‘We’ll rally behind Brooks’: Tigers teammates
The Wests Tigers' playing group are backing beleaguered halfback Luke Brooks as the team fights through their worst NRL start in 24 years as a joint venture.
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Men’s and women’s NRL to clash in draw
The NRL will have broadcast clashes between men's and women's games, with the NRLW draw for the expanded 10-team season set to be released.
Shuey out for four weeks with ankle and hammy injuries
West Coast have received mixed news on the injury front with skipper Luke Shuey out for at least four weeks and Shannon Hurn on track for a return.
NRL wants to clean up hip-drop confusion
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says he wants fans, coaches and players to have a better understanding of what is and isn't a hip-drop tackle.
Parish likes Bombers’ direction as he weighs up future
Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has a huge decision to make on his AFL future as rival clubs line up offers for the prolific ball-winner.
Man jailed for hunting girl in store with bow and arrow
Benjamin Jeremy Bourke has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after hunting a 15-year-old girl "like an animal" with a compound bow in a shop west of Brisbane.
Woman attacked with axe and choked, trial told
An attempted murder trial has heard testimony from a woman who said her ex-boyfriend hid in wait with a hatchet while she walked to her car.
Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘inevitable’: Wagner chief
The head of Russia's private Wagner militia says Kyiv is preparing a counter-offensive as China's Xi Jinping speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Xi, Zelenskiy hold ‘long and meaningful’ Ukraine call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have held a phone call for the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Air strikes echo in Sudan as US pushes for longer truce
Many foreign nationals remained trapped in Sudan as gunfire rings out in the capital Khartoum and the US and African nations work to extend a three-day truce.
NRL stars are hunting code swaps: Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has fired the latest shot in the code war, claiming NRL stars are knocking the door down seeking 'something different'.
Defence to expand northern footprint with $3.8b boost
The federal government will put $3.8 billion towards upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.
Ponga could start on Knights bench again: Adam O’Brien
Kalyn Ponga continues to ease back into the NRL after his latest head knock and could be in for a last-minute switch to the bench against Parramatta.
Inflation easing but workers still falling behind
Cost-of-living rises might have turned a corner, but increasing prices are still wreaking havoc on Australian households and businesses.
World moving out of COVID-19 emergency phase: WHO
The World Health Organisation is hopeful it will be able to declare an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern this year.
US Coast Guard to resume search for missing Aussie
A US Coast Guard-led search for an Australian man who went overboard on the Quantum of the Seas travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu will resume at first light.
Temporary migrants win wage rise, residency in shake up
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the wage threshold for temporary migrants will be increased and they will be given a path to permanent residency.
No cyclone tax in ‘no frills’ New Zealand budget
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who has promised a "bread and butter" focused government, is pledging a "no frills" New Zealand budget next month.
Confidential coronial finding in Porter accuser’s death
A coroner has made a confidential finding and won't hold an inquest into the death of a woman who alleged being raped by former minister Christian Porter.
Raiders open up on Wighton’s shock Rabbitohs move
Jack Wighton will continue to deliver for the Raiders this season, despite his impending move to South Sydney from 2024, Canberra's Elliott Whitehead says.
NRLW secures big exposure amid timeslot challenges
The NRL is hopeful regular timeslot clashes will be restricted to 2023 for the NRLW, after announcing a draw that includes free-to-air broadcast of every game.
Nearly 70 Australians have safely left Sudan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says officials were providing consular support to more than 100 citizens caught up in conflict in Sudan.
Kathleen Folbigg case ‘like Lindy Chamberlain’
Convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg has been compared with the wrongly jailed Lindy Chamberlain at an inquiry into her case.
Funny how artist packs a punch with winning portrait
A portrait of comedian Cal Wilson by artist Andrea Huelin, titled Clown Jewels, has won the Packing Room Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Grace Tame’s abuser suffers recent ‘medical episode’
Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, has had a court case into allegations that he harassed her online delayed.
Mother pleads guilty to manslaughter over toddler death
Laura Rose Peverill has pleaded guilty in the Townsville Supreme Court to manslaughter over the death of her toddler in 2020.
Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team
A Tasmanian AFL team would have no problem attracting players, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson says, while Brisbane's Chris Fagan would love to be involved.
Demetriou slams ‘agenda-driven’ Wighton deal criticism
Jason Demetriou has vented frustrations with criticisms of South Sydney's ability to sign Jack Wighton on a cheaper contract than those offered by rivals.
Lever tips Demons to reap rewards from new injury plan
Melbourne star Jake Lever was rested in round five as part of the AFL club's fresh approach to injury management and felt immediate benefits from his week off.
Australia Post CEO rails against stamp and mail rules
The Australia Post boss says laws governing the floundering service must change and is urging the government to put the national interest first.
Youth tipping point could come for North: Clarkson
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there could be a tipping point where he needs to throw young players in the deep end, depending on results.