Dragons dig in heels in bid to hold on to Hunt
St George Illawarra remain adamant they can convince skipper Ben Hunt, who on the weekend requested a release from the NRL club, to see out his contract.
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Demons hopeful Oliver, Petty can return to face Cats
Melbourne are not willing to declare Clayton Oliver a certain starter to face Geelong after the star midfielder spent almost a week in hospital.
Smith, Lee post gritty top-five finishes at the US Open
Australian golf stars Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee have finished strongly to record impressive top-five results at the US Open in Los Angeles.
Wait and see on father-son clash: Kyle Flanagan
Canterbury's Kyle Flanagan could soon be in for his first NRL game against father Shane, who takes charge of St George Illawarra next season.
Clark wins US Open for first major title
American Wyndham Clark has hung tough to win the US Open by one shot from Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club.
Man shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane
A man has been shot multiple times by police in a critical incident in southeast Queensland.
Stuart’s advice sticks with Young on second NSW chance
As he prepared for a second chance at State of Origin football, Hudson Young called on his Canberra coach and 14-time Blue Ricky Stuart for advice.
NZ PM Hipkins to meet Chinese president Xi
A New Zealand delegation of political and business leaders will depart for China on Sunday, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet with President Xi Jinping.
Bushwalker found injured in creek bed ‘extremely lucky’
A bushwalker who fell from a cliff has been found seriously injured in a creek bed in the Gold Coast hinterland where authorities will try to winch him out.
Man critically injured after multiple shots from police
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.
SA push for Barossa Valley game in next Gather Round
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will push for the Barossa Valley to host a Gather Round game next year.
DCE: Complacency a ‘dirty word’ in Maroons camp
Queensland's Origin preparations appear seamless but captain Daly Cherry-Evans says any perception of a "Serenity Now" camp of bliss are far from the truth.
McQualter to reassess Tigers role after Lyon battle
Richmond caretaker Andrew McQualter will engage in a battle of wits with former mentor Ross Lyon before determining whether he wants the Tigers job full-time.
All eyes on Arthur duo in Parramatta-Manly NRL clash
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be on the opposite side to his son Jake for the first time in their NRL careers when the Eels take on Manly.
Retiring MP sets stage for Stoker political return
Queensland opposition MP Mark Robinson won't contest the next state election, potentially paving the way for former senator Amanda Stoker to stand for the LNP.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
Roosters’ Robinson shuts down talk of Pearce reunion
"Lifelong Rooster" Mitchell Pearce is all-but-certain to return to the NRL club, just not as a player next season, insists head coach Trent Robinson.
No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
Tszyu pumped for multi-million-dollar roll of the dice
Tim Tszyu's promoter admits the Australian boxer is risking millions of dollars by defending his interim WBO title against tough Mexican Carlos Ocampo.
Barry Cable’s AFL honours in doubt after abuse finding
The lawyer for a woman repeatedly sexually abused as a child by Barry Cable has called for the legendary footballer to be stripped of his honours.
Man ignites wasp spray in fight with ex’s partner
A man who used bug spray as an improvised flamethrower during an altercation with his former girlfriend's partner has been released after time behind bars.
Fight to repatriate Aust women, kids from Syrian camp
A fight has begun for the repatriation of eight Australian women and their 18 children from a Syrian refugee camp where they've been held for up to four years.
Mitchell’s Origin teammates hail ‘selfless’ withdrawal
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.
Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
Diamonds set for Netball World Cup after contract deal
Netball Australia has agreed to extend the existing Diamonds agreements past the World Cup to allow a team to be announced for next month's event.
Stabbed man dies a week after falling from balcony
A north Queensland man who fell from a fire exit balcony after being stabbed in a domestic incident has died in hospital from his injuries almost a week later.
Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
Hillsong abuse response ‘mischaracterised as cover-up’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.
Brumbies head to enemy territory in Super Rugby quest
The Brumbies have headed to New Zealand for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs and will remain there should they reach the final.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.
ANZ, Suncorp agree to major investments in Queensland
ANZ is promising to establish a major tech hub in Brisbane while Suncorp says it will establish a new disaster response centre at its headquarters there.