Storm play waiting game on Craig Bellamy coaching call
Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says the NRL club is still waiting on a decision from master coach Craig Bellamy about whether this season will be his last.
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Bayern blow kills ALM All Stars clash as GF locked in
Bayern Munich's decision to abandon an end-of-season tour of Australia has killed off the potential for an A-League All Stars game.
Canberra gives Giants-Bulldogs rivalry extra spice
GWS will take a four-game losing streak against the Western Bulldogs and an eight-game drought at Manuka Oval into Saturday night's big clash.
Tomljanovic, Saville may boost Aussie French Open hopes
Tennis Australia is sweating on three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic and former top-20 star Daria Saville being fit for the French Open.
Reserve Bank hands out surprise interest rate hike
Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates again after taking a break from increases last month and has kept more tightening in play if needed.
Appeal for Hayley Dodd’s killer dismissed
A WA court has dismissed Francis John Wark's appeal against his conviction and record sentence for abducting and killing missing teenager Hayley Dodd.
Taupau eyes new Broncos deal as old club Manly await
Martin Taupau hopes his inside knowledge of former club Manly can come in handy for the Broncos as he targets a new contract with the NRL's ladder-leaders.
State ‘had to know’ bail reform risked more jail deaths
Victoria's justice department boss says the government knew 2018 bail reforms would mean more Aboriginal people were locked up, risking more deaths in custody.
Firing Sun King dismisses AFL trade rumours
Gold Coast's Ben King has little interest in the chatter around his AFL future, adamant he is content hunting a finals berth with the Suns.
NRL on right track with policing hip drop: Wade Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham says players and fans must be prepared for teething problems as the NRL works to rid the game of the dreaded hip-drop tackle.
Appeal rejected for teen who killed couple, unborn baby
Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the 10-year sentence handed down to a teenager who killed a young couple and their unborn child.
Champion boxer Harry Garside charged with assault
Olympic boxing champion Harry Garside has been charged with assault after an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence incident.
Force hope brutal honesty can erase ill discipline
Ill discipline cost the Western Force dearly in their round-10 loss to the Reds and they hope some straight talking can bring improvement against the Crusaders.
Aussie shares hit three-week low after RBA hikes rates
Local shares have collectively fallen 0.9 per cent after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with another rate hike.
Dragons drop Zac Lomax after four straight losses
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax has been moved to reserve grade as under-pressure coach Anthony Griffin looks to address the Dragons' winless run.
Ivan Cleary gets critics’ concerns over Penrith’s form
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has conceded his team's recent weeks have been their scrappiest of the past three years, justifying questions over their form in 2023.
‘Val Meninga’ closer to Dolphins debut with Lee on ice
The Dolphins will welcome back Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford from injury against Cronulla, while centre Valynce Te Whare is on standby for Brenko Lee.
Ross Aloisi to take over reins at Brisbane Roar
Previously an assistant to brother John at the club, Ross Aloisi will take over from interim Nick Green as the new coach of A-League outfit Brisbane Roar.
Roos forward Charlie Comben could be back in 10 weeks
North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben has undergone surgery on his badly broken leg and is considered a strong chance to play again this season.
Blow for Blues as Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin I
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been ruled out for four weeks with a calf injury, ending his hopes of playing in State of Origin I for NSW.
Sudan army chief, RSF leader ‘agree on seven-day truce’
South Sudan officials say the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed in principle on a seven-day truce.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
Retail trade lifts modestly but spending starts to dip
Spending on takeaway food and cafes drove retail sales slightly higher over the month but consumers are dropping less cash on discretionary items.
‘Should be shocked’, workers could earn more at Maccas
A major recruitment drive will soon target workers for the childcare sector but they could be earning more money flipping burgers at Maccas.
Winter crops in the ground as growers take advantage
Good rain across Australia's cropping regions has given growers a head start on the season, but production is not expected to match records of previous years.
Future uncertain for Cronulla’s fit and firing Graham
Cronulla forward Wade Graham has pushed speculation of his playing future down the track, insisting he is still feeling up to the rigours of the NRL.
Wallaroos door ajar for Reds’ Kiwi recruit Dallinger
Carys Dallinger's dream was to play for the Black Ferns but she could be the Wallaroos' answer at No.10 after starring in Super W for the Queensland Reds.
Discovery in fight against inflammation in severe COVID
Researchers are nearer to a treatment for out-of-control inflammation due to COVID-19 following a Queensland-led study into the body's immune response.
Albanese meets King and reveals coronation oath plan
King Charles has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Buckingham Palace ahead of the monarch's coronation.
Firefighters mourn colleague as factory blaze probed
Firefighter Izabella Nash is being remembered as a happy and friendly crew member as police investigate the factory blaze that took her life.
Remains found in croc after missing fisherman search
Human remains believed to be that of a 65-year-old fisherman have been found in one of two crocodiles euthanised as part of a missing-person search.