Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies
Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.
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Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink
A newly confirmed giant prehistoric skink dubbed Mega Chonk could "break the internet" with its bulky bod and seriously spiky armour, researchers say.
GP shortage facing Australia after ‘decades of neglect’
Australia is being warned it may face a GP shortage of 10,000 doctors after years of neglect by successive governments, the nation's peak medical body says.
Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus
Australian states and territories are being urged to follow Queensland's lead as the state basks in a historic $12.3 billion budget surplus.
Judge weighs timing of Dawson’s sex with teen student
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson's trial for alleged sexual activity with one of his students has closed as a judge considers when the activity first began.
Boland Australia’s best, if he plays: Steve Waugh
Australia's last captain to win the Ashes in England, Steve Waugh, says Scott Boland can be the stand-out quick for the tourists but first he must be picked.
Denver defeat Miami in Game 5, claim first NBA title
A Nikola Jokic double-double has guided Denver to a first NBA title in franchise history, the Nuggets defeating Miami 94-89 in Game 5 for a 4-1 series win.
Fittler defends call to drop Hynes, tips Origin return
Mitch Moses and Reece Robson's inclusion in the NSW side left no room for Nicho Hynes but Brad Fittler does not believe his State of Origin career is over.
Knights drop Marzhew for missing team bus
Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew has been dropped for this weekend's game for a breach of the club's disciplinary standards.
Seatbelt laws back in spotlight after deadly bus crash
The deadly NSW bus crash has rekindled debate about seatbelt laws and a national approach to compliance.
Nationals call for a pause in power lines project
The Nationals and Victorian farmers have called for a pause in the construction of transmission lines through farms, citing a lack of consultation.
No firm inquest findings on WWII vet’s disappearance
Thirty years after Leslie Ralph Ball disappeared, a coroner says there is insufficient evidence to say what happened to him but his daughter is not convinced.
Coal royalties fuel cost of living relief in Qld budget
Soaring coal and gas prices have helped fuel a record surplus of $12.3 billion in Queensland, to be largely channelled into relieving pressure on living costs.
PM’s vision for a renewable energy superpower nation
Australia must break new ground and grab opportunities with both hands, the prime minister has declared in a major speech, stressing renewable energy uptake.
Eleven killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned a Russian missile strike on his hometown, which has killed at least 11 people.
Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift
The government is proposing changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key needs.
‘Praying helps’ make a phone call in regional Australia
Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.
AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings
The attorney-general has confirmed text messages and recordings of Brittany Higgins leaked to the media have been referred to the Australian Federal Police.
Bus driver out of custody as community mourns dead
A bus driver blamed for one of Australia's deadliest crashes has been released on bail as the country wraps its arms around a grieving local community.
Moses always the favourite to replace Cleary: Fittler
After fracturing his back in his 2021 Origin debut, Mitchell Moses has another chance to steer the Blues to victory in Brisbane.
Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle
St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.
Car thief acquitted because of corrupt undercover cop
A judge said he quashed an accused car thief's convictions due to "reprehensible conduct" during an undercover operation more than 30 years ago.
World Cup glory on home soil ‘ultimate dream’: Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr is preparing to have the nation's expectations on her shoulders when the Matildas launch their quest for a maiden World Cup title on home soil.
Two women snatch newborn from Queensland hospital
Police are searching for a newborn girl taken from a Queensland hospital by two women, sparking an amber alert for the child deemed to be at significant risk.
Murder charge for man accused of running over constable
Reagan Ainsley Chown, 23, has fronted a Perth court charged with the murder of a West Australian police officer who was run over and pinned under a car.
Call for justice after damning Vic mental health report
The Victorian government has refused to say whether it will accept recommendations from a damning report into the state's flawed mental health system.
Full birthing resumes at hospital after staff shortage
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service has reinstated its usual full birthing services at the Gladstone Hospital.
Queensland’s Speaker returns after mental health break
Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt has returned as Queensland Speaker after missing last month's parliamentary sittings, citing mental health.
Parents thankful potential suspects referred to DPP
Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks was shot in 1996 by accident or by persons unknown, a coroner has ruled while referring evidence to Queensland prosecutors.
Tiny trackers give up gliders’ secrets after bushfires
Ecologists have made death-defying tree climbs to catch greater gliders and fit them with trackers to understand how bushfires affect the endangered species.
Cam Smith committed to LIV Golf as uncertainty rages on
Australia's reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith says it's too early to say if he will return to the PGA Tour in 2024 if LIV Golf events aren't played.