Pickett back in Tigers side to face Brisbane
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett will return to AFL action against the Brisbane Lions in round 16 after being granted bail by a Perth court earlier this month.
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Smith and Head put Australia in full control at Lord’s
Australia have gone to stumps at 5-339 on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, after a blazing 77 from Travis Head and with Steve Smith still in on 85.
Bairstow hailed ‘a hero’ after halting pitch protesters
Australia and England players stopped protesters from wrecking the Lord's wicket in the second Test, with even the British PM hailing Jonny Bairstow's actions.
Presumed human remains found in wreckage of Titan sub
Evidence from the wreckage of the Titan submersible, including what are likely human remains, will be transported from Canada to the US for formal analysis.
Suns in for Long haul to AFL finals as Magpies loom
Recruit Ben Long has reflected on a moment in Darwin he thinks could be pivotal in Gold Coast's hunt for a maiden AFL finals campaign.
Tigers easy prey for Lions in Gabba mauling
Brisbane's midfield set the tone and goal-kickers queued up for a piece of the action as the Lions thrashed Richmond by 81 points at the Gabba.
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Call to crack China’s dominance in critical minerals
Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.
Ultra-Orthodox principal ‘allergic’ to court hearings
Prosecutors have claimed former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is allergic to the legal system, feigning mental illness to delay hearings.
Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding
Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry
A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.
Vaccine to protect Australian crocodile industry
Scientists have developed a vaccine for farmed saltwater crocodiles, boosting protection for the booming multi-million dollar industry.
How teachers and tourism could keep mining towns afloat
Mining regions will need support from governments to diversify their economies as the demand for fossil fuels declines, a report shows.
Ukraine accuses man of treason over missile attack
Ukraine's security service has detained a man suspected of helping Russian forces plan a missile strike on a restaurant in Kramatorsk that killed 12 people.
Aussie trio make final round of Wimbledon qualifiers
Aussies Storm Hunter, Olivia Gadecki and Marc Polmans have battled into the final round of qualifying, each just a match away from the Wimbledon main draw.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi ‘won’t cross line’ in Broncos clash
Dolphins hitman Felise Kaufusi, known as 'Phin Diesel', says he will target his aggression against the Broncos and not get himself in hot water with officials.
Reynolds targets Broncos title, contract extension
Having etched his name indelibly into South Sydney's history in 2014, next on Adam Reynolds' bucket list is leading a premiership-winning side at Brisbane.
Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in
Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.
Cats forward Rohan high on confidence for Swans clash
Gary Rohan's positive response to his shocking collision with Jeremy Cameron has given the Geelong speedster a confidence boost ahead of the clash with Sydney.
Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations
Former Liberal MP Stuart Robert says allegations he helped a consulting company win government contracts were a "by-election witch hunt".
Warriors keen to step up again as Souths come to town
Andrew Webster's in-form Warriors will host South Sydney in round 18, looking to consolidate their top-four status against the misfiring Rabbitohs.
Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss
Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to pay the costs of three media firms he sued after a judge found reports of war crimes in Afghanistan were substantially true.
Liberal darling, pandemic titan tainted by secret lover
The ICAC has determined Gladys Berejiklian acted corruptly but the former NSW premier spent years in politics and has left her mark on the state.
Pressure to perform still there: Carlton coach Voss
Even after a morale-boosting victory before the bye, Carlton coach Michael Voss admits the pressure remains firmly on at Ikon Park.
Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash
Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty.
Storm’s fit-again Munster ready to tackle Panthers
Following illness, Cameron Munster is a certainty to suit up for the Storm as they look to wrest the NRL ladder lead from Penrith in a Marvel Stadium clash.
Van Onselen ‘has a megaphone and will use it’, Ten says
Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.
Door slightly ajar for Raider Wighton’s Origin return
Canberra star Jack Wighton still won't rule out backtracking on his representative football retirement and returning to the NSW State of Origin setup next year.
Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover
The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban's proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.
Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show
An exhibition of Australian women modernists will go on show following the postponement of a major Aboriginal art display due to allegations of interference.
Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks
A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.