans who'd been unable to pass a funding package.
Debates rages over contentious advantage in grand final
Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.
Lions teammates back Zorko’s bid to play next season
Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.