Bird sprays Dragons fans, fires up on future and coach
Dragons forward Jack Bird says "at the moment" he is staying at the NRL club to help turn it around but tells overly-critical fans to pull their heads in.
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City to treat Sydney semi-final like GF dress rehearsal
Melbourne City coach Rado Vidosic is treating the first leg of the A-League Men semi-final against Sydney FC like a potential grand final appearance.
Queensland’s ecotourism plans ‘poorly defined’: report
A report by Queensland's auditor-general has found the state's ecotourism plan to be lacking coherent policy and poorly defined.
Institute sorry over findings of professor’s misconduct
A Brisbane medical institute has apologised for failings that made it slow to act to serious research misconduct by a prominent cancer researcher.
Vixens ace Moloney says winning best route to World Cup
Vixens co-captain Kate Moloney says the depth in Australian netball means places in the World Cup squad are not guaranteed with winning the key to selection.
Man sentenced for stabbing birthday party guest
Gary Ian Draper has received a suspended jail term after stabbing a visitor as they tried to leave a birthday party following a heated argument.
Passengers launch class action over “cruise from hell”
Cruise passengers are suing for damages and a refund after their vessel got caught in cyclonic weather, claiming they had no option to cancel their holiday.
Truth-telling inquiry confirmed as Qld treaty laws pass
There was concern about the government's record on closing the gap and criticism about consultation among broad support for the laws mapping a path to treaty.
Cavalry set to ignite Cowboys finals push: Townsend
North Queensland ended their hoodoo against the Sydney Roosters in Magic Round and a timely return of key troops is set to ignite the Cowboys' finals push.
Innocent man shot dead in gang war, trial told
Eight men with bikie links killed an innocent man when they went to a body shop with the intention of killing an employee, a murder trial has been told.
Green hydrogen proponents pumped on vote of confidence
Plans for renewable hydrogen produced with Australian-made electrolysers are closer to commercial reality after the federal budget chipped in $2 billion.
Port forward Rioli suspended for two weeks by tribunal
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli will miss two matches after being suspended for a strike that concussed Essendon defender Jordan Ridley.
Disability commission finds litany of care failings
Revelations of multiple failings by government agencies have come after two brothers living with disabilities were found malnourished and locked in a bedroom.
Hawthorn racism investigation hits documents impasse
The panel investigating allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn has issued a statement, revealing an impasse over a request for documents.
US congressman George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud
US Republican congressman George Santos says he looks forward to clearing his name after being accused of making false statements about his assets.
Russia denies Ukrainian breakthroughs along front lines
Russia has moved to quash some reports that Ukrainian forces have made advances in reclaiming the city of Bakhmut, as the war reaches a new turning point.
Aussie Groves wins chaotic Giro d’Italia fifth stage
Australian cyclist Kaden Groves has survived to win a damp, chaotic fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia on a crash-strewn day.
Pakistan arrests Imran Khan party leaders, deploys army
Pakistan's army says it has shown restraint amid violent protests but any further assaults on the military or property "will be met with severe retaliation".
Drive to improve has Adam Reynolds in best form at 32
Adam Reynolds' statistics since joining Brisbane show he's in career-best form and the veteran says he's in top shape ahead of the NRL clash with Melbourne.
WA budget billions to fund cost-of-living measures
The WA government has unveiled a $4.2b budget surplus on the back of solid economic growth, with cost-of-living relief and health key budget priorities.
Lehrmann trial jury ‘inclined to convict’, inquiry told
The ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberation room.
Dutton urges betting ad ban in family-focused reply
Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to call for a crackdown on sports betting ads, while saying the government is fuelling cost of living pressures.
Fight against breast cancer scores $12m research boost
The National Breast Cancer Foundation has announced it will invest $12 million to 16 research projects around the country.
Egypt starts mediation bid to end Israel-Gaza clashes
Egyptian officials say talks are underway after Israel's air force hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza and Palestinian militants launched rockets.
Skin cancer could lurk in ‘normal-looking’ skin
Researchers have found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.
Labor promises persistence on China trade reopening
Trade Minister Don Farrell has arrived in Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese markets.
Lachlan Coote to retire at end of Hull KR’s season
Former Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys star Lachlan Coote will retire at the end of the Super League season.
Supermarket guilty of selling nicotine vapes to kids
A Queensland supermarket has been ordered to pay more than $88,000 following complaints it was selling vapes containing nicotine to children as young as 13.
Marco Tilio’s ALM career comes full circle in finals
Melbourne City and Socceroos winger Marco Tilio will soon depart the A-League Men for Europe, but first he has a semi-final date with his former club Sydney FC.
Eddie Jones finalises Wallabies coaching panel
Brad Davis will make a cameo as Eddie Jones' attack coach for the Wallabies' "smash and grab" World Cup mission in France.
Allkem in $15.7bn lithium merger with US-based Livent
Brisbane-headquartered Allkem, the world's fifth-biggest lithium miner, has agreed to an all-stock merger with US-based Livent to create a global lithium giant.