Warriors can weaponise pressure in NRL prelim: Johnson
The Warriors are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders but Shaun Johnson believes the semi-final win shows they can use that pressure positively.
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Broncos academy reaps rewards with Walsh and company
The home-grown Broncos brought 14 of their 17-man side through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them.
No relief for days as eastern heatwave spreads
Firefighters are working to bring blazes under control as several states swelter through heatwave conditions.
Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.
Dating apps told to take action to protect users
The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.
Tasered woman’s family slam ‘disturbing’ police actions
NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing.
Wipeout for python owner and surfing snake
A man filmed surfing with his pet python at a Gold Coast beach has been hit with a fine of more than $2000.
Crichton buoyed on by Ciraldo’s long days at Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton is happy hearing reports Canterbury players believe they are being pushed too hard, insistent it is the only way his future club will improve.
Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets
Motorists have been hit in the hip pocket by petrol price rises and the latest spike may put a dent in the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation.
Cleary hurts finger but Penrith backs halves to play
Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are expected to play in Penrith's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne despite injury concerns.
Brisbane hero Voss plots Lions’ Gabba demise as a Blue
Michael Voss returns to his field of glory, the Gabba, plotting the downfall of his old club Brisbane as 'a Carlton person' in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup
Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.
Boy injured in scooter crash loses fight for life
A 12-year-old boy has died two weeks after being hit by a ute while riding a scooter, with a charge expected to be upgraded against the driver.
‘No regret’: Former Warrior Walsh paved way for Charnze
Brisbane's Reece Walsh intends to end the season of his former club but his Broncos return worked out for him and Warriors No.1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.
Jury told fatal robbery was ‘no Ocean’s 11’ plot
Three men who allegedly tried to steal drugs from a rural home should be found guilty of murder after one of them shot an occupant, the prosecutor says.
McLachlan lauds ‘compelling’ AFL grand final narratives
Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes the stage is perfectly set for next week's grand final, with four remaining teams each offering a different story.
Referee Klein’s finals fate won’t hinge on Storm errors
NRL football boss Graham Annesley can't make any promises over Ashley Klein's hopes of officiating in the preliminary finals.
Storm star Hughes hopeful of return for Panthers prelim
Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has made promising progress as he races the clock to return for the Storm's preliminary final against Penrith.
Majority of coaches opposed to NRLW expansion in 2024
Most NRLW coaches do not believe the league is ready to go to 12 teams in 2024, fearing the competition is not ready to grow again.
Former premier’s cop son anxious about his treatment
Ex-premier Kristina Keneally's police officer son says statements that led to a man's arrest were an error rather than an attempt to mislead the justice system.
Palaszczuk about-face over complaints clearing house
A one-stop shop for government complaints will go ahead in Queensland to tackle corruption concerns.
Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak
A commercial chicken product is the probable cause of nine listeria cases in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, according to health investigators.
Carlton star Curnow ready to step up in Lions prelim
Carlton star Charlie Curnow is keen to deliver in the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane after kicking just two goals across the opening two finals.
NBL star Webster in trouble for rainbow flag tweet
NBL star Corey Webster has apologised for an offensive social media comment concerning the LGBTQI+ community.
Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks
The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.
Student in critical condition after campus stabbing
A 24-year-old is in custody after two students were stabbed and another man was assaulted at the Australian National University campus in Canberra.
Reece Walsh credits daughter Leila for Broncos success
Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh, 21, is a young father and he says his daughter Leila has helped him stay calm and grounded amid a whirlwind of adulation.
Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month
One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.
US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal
The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.