People’s priest Father Bob made world ‘a better place’
Father Bob Maguire has been mourned at a state funeral, with close friends and family remembering his social justice work and sense of humour.
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Bennett’s ’12 commandments’ key to 900 games at top
A 34-year-old document titled The Broncos Creed, recently unearthed by Brisbane great Steve Renouf, provided the basis for Wayne Bennett's ongoing NRL success.
Assange backers buoyed as PM says ‘enough is enough’
Comments by Australia's prime minister and opposition leader on Julian Assange's fate send a strong signal to the US, supporters of the WikiLeaks founder say.
ANZ delivers record gains but warns of challenges ahead
Australia's third-largest bank has delivered a strong performance for the six months to March but warned of a difficult six months ahead.
Premier highlights social media’s role in youth crime
Young people boasting about crimes on social media can lead to copycats, and platforms have a role to play in moderating posts, the Queensland premier says.
State Libs urge Dutton to stay out of exiled MP ‘mess’
The Victorian Liberals say an intervention from the federal party is unnecessary after an exiled MP announced plans for legal action against senior figures.
Reds trust fitness ahead of ‘physical’ Super W final
Reds coach Simon Craig has indicated his side's fitness growth over the Super W season will be the point of difference in a final against Fijiana Drua.
Contest brews over sport versus politics for voice vote
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice in the constitution are going head-to-head over whether sporting codes should join the debate.
Pressure builds on Greens to back $10b housing fund
The Greens have been urged to support the government's $10 billion housing fund, which guarantees 1200 affordable and social homes to each state and territory.
Bird flies back to NSW nest as Blues reclaim their own
Jackson Bird will move to NSW in the Sheffield Shield as the struggling state tries to bring their homegrown talent back into their men's and women's teams.
Frustrated Hardwick feels for Richmond faithful
Coach Damien Hardwick says it's too early to write off the Tigers' 2023 AFL season, insisting Richmond have the talent and capability to make a charge.
Kris keeps Savage at bay in Raiders’ fullback battle
Canberra and Canterbury will clash in NRL's Magic Round, with makeshift fullback Sebastian Kris maintaining that job despite young gun Xavier Savage's return.
Mulga Bore bringing red centre glam rock to Melbourne
The Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their make-up - are the star attractions of the Indigenous arts and culture festival Yirramboi, which starts in Melbourne.
Cartwright coaches Broncos as flu strikes Walters
Brisbane assistant coach John Cartwright led training on Thursday and says the team will cope against Manly if coach Kevin Walters has to stay home with flu.
Don’t write off ‘not normal’ Trbojevic: coach Seibold
Jake Trbojevic's calf injury is forecast to rule him out of the State of Origin opener but his Manly coach says the Blues forward could recover in time to play.
Corica pleads with Sydney fans to cancel derby boycott
Sydney FC boss Steve Corica would love nothing more than for his club's supporters to withdraw their boycott ahead of this weekend's derby with the Wanderers.
Man jailed for impersonating, stealing from father
James Howard Tanks has been jailed after impersonating his father to gain access to his bank account and then spending almost $200,000 on drugs.
Search under way for missing paddler in Torres Strait
Police have launched a search operation for a missing paddler after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found about 100 metres offshore from Thursday Island.
North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas to make VFL return
North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will take his first steps towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team in their upcoming match.
Budget issues won’t influence myki contract call: govt
Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki system.
Axe attack victim thanks good Samaritans who saved her
Cameron Turgay Bardak has been found guilty of attempted murder after attacking his ex-partner with a hatchet before choking her in a Brisbane CBD car park.
De Koning knows expectations for AFL return: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ruckman Tom De Koning's recent omission won't sway his future at the club and he understands the expectations for a AFL berth.
Carlton ready to up the ante in bumper Lions clash
Fresh off belting West Coast by 108 points, Carlton are confident they can back up against a genuine finals contender in the Brisbane Lions.
Seibold details Manly’s Schuster Origin project
Under-fire Manly playmaker Josh Schuster has the backing of coach Anthony Seibold, who has pencilled him in for a key State of Origin role.
Dangerfield backs Tassie poaching contracted AFL talent
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is all for the new Tasmanian club poaching contracted players from rival teams when it joins the AFL in 2028.
Liberal MP eyes legal fight for party ban ‘do-over’
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she will make good on a threat to formally challenge her nine-month suspension, launching legal action.
Cowboys blood imposing Finefeuiaki for Roosters clash
Teenage second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been named for North Queensland in their Magic Round clash with Sydney Roosters on Sunday.
Treasurer calls on banks to give rate rises to savers
Jim Chalmers says savers are unhappy that banks aren't passing on interest rate hikes to them as quickly as they are to borrowers.
Storm set for Souths’ Mitchell to be at his best
Cameron Munster says Latrell Mitchell loves the big stage and expects Melbourne to have their hands full containing the Rabbitohs star in Magic Round.
Second teen charged over deadly Maryborough car crash
Another teenager has been charged over the theft of a Mercedes-Benz that was later involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in regional Queensland.
Rio Tinto paints a bright future in energy transition
Rio Tinto shareholders have been told the mining giant has a 'bright future' as it provides the minerals to build renewable energy technologies.