Phoenix rising: Knights’ unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.
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Cost-of-living focus in NSW budget as dam project axed
Stretched households have been told they can expect more help as the NSW government prepares to deliver its first budget since the election.
How New Zealand’s closed borders saved Pauga’s career
Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
Mum feared she would be killed by bikie, daughter says
The daughter of Tina Louise Greer has told an inquest her missing mother often told her she could not leave bikie Lesley Sharman because he would kill her.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Rare ‘Ringo Starr’ cockatoos drum to their own beat
Male palm cockatoos in far north Queensland chisel individualised drumsticks with their bills to tap out signature beats, a new study shows.
Thornton takes seven as Australia A thump New Zealand A
South Australia quick Henry Thornton has taken the first seven wickets of Australia A's bowling innings to help them to a 108-run win over New Zealand A.
Hewitt’s Aussies beaten by inspired Brits in Davis Cup
Matt Ebden and Max Purcell took a doubles win that could still be crucial as Australia lost their opening Davis Cup Finals group stage tie 2-1 to hosts Britain.
Australia granted more time to address reef threats
The World Heritage Committee has confirmed it won't yet list the Great Barrier Reef as in-danger but Australia's guardianship remains under close scrutiny.
Fresh crews and water bombers to battle outback blaze
Weary firefighters are hoping for easing conditions as they await reinforcements to help them fight a major bushfire in the Northern Territory.
Indigenous voice critic points to ‘better’ alternative
With the referendum debate growing increasingly spiteful, 'no' campaign leader Jacinta Nampijinpa Price will set out an alternative approach to the voice.
Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance
Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.
Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady
Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.
Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive
A unique prenatal health care program is closing the gap in maternal and infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and their babies.
Ukraine attacks Russian naval targets in Crimea
Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has attacked a Black Sea shipyard with 10 cruise missiles and three uncrewed speedboats, damaging two military vessels.
Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland
The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.
The honesty session that saved Warriors from oblivion
After three seasons of hardship, Warriors CEO Cameron George has detailed the meeting that turned negatives into positives to transform the club.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Sudan UN envoy resigns, warns of full-scale civil war
The United Nations special envoy for Sudan - who had been declared unwelcome by the country's military government - has resigned.
Union boss issues warning after Qantas court decision
Australian businesses have been warned unions are ready to mobilise against unfair work conditions after a High Court ruling against Qantas.
Melbourne road named Australia’s most dangerous
A Melbourne road has come out on top of a list of Australia's most dangerous crash hotspots for the sixth year running.
Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies
Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.
Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, continues to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Colonisation had ‘positive impact’: Indigenous senator
Indigenous senator and prominent 'no' campaigner Jacinta Price claims colonisation has not had any ongoing negative consequences for First Nations people.
Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong-un to attend a meeting in North Korea, state media reports.
Liquid meth disguised as oil seized near rural town
Police are appealing for help tracking down who is responsible for a 312kg consignment of liquid methamphetamine disguised as vegetable oil.
Wong for all: Roosters rookie eyes multi-nation legacy
Rising Sydney Roosters forward Siua Wong is keen to win caps for four different countries after a breakout year in the NRL.
Convicted wife killer claims DNA tests ‘inconsistent’
A man convicted of killing his wife has applied to cross-examine forensic experts over the results of new DNA testing on the murder weapon.
Warning of dire threat to koalas from urban sprawl
Koalas face a sustained threat from urban sprawl and greenfield development in Queensland's southeast, warns a leading conservation group.
Labor’s housing breakthrough after tense negotiations
A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.