Big loss renews Australia Post’s open letter for reform
Australia Post has renewed a plea to update its charter after the government-owned enterprise lost $384 million delivering letters in the past financial year.
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Skipper Tohu Harris in for Warriors’ finals campaign
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says captain Tohu Harris isn't in doubt for their final, with many players resting for Saturday's trip to the Dolphins.
Rod, who? Souths lash Churchill’s Latrell outburst
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has labelled Rod Churchill's text commentary about Latrell Mitchell "disrespectful".
Bail for councillor accused of stepfather’s murder
Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has been granted bail after being charged with murdering his stepfather at the family's home.
Australian and Timorese soldiers injured in truck crash
Australian and Timorese soldiers have been injured in an armoured vehicle crash days after three US marines were killed in a separate incident.
Transport tsar reveals Minns friendship, Labor links
The NSW transport secretary has denied there is any conspiracy behind his appointment and declared Chris Minns a friend, which the premier later downplayed.
Four lives lost as car and truck crash on major freeway
Four lives have been lost after a car and truck crashed on a major freeway where traffic has been diverted as police investigate what caused the tragedy.
Teens to give evidence on school bus crash injuries
A magistrate has approved a truck driver's application to question school students on the seriousness of their injuries in court, as he fights 80 charges.
Saints close to full strength as they build for finals
Assistant coach Lenny Hayes, a revered figure at St Kilda, is rapt that they're back in the finals and says they will be close to full strength for GWS.
At least 73 killed in building blaze in South Africa
A search and recovery operation is under way after a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city killed at least 73 people and injured dozens more.
Fire in South African apartment block kills at least 73
An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city that killed at least 73 people and injured dozens more.
Ciraldo questions off the mark: Penrith’s Dylan Edwards
Dylan Edwards has spent most of his career playing under Cameron Ciraldo and is adamant the under-fire Canterbury coach's character cannot be questioned.
Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win
Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Going to market wasn’t an option for Panther Edwards
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards says he was never going to be lured by the potential of bigger money on the open market, after inking a new four-year extension.
Kiwis cap comeback with dominant defeat of Australia A
Scott Kuggeleijn has finished with nine wickets and a century as New Zealand A overcame a poor first day to beat their Australian counterparts by 225 runs.
Victim’s parents fire up over resource sector ‘cowboys’
Gareth Leo Dodunski's parents say more must be done to police multinational companies' resource sector "cowboys" after their son's 2013 drill rig death.
Groups slam Qld youth detention reforms in open letter
Indigenous activists, legal experts, advocates and social service groups have called on the Queensland government to axe its youth justice watch house laws.
Sofronoff asks ACT chief to retract ‘unethical’ claims
Walter Sofronoff, the chair of the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, has demanded the ACT chief minister retract suggestions about his conduct.
Action urged after report into 20 million fish deaths
Strong laws are useless if they're not implemented, conservationists say after a damning report into the cause of 20 to 30 million fish deaths in March.
Arnold nets another Scot as Burgess wins Socceroos call
Scottish-born Ipswich Town defender Cameron Burgess is in contention to win his first Socceroos cap in this month's friendly against Mexico.
Biden to visit Florida to view hurricane damage
Hurricane Idalia has toppled houses and destroyed vehicles in Florida but overall the destruction has not been as severe as feared.
Broncos sweat on Piakura as Walters backs finals depth
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura was put on report three times in the 32-22 loss to Melbourne and prop Xavier Willison was injured ahead of the finals.
Housing recovery gains momentum as supply tightens
Home values have risen for the sixth month in a row, with CoreLogic's latest index showing a 0.8 per cent lift in August.
NRL weigh up possible Stuart fine over refs comment
The NRL's referees boss Jared Maxwell has shot down claims by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart that his powers have been diminished by head office.
Murray snubs rugby interest to re-sign with Souths
Cameron Murray will remain with South Sydney until the end of 2028 after rejecting overtures from rugby union to switch codes.
Three killed in Russian strike on factory: Ukraine
A Russian missile attack on central Ukraine has killed three people, authorities say, while a fourth person died following shelling.
Walsh fit for Broncos, Walters stews on team for Storm
Reece Walsh is back from a knee knock but prop Payne Haas was rested from Monday training as Broncos coach Kevin Walters mulled over his team to play Melbourne.
Wheels in motion to get more children on their bike
Top Australian cyclists such as three-time Olympian Matt Glaetzer have joined celebrity fitness coach Michelle Bridges in backing a new learn-to-ride program.
Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Swepson takes three wickets with Australia A on top
Mitchell Swepson and Jordan Buckingham have each claimed three wickets to help Australia A take charge of their four-day match against New Zealand A.
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.