Veteran Williams confident Matildas can handle Cup hype
Unprecedented crowds and pressure to perform in Australia will not distract from the Matildas' goal of winning a World Cup, goalkeeper Lydia Williams says.
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NRL backs referee Atkins’ offside call against Titans
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the Gold Coast were not hard done by in their 23-21 loss to the Dolphins.
Review ordered for care system of Qld’s vulnerable kids
Queensland's child safety minister has responded to reports of alleged abuse while announcing a review into the residential care system.
Maroons brains trust hold spine summit to sink NSW
Queensland will unleash new starting spine members Harry Grant and AJ Brimson on NSW and have devised new plans they intend to implement in Sydney.
Man jailed for six-and-a-half years for stabbing death
A man who stabbed another man to death after an argument, telling a neighbour "I'm going to jail for murder", has been jailed for at least six-and-a-half years.
Accused rapist told child to ‘promise you won’t tell’
A Queensland man has faced the first day of his trial on charges of indecent dealing with a child and rape.
Couple sues ex-federal police commander for defamation
Ola Ouda and Amgad Shehada claim former AFP commander Todd Hunter defamed them when he spoke to the media about an alleged family daycare fraud syndicate.
Australian surveillance aircraft to help Ukraine: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet the leaders of New Zealand, Japan and South Korea at the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Rare book featuring great southern land goes on sale
A 15th century book featuring one of the earliest acknowledgements of Australia's existence will be for sale at the Melbourne Rare Book Fair.
Convicted meth trafficker allowed to gamble at Crown
A judge has questioned whether Crown has shown contrition by replacing its board of directors and senior management following public awareness of its failings.
NATO must confirm Ukraine as de facto member: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is optimistic about forthcoming "positive news regarding weapons for our men" from a NATO summit.
Accused kingpin had it ‘all covered’ until hotel arrest
Accused cocaine kingpin Tristan Waters told an alleged criminal associate he had a dozen people including cops backing him up before his arrest in Serbia.
Six killed in China kindergarten stabbing
Six people have been killed and one injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province.
Phillips ban adds to Bombers’ ruck woes for Cats clash
Inexperienced Essendon ruckman Nick Bryan could be called upon to take on Geelong, with Sam Draper injured and Andrew Phillips facing suspension.
Four dead in attack on Ukraine town near frontline
A bomb attack on a Ukrainian humanitarian aid distribution point near the frontline has killed four people, the region's governor says.
Ball in NRL’s court, says players’ rep Cherry-Evans
RLPA general president Daly Cherry-Evans says it's up to the NRL to make the next move in the CBA dispute after players called a media boycott last week.
Survivors of deadly NZ volcano eruption set to testify
Prosecutors are set to open their case against NZ tourism industry operators after the 2019 White Island volcanic eruption which killed 22 people.
Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme
Public servants named in a damning robodebt royal commission report will be investigated by a powerful inquiry, in a bid to hold people accountable.
Biden meets King Charles, PM Sunak ahead of NATO summit
US President Joe Biden has been welcomed with pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle during a stopover in the UK en route to NATO.
China, Solomon Islands announce strategic partnership
A plan for police co-operation between the Solomon Islands and China were among the agreements signed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing.
Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts
Australia will assist Ukraine by sending a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to help protect logistics hubs within European airspace.
NRL coach-in-waiting Hannay credits Paul Green guidance
Maroons assistant Josh Hannay says he had a wonderful early mentor in Paul Green to set him on the path to his ultimate goal of NRL head coach.
Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to work in the Premier League, has spoken of his plans for Tottenham Hotspur - and they include Harry Kane.
Gold Coast Suns sack coach Stuart Dew
Gold Coast have sacked coach Stuart Dew with a year to run on his contract as the Suns prepare to make a pitch to lure Richmond legend Damien Hardwick.
Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up
Renters may be finding it a little easier to find a home as vacancy rates ease across every capital city except Brisbane.
Taumalolo content with minutes, Cowboys’ forward depth
Jason Taumalolo is raring for a run of form in the back end of the NRL season after missing the majority of 2023 through injury.
Nankervis faces ban as calls grow for AFL send-off rule
Richmond's Toby Nankervis is facing a possible three-match suspension for a high bump in an incident that has sparked fresh debate over an AFL send-off rule.
African bloc mulls deploying regional force in Sudan
An eastern African bloc has requested a summit of the 10-member Eastern Africa Standby Force to consider a possible deployment of troops in Sudan.
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes
The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London.
Nature the big loser as scientists face suppression
Government suppression of good science is hampering the fight to address the biodiversity crisis gripping the planet, an Australian expert says.
Clean sweep king Gillmeister predicts ruthless Maroons
Maroons legend Trevor Gillmeister won State of Origin clean sweeps in 1988, 1989 and 1995 and can vouch for the fact there is no such thing as a dead rubber.