Reason for bikies’ cold-blooded murder remains mystery
The family of fruiterer Paul Virgona, who was shot in cold blood by one of two bikies on a freeway in 2019, has shared the pain and anguish of losing him.
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Minister taken to court over ‘mega’ coalmine approvals
Activists are taking federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to court for not accepting the climate risk of three proposed coalmine expansions.
Skyscrapers and city living sends stress to new heights
Queensland researchers have found concrete jungles make people feel more stressed, while quiet streets can boost creativity.
Lodge likely to leave Roosters after JWH deal
Matt Lodge concedes he is likely to seek NRL pastures new in 2024, after current club the Sydney Roosters re-signed fellow prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Postecoglou signs four-year deal with EPL giants Spurs
Ange Postecoglou has broken new ground, becoming the first Australian manager of a Premier League club by clinching a four-year deal with Spurs.
Kathleen Folbigg: ‘I always miss my children’
In her first public comments since being released from jail, Kathleen Folbigg has said she loves her four children and will always grieve for them.
Arnold buoyed as Circati rejects Italy for Socceroos
Parma defender Alessandro Circati and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover are the two debutants in an experimental Socceroos squad to face Argentina.
Cobbo blazes Broncos trail ‘on shoulders of giants’
Brisbane's Selwyn Cobbo is only scratching the surface of his talents, Steve Renouf says, with the winger doing the Broncos' Indigenous legends proud.
New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again
The battle against inflation is not over yet as the Reserve Bank board hikes again and takes the cash rate to its highest level since April 2012.
Independent body needed to stop Folbigg repeat: lawyers
The current appeals system makes it too hard for people like Kathleen Folbigg who are wrongly convicted to have their cases investigated, advocates say.
Former NSW forward says Hynes must be the Blues’ No.7
Ex-NSW forward Dale Finucane believes promoting his Cronulla teammate Nicho Hynes to the Blues' starting halfback role should be a no-brainer for Brad Fittler.
ABC ‘actuated by malice’ in publishing Higgins speech
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.
Nicoll-Klokstad won’t make way for Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Golden Boot winner Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't dislodge Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad from fullback when he returns next year.
Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red rape
Doctors waste too much time with non-standardised templates, naming specialists in referrals, and outdated data-sharing, according to the RACGP.
History beckons for Australia as world waits for Ashes
Australia's senior players can become the first to complete cricket's triple crown in the World Test Championship final, but Ashes talk remains hard to avoid.
Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators
A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.
Origin stars Fifita, Mitchell and Murray all sidelined
While Manly's Tom Trbojevic has been cleared to play in round 15, fellow Origin aces David Fifita, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have all been ruled out.
Tongan coach Kefu plotting Ireland ambush
Tonga Rugby World Cup coach Toutai Kefu has labelled his 2023 squad the country's best ever and has plans to shake up their stacked round robin pool.
Prop idol: Tigers’ Utoikamanu inspired by Haas
Stefano Utoikamanu is hoping he can be the Wests Tigers equivalent of relentless prop Payne Haas.
Murder accused could have ‘turned around’ before fight
The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.
Raider Jarrod Croker’s 300th NRL game finally a reality
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker will finally play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, battling off injuries and younger teammates to reach the huge milestone.
Arrow injury set to test Maroons’ back row depth
Queensland's back row depth is set to be tested with news versatile South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has undergone ankle surgery.
Billion-dollar health and hospital grants ‘ineffective’
The federal auditor-general has released a scathing review of health and hospital grants worth $2 billion announced by the former Morrison government.
Ben Roberts-Smith had ‘motives to lie’ about murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was "not an honest and reliable witness" who had reason to lie in his failed defamation cases over war crimes reports, a judge has found.
Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031
A new seven-year contract will tie defender Nick Blakey to Sydney until the end of the 2031 AFL season.
NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers
The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's second try but say the Raiders' late match-winning penalty against Wests Tigers was the right call.
Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison
The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.
Barrett back for Blues, Waratahs’ odds lengthen
The NSW Waratahs' chances of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific finals have diminished with star playmaker Beauden Barrett returning for the hosts.
Man on trial after pub patron’s death from single punch
Bradley Peter Cooper says he acted in self-defence when he punched fellow Sunshine Coast pub patron Darren Young who died three days later from head injuries.
Russia says it thwarted major attack in Ukraine
Russian forces have killed 250 Ukrainian troops as well as destroying 16 tanks, the defence ministry in Moscow says.
Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef will be gill net-free by mid-2027 under a $160 million licence buyout plan unveiled by the federal and Queensland governments.