Tedesco backs Trbojevic to be firing for NSW in Origin
NSW captain James Tedesco has said there would be no doubt Tom Trbojevic can rise to the occasion for State of Origin after a difficult start to the NRL season.
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Support for Dees’ van Rooyen in AFL tribunal challenge
Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen has support from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge a two-match striking ban at the AFL tribunal.
Legislative change if High Court rules for Qantas
Labor senator Tony Sheldon, an ex-TWU national secretary, said if the High Court court ruled in favour of Qantas the government will respond with legislation.
Workers on track for fastest wage growth in decades
Fierce competition for workers and government wage polices are expected to underpin strong wage growth in 2024, the federal budget papers confirm.
Police gave private Higgins document to defence lawyers
ACT DPP Shane Drumgold says he was "shocked" police had given private counselling notes to the legal team defending a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Radley won’t change tackling style, targets third title
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley says winning NRL titles is 'like a drug' and he's determined to win a third as he vows to maintain his physical approach.
Cairns hosts Qld sittings of regional parliament
Queensland MPs are in Cairns for the sittings of regional parliament, with cost of living, youth crime and the Path to Treaty laws set to dominate debate.
Free GP consults at the centre of cost-of-living budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a small surplus, while trying to balance cost-of-living relief with inflation reduction measures.
Cowboys’ Cotter joins Maroons middle forward logjam
North Queensland's Reuben Cotter had a blinder against the Sydney Roosters to stake a claim in Queensland's State of Origin team.
NSW coalition front bench resolved at eleventh hour
Former premier Dominic Perrottet has declined an invitation to join the NSW opposition leader's front bench, which was settled hours before the new parliament.
Shots fired as group confronts man in home invasion
Police are hunting a group of men who fired several shots while threatening a man during a home invasion in Brisbane's south.
Charges after abuse material found in search at airport
A man will face court after police allegedly found child abuse material on his phone during a search at Brisbane airport after he returned from the Philippines.
Titans teenager Kini told he was ‘too small’ for NRL
Gold Coast have re-signed 19-year-old fullback/half Keano Kini until 2026 after recruitment manager Ezra Howe discovered him playing league tag in Auckland.
Family demands action after teen’s death in custody
The family of an Indigenous teenager who died in hospital after trying to take his own life in prison say mental health care in WA prisons is culturally unsafe.
Broad has sympathy for AFL rivals over tackle bans
Richmond's Nathan Broad received a four-match AFL ban over a dangerous tackle but feels sorry for players who are suspended in unlucky circumstances.
Broncos undaunted by ‘dirty dozen’ losses to Storm
The Broncos haven't beaten the Storm since 2016 but Corey Jensen says this year's team has the ability, confidence and muscle to succeed on Thursday night.
Ben Ikin appointed QRL chief executive
Former State of Origin representative and media pundit Ben Ikin has been named as the new chief executive of Queensland Rugby League.
Police apology for Indigenous harm must ‘bring change’
Victoria's top cop has offered an apology as an inquiry probes a lack of police accountability for Indigenous deaths in custody and racism complaints.
Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad
Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.
Jayden Sullivan: I let Dragons and Griffin down
Young playmaker Jayden Sullivan says he let St George Illawarra down against the Wests Tigers despite scoring two tries on his return to the NRL.
Broncos beware as Storm greats give Munster home truth
A bad loss to Souths was only an hour old when Cameron Smith and Billy Slater joined a Melbourne leadership group meeting to help set the Storm on right path.
Brawling NSW Nationals elect Dubbo MP as leader
The NSW Nationals have elected Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders as the new party leader after a feud broke out one day before the return of parliament.
Groves backed by McEwen after Vine caught in Giro crash
Top Australian overall hope Jay Vine was a casualty in a crash that defined stage two of the Giro d'Italia, with compatriot Kaden Groves blamed for the pileup.
South Australia woos backers for green hydrogen, steel
The world needs South Australian-made green hydrogen, ammonia and steel to meet net-zero emission targets, Premier Peter Malinauskas will tell investors.
Budget cost shifting not about ‘slash and cut and burn’
The federal government assures its almost $18 billion in re-prioritised spending is sensible and won't drain programs of money they need.
Hayne ‘different’ now, no end for woman’s ‘nightmare’
Jarryd Hayne is a "very different man now" compared to when he sexually assaulted a woman, who is living a "never-ending nightmare'', as he awaits a jail term.
Rioli sent to AFL tribunal, faces hefty striking ban
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal, where three other players will challenge bans handed out in round eight.
Electric vehicle ad campaign claps back at ex-PM’s jibe
A new advertising campaign for electric vehicles makes fun of former prime minister Scott Morrison's election claim that Labor's policy would "end the weekend".
Chelsea play down Sam Kerr fitness concerns
Sam Kerr was substituted after 32 minutes of Chelsea's win over Everton but manager Emma Hayes said she had a calf cramp after illness, allaying injury fears.
Review details benefits of exclusive Sam Smith concert
The South Australian government has revealed the full benefits of an exclusive Sam Smith concert which drew heavy criticism.
Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda
It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security.