Dutton shoots down overseas plan for defence vehicles
Australian companies should be used more to help build defence projects, the federal opposition leader says.
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Funds boost brings massive green hydrogen scheme closer
The planning and design of Queensland's large-scale green hydrogen project has been given a multimillion-dollar injection of joint government funding.
Caretaker McQualter ready to take reins at Tigers
Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter is confident he can get the Tigers focused to take on Port Adelaide and says he hasn't thought about the full-time role.
Forget Manly thrashing, Ricky tells his reeling Raiders
Canberra will travel to face South Sydney looking to respond to a dismal game against Manly last weekend, with some key faces missing from their line-up.
Truck driver found not guilty over 400kg cocaine plot
Osman El-Houli has been found not guilty after being accused of driving 3000km to collect $141 million worth of cocaine in far north Queensland in July 2020.
Peirson called in as extra back-up keeper for Ashes
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been called into Australia's Ashes squad, set to replace Josh Inglis as back-up gloveman for part of the tour.
V’landys loses appeal in defamation case against ABC
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Racing NSW chief Peter V'landys, saying an ABC program treated him "very shabbily" but didn't defame him.
RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse
Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.
Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise
As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.
Isaako, Milford star as Dolphins beat Dragons
The Dolphins beat a dire St George Illawarra 26-12 with five-eighth Anthony Milford playing his best game of the NRL season to set up the victory.
French Open draw not kind to Australian contingent
The French Open draw in Paris has not been overly kind to Australia's tennis stars, with most likely to confront big-name seeds if they win their first matches.
Milford runs into Dolphins form with perfect timing
Dolphins playmaker Anthony Milford has played his best football under Wayne Bennett and his mid-season revival has come at just the right time.
Going after Luai a mistake – NSW Origin debutant Young
NSW debutant Hudson Young believes Queensland would be ill-advised to try to go after Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai in State of Origin 1.
Top cop clarifies ‘interference’ in Lehrmann case
A high-ranking police officer thought the rape case against Bruce Lehrmann was weak but it was right to test it in court, an inquiry has been told.
Referendum working group returns to base camp at Uluru
Six years on from the First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru, members of the referendum working group are gathering at base camp again.
Two dead, 23 injured as Russia strikes Ukrainian clinic
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described a deadly Russian missile strike on a clinic in eastern Ukraine as a crime against humanity.
‘It is Murri v Koori’: Cobbo wants to out-run idol Foxx
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo looks up to NSW flyer Josh Addo-Carr but wants to be looking back at him in the Origin series opener, while fixing his error rate
AFL coaching tougher than ever: Lions’ Fagan
Chris Fagan can understand why Damien Hardwick felt he couldn't continue as Richmond coach, but says there's still fuel in his tank to lead the Brisbane Lions.
Lu, Henderson win opening matchplay matches in Vegas
Top seeded American Lilia Vu and Canada's Brooke Henderson have triumphed on day one of the LPGA's matchplay event in Nevada, as did Australia's Karis Davidson.
Walker, Doedee to return for Crows, but doubt on Smith
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker and defender Tom Doedee will return to AFL action against Brisbane, but doubt lingers over sore defender Brodie Smith.
Couple accused of keeping woman as slave in home
A Melbourne couple have faced court accused of keeping a vulnerable woman as a slave in their home, in the city's west.
Ben Roberts-Smith to learn defamation fate
The Federal Court will soon hand down a highly anticipated judgment in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits over media reports of alleged war crimes.
Murray vows control in early tackles for health’s sake
Cameron Murray has put the onus on himself to control his emotion in State of Origin, not wanting to fall victim to another first-tackle concussion for NSW.
Victoria frontrunner to replace Magpies netball side
Victoria is the frontrunner to have two Super Netball teams despite Collingwood's call to axe its netball program because it was unsustainable.
Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space
Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.
Star Swan Heeney desperate to rebound from form slump
Star Sydney forward Isaac Heeney concedes his form has been up and down this season, but he's confident he can become an elite player again.
Identity protection to go for sexual offences in Qld
Identity protections for those charged with serious sexual offences in Queensland will be scrapped by the government through a bill tabled in parliament.
Economic momentum starting to ebb across all states
All states and territories are experiencing worsening economic performance led by a slowdown in consumption and home building activity.
Australia calls out China for cyber espionage
The home affairs minister says the federal government will not hesitate to out the parties behind cyber attacks, amid warnings China is beefing up its offence.
Maroons’ Mullet Man Cotter puts target on Koroisau
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter felt the force of NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau's magic in the NRL on Saturday night and aims to return the favour in Origin.
‘Unique’: Gilbert credits Bennett for his Maroons rise
Queensland forward Tom Gilbert has forged a strong bond with his Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and says it helped him gain his second Origin selection.