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Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener
The Wallabies say Samu Kerevi is available for selection for their opening World Cup match against Georgia.
Storm Lee now a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic
Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120km/h, and is heading towards the northeast Caribbean.
Advisory group to give victims of crime more of a say
The Palaszczuk government in Queensland will establish an independent advisory group to give more support and say to victims of crime.
Swift action urged to help save endangered parrot
Some states are yet to sign on to a new recovery plan that has been designed to help save the critically endangered swift parrot.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
How Storm beat Broncos to Cameron Munster’s signature
There is a back story to how Melbourne edged out Brisbane to sign Cameron Munster in 2013, with the star No.6 saying it was the best decision he's made.
Love hurts: scam leaves trio $500,000 out of pocket
Three men have learned just how much love hurts after an alleged scam left the trio almost $500,000 out of pocket.
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.
Tough times set up Carlton’s AFL finals campaign
Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.
Picklum’s ‘screw loose’ foundation for WSL title tilt
Being urged onto the big waves by the "screw loose" North Shelly Boardriders has a lot to do with Molly Picklum's rise to world title contention.
Egan, DWZ return to Penrith as more dangerous Warriors
Wayde Egan and Dallin Waetene-Zelezniak once called Penrith home, but they will return as far more dangerous players for the Warriors in the NRL finals.
Talakai admits axe saved his season at the Sharks
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has praised coach Craig Fitzgibbon for his decision to drop him mid-season, believing the wake-up call turned his year around.
Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed why he picked Jesse Arthars over the experienced Corey Oates and says the Storm finals clash will be won in the mind.
Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide
Brisbane's All-Australian small forward Charlie Cameron has overcome the mental demons of a mid-season collision to enter another AFL finals campaign on-song.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
‘Intolerable’ housing crisis is costing Sydney billions
Housing unaffordability in Sydney is second only to Hong Kong, says a think tank boss who warns it is costing the city billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final
Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams
The South Australian government wants to put jail on the table for dodgy car dealers who wind back the odometers on used vehicles.
Woman ‘manipulated’ by hackers into money laundering
A woman has been sentenced for her part in helping online scammers move millions of dollars overseas through her bank accounts and ATM withdrawals.
Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Ryan Papenhuyzen to provide X-factor in the finals but says only heavy artillery can stop one-of-a-kind Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh.
Resilient Raider Rapana continues late-career surge
Ageless Canberra back Jordan Rapana is playing close to career-best football at 34 years old, as his side prepares to battle Newcastle on Sunday.
Infant seriously injured in alleged domestic violence
Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm after a baby was taken to hospital with "significant injuries" from an alleged domestic violence attack.
eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers
Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.
Safe but shocked: rescued sailors arrive on dry land
The expedition leader of an inflatable boat attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea has told his tale after arriving on dry land.
Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs
Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.
Leniu driven by his last ride with Penrith brothers
Spencer Leniu is preparing for an emotional exit from Penrith with he and Stephen Crichton the last of the current crop of talented local juniors to leave.
Family urges death suspect to ‘man up’ and stop running
The child of a man wanted for questioning over the death of a woman found at the bottom of a Queensland cliff 26 years ago is urging him to come forward.
Haas wants Webcke 2006 glory for current Broncos
Brisbane prop Payne Haas was on the verge of joining Melbourne in 2018 but he's glad he stayed and wants to beat the Storm, as the 2006 premiership team did.
Saints rule out Howard for Giants elimination final
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says GWS maybe deserve to go into Saturday's elimination final as favourites, but his team have had their backs to the wall all season.