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Trump endorses Jim Jordan to be House Speaker
Former United States president Donald Trump has backed one of his longtime defenders - Ohio lawmaker Jim Jordan - to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.
Three men charged over scissor stabbing attack
Three men are set to appear before a Queensland court over a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Brisbane.
Aloisi hailed for kickstarting Brisbane Roar revival
Ross Aloisi's Brisbane Roar revolution is only a handful of games old but he has already been lauded for guiding the club to the Australia Cup final.
The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy
The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.
Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail
After five days in COVID-19 isolation, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has returned to the campaign trail in New Zealand.
All Blacks’ Foster talks down RWC ‘panic’ after big win
Following disquiet at his side's first-up loss to France at the World Cup, coach Ian Foster insists the All Blacks are "building momentum" after humbling Italy.
Porsche updates its racetrack-ready wild child
If engineers were designing the iconic Porsche 911 today, this is probably how they would have drawn it.
Titans NRLW star Pelite loves ‘junkyard’ fullback role
Gold Coast No.1 Evania Pelite's showdown with Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton could decide the NRLW grand final with Pelite set to showcase her raw power.
Man, three children feared killed in light plane crash
A man and three children are believed to be dead after a light plane crashed and burst into flames near Canberra, with police working through the wreckage.
Penrith defy NRL’s levelling out to reach for history
The Panthers' shot at an NRL three-peat in the grand final has them on the verge of history, despite the tightening of rules to discourage such dominance.
Foot issue puts pre-season on hold for Blues’ Docherty
Carlton defender Sam Docherty has undergone foot surgery and will have a delayed preparation for the next AFL season.
Cobbo beaming as Broncos embrace family vibe again
The Broncos have regained their family-club feel on their way to the NRL grand final under coach Kevin Walters, to the delight of current and former players.
Pierson, Neser dig in but NSW in control against Qld
Queensland are 5-173 in their second dig, 97 runs ahead of NSW's first innings tally at stumps on the third day of their Sheffield Shield match in Sydney.
AFL yet to make a call on ‘Barassi Cup’ for premiers
An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.
Qld ready for summer bushfires despite chief’s exit
State Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland will be ready ahead of what looms as a hot summer following fire chief Greg Leach's resignation.
Healy excited by cricket-NRL grand final double header
Playing Australia's first cricket match of the home summer on the same day as rugby league's grand finals is "really positive", captain Alyssa Healy insists.
Agriculture ministers on the march against fire ants
The spread of an ant that can kill native species and livestock has dominated a meeting of senior ministers, with power poles above farmland also on the agenda.
Cleary’s failures put him on path to NRL greatness
Nathan Cleary has credited his disappointments as a young NRL halfback for driving his rise to a fourth straight grand final with Penrith.
‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.
How a trip up the Coffs Coast made Dylan Edwards
Penrith sent Dylan Edwards home to Dorrigo as a teenager, and when he came back he took some of his most significant steps to becoming an elite NRL player.
Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
Magpies soar to bring down Bombers in AFLW
Collingwood have taken out their second win of the season, kicking off men's grand final day with a comfortable 20-point AFLW victory over Essendon.
Rower rescued by cruise ship after record bid dashed
A Brisbane man hoping to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific has been rescued by a cruise ship after clinging to his boat for 13 hours.
Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters
It's been a headline-grabbing week for Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh but coach Kevin Walters says the fullback's football will do the talking in the grand final.
Accused TV personality called ‘rock spider’, court told
TV networks and newspapers have argued a woman charged with child sex offences should be named after Queensland's laws were changed.
Panthers coach Cleary to resist emotional farewells
Two of Penrith's favourite sons have only 80 minutes left as Panthers but coach Ivan Cleary is hoping not to become emotional as he farewells the duo.
UN rights team to investigate attack on Ukraine village
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has deployed a team to speak to survivors and gather information after a strike on a Ukrainian village.
Gallen surprised at Fittler’s exit, won’t replace him
Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.
Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Wallabies look for small Cup joy against Portugal
The Wallabies will take on Portugal in their final World Cup pool game in France, hoping to give fans some joy after a tournament to forget.