City can still contend after coach’s sacking: captain
Captain Jamie Maclaren and new coach Aurelio Vidmar are adamant Melbourne City can yet right their season after a poor start cost Rado Vidosic his job.
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Bennett gives Kiwis a boost with Isaako revival
Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman says the stunning form of Kiwis winger Jamayne Isaako ahead of the Pacific Cup final is thanks largely to Wayne Bennett.
Retiree loses appeal over ‘frenzied’ stabbing murder
A pensioner who twice faced trial over the murder of a 43-year-old Queensland man in 2016 has lost a second bid to appeal his conviction.
Rare white platypus spotted, but it’s not an albino
A researcher has shared extraordinary images of a rare white platypus spotted in a NSW stream.
‘None of this happened’: O’Keefe denies attacking woman
Andrew O'Keefe has told a court he did not kick and spit at a woman in a domestic incident, during which he thought he was having a heart attack.
Campbell’s journey back to Wallabies sealed with a Kiss
Jock Campbell was snubbed by Eddie Jones but will play No.15 for Queensland against Saitama Wild Knights, with Les Kiss backing him to regain his Test jersey.
Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue
Queenslanders will be able to get free flu jabs from 2024 amid concern "vaccine fatigue" is contributing to a low rate of people getting their shots.
Ex-Panthers’ tales make for Penrith’s best sale to Luai
Penrith need only point Jarome Luai in the direction of returning players Daine Laurie and Tyrone Peachey to make their best sales pitch to the No.6.
Dragons lead race as Fonua-Blake nears Warriors exit
St George Illawarra have emerged as a landing spot for Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake after he expressed a desire to leave the club.
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Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging
Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.
Knights NRLW coach Griffiths quits for NSW Cup team
After two premiership wins, Ron Griffiths has transitioned from his role as Newcastle's NRLW coach into the hot seat with the NSW Cup side.
Santos to temporarily halt ‘irreparable’ Barossa works
Australian gas giant Santos will not be permitted to begin laying the Barossa pipeline while the Federal Court determines whether there are cultural risks.
Don Pyke takes West Coast CEO job at pivotal time
Decorated AFL player and coach Don Pyke has been appointed chief executive officer of West Coast.
Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review
Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.
Marsh flies out of India, will miss World Cup game
Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has flown home to Perth for personal reasons and will miss the crucial World Cup cricket clash with England.
Seven arrested after crackdown on Mongols bikies
Queensland Police have launched a crackdown on bikies in the state's far north, charging seven men with 17 offences after carrying out multiple raids.
Origin Energy $16b acquisition on the rocks
Brookfield and EIG Partners have made a "best and final" offer for Origin Energy but major stakeholder AustralianSuper remains opposed.
Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.
Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths
Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.
Net zero policy to draw on national strengths: Chalmers
Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer.
Trump Jr testifies at his father’s New York fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr is the first of Donald Trump's adult children to testify in a civil fraud trial accusing the former US president of inflating asset values.
Russia hits oil refinery, frontline attacks repelled
Ukraine's air force has shot down 18 of 20 drones and a missile fired by Russia in attacks targeting military and critical infrastructure.
Jones coaches 10 Wallabies – five days after quitting
Fresh from quitting as Wallabies' coach, Eddie Jones will be immediately reuniting with a host of his old team when he leads the Barbarians against Wales.
Hamas fighters bid to block Israel advance on Gaza City
Pressing an offensive against Hamas militants, Israel has again bombed the densely populated Gaza Strip from land, sea and air.
Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies
As heatwaves, bushfires and storms become more extreme there are fears the hot and dry summer could lead to a spike in heat-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap
A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.
Doubt cast that stripping citizenship boosts security
Two constitutional lawyers have cast doubt stripping the citizenship of terrorists makes Australians safer after such laws were struck out by the High Court.
Company directors face nature-related risk: opinion
Conservationists hope a new legal opinion will compel corporate Australia to get a handle on how it uses and affects nature.
Western Downs recovery starts as Queensland fires rage
Residents on Queensland's Western Downs can return home after firefighters finally contained a blaze that claimed a life and forced hundreds to evacuate.
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
There's hope more Australians will be able to leave the besieged Gaza strip after 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members crossed into Egypt.
Star-studded Matildas give Gustavsson a real headache
The Matildas will take on Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off in February, with the winner to secure a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.