Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds has found the perfect combination of on-field guide and off-field mentor and larrikin ahead of the preliminary final with the Warriors.
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WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations
Political parties in WA will be forced to disclose donations daily during elections, as the Cook government toughens campaign finance laws.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
Melanoma expert ‘patient zero’ in brain cancer fight
A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.
Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk
A murder charge has been laid over the death of a father who was found with head wounds after embarking on a late-night dog walk in Geelong's CBD.
Wallabies face tough World Cup road after Fiji loss
Coach Eddie Jones says he always thought taking on the Wallabies job would be hard but a historic World Cup pool round exit would see the team hit a new low.
How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle
Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games.
Human rights advocates demand end to strip searches
Queensland's human rights watchdog is calling for an end to routine strip-searching of women in prisons, saying they're dehumanising and don't improve safety.
Beekeepers shift to suppress spread of deadly parasite
A parasitic mite that preys on bees has spread so far beyond a containment zone that authorities have been forced to switch to a suppression strategy.
Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost
The social services sector is warning small boosts to welfare will not address inequality, with the payments still keeping people well below the poverty line.
Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices
The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.
Qantas CEO to sit down with union leader, lawyers
Recently appointed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson will need to be in the room when lawyers discuss compensation for workers the airline illegally sacked.
Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled
An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.
Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder
From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.
‘Thousands of pages’ of phone data sought in rape case
Prosecutors in the case of a high-profile man accused of rape have reviewed thousands of pages of data from the alleged victim's phone.
‘Disgusting’ killed teen’s family cry as boy acquitted
Family and supporters of murdered 16-year-old Declan Cutler have screamed out in a Melbourne court room as one of eight boys was acquitted of his murder.
‘Gold for Gold’: The slogan pushing Titans’ title dream
Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft.
Charges dropped against Qld balcony death accused
Breena Robinson's boyfriend no longer faces a murder charge over her death plunging off an 11th-floor balcony more than a decade ago.
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba’s new Lion king
Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
Brown changes tune on Lions, but wary of Voss’ Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown has changed his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend.
Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead.
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Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north
Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.
Preston win, continue to set the Championship pace
Preston remain unbeaten and top of the English Championship thanks to a hard-fought come-from-behind 2-1 home win against Birmingham.
North Korea’s Kim back in Pyongyang after Russia trip
Kim Jong-un has been greeted by North Korean senior officials and an honour guard after visiting Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Armenian separatists surrender after Azerbaijani thrust
Armenian separatists have agreed to a ceasefire with Baku's forces and vowed to disband and disarm pending talks on the region's future.
Ukraine forces await Western arms for counteroffensive
Ukraine says it has retaken two villages near the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut as soldiers say more Western arms would speed up their advances.
Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers
Australian Tesla buyers will be offered discounted green loans on the vehicle maker's website as part of a deal with the Commonwealth Bank.
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions’ Dunkley
Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to release the Employment White Paper setting out policies to put secure jobs in reach of more Australians.
Warriors keen to make life ugly for ‘pretty boy’ Walsh
The Warriors are aware of the threat electric Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh poses in Saturday's preliminary final.
Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia
Increasing branch closures across rural Australia have raised the possibility of forcing banks to operate a minimum number of country outlets.