Origin absences could help Roosters lift: Tedesco
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
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Father ‘blindsided’ as police shot his mentally ill son
The father of a mentally ill man fatally gunned down by police on the NSW mid-north coast has said "Blind Freddy" could have foreseen the deadly tragedy.
Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day
The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.
Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund
A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.
Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined $20 million for wrongly claiming tax deductions and trying to conceal their nature in another blow for the casino giant.
Tigers’ Pickett set to return after AFL bye
Richmond's Marlion Pickett will sit out the clash with St Kilda after being granted bail by a Perth court but will be free to play in the AFL's round 16.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
De Pasquale quickest in tight Darwin practice field
In the last chance before Saturday's first qualifying session and race, Anton De Pasquale has set the pace marker at Hidden Valley Raceway.
Richmond’s Mansell loses appeal against three-match ban
Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has failed to get his three-match suspension for rough conduct reduced at the AFL appeals board.
Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar
AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.
Giants, Dockers still chasing AFL finals dream
GWS and Fremantle are both hoping to give their AFL finals hopes a shot in the arm when they do battle at Giants Stadium on Saturday.
Six charged after meth worth $1.7 billion seized
Methamphetamine worth $1.7 billion has been seized as part of a probe into a global smuggling syndicate bringing the drug from Canada to Australia.
Parents end traumatic home invasion by fighting back
Joshua Thomas Mann has been jailed after a violent home invasion that ended when the parents fought back, with the father wielding a meat cleaver.
Fire still burns for Tigers’ milestone man Cotchin
Richmond triple-premiership captain Trent Cotchin says he still possesses the "inner willingness to compete" as he prepares for his 300th AFL game.
Father’s Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history
Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.
Toole, Lolesio on bench for Brumbies Super semi-final
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has picked Jack Debreczeni over Noah Lolesio in the No.10 jersey for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs.
Retail Food Group says rate hikes slowing sales growth
Retail Food Group says sales growth has moderated to just 2.2 per cent over the past 21 weeks.
Tim Tszyu says dog attack could have ended his career
Superstar boxer Tim Tszyu has revealed how being attacked by a bull terrier could have ended his career ahead of his world title defence against Carlos Ocampo.
AGL Energy accused of manipulating electricity prices
A class action alleges AGL Energy intentionally increased the price of wholesale electricity by "gaming" the market, hitting consumers with higher power bills.
Cummins calls for calm in response to England chaos
Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of his side keeping their heads against an aggressive and up-tempo England if Australia are to win the Ashes.
Jury discharged in man’s trial after sledgehammer death
After about 14 hours of deliberating, a jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of murder after his wife was fatally struck by a sledgehammer.
Luke Brooks won’t saddle up with Cowboys, says coach
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.
Woman tells of partner’s stabbing death ‘horror movie’
A man who stabbed his neighbour after the two shared a ride home screamed and laughed while attempts were made to save the 33-year-old, a court has heard.
LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes
Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply.
NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Cop accused of stealing luxury watches and fraud
An officer stood down by Queensland Police has fronted court on charges of stealing three luxury watches and fraudulently obtaining money from a jeweller.
Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash
Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.
Australians leaving NSW in droves for WA and Queensland
More Australians are leaving NSW to live interstate than any other state or territory with 121,071 mostly young people leaving last year alone.
O’Callaghan shades Titmus in red-hot 200m freestyle
Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Olympic champ Ariarne Titmus in the women's 200m freestyle final, with both crushing the swimming world championship trial time.
Dangerfield in hospital after Geelong’s loss to Port
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been sent to hospital after Port Adelaide downed the reigning premiers by 38 points to climb to top spot on the AFL ladder.