Raising Lazarus: Haas targets emulating idol in Origin
NSW prop Payne Haas has always admired Glenn Lazarus, and it's one reason why he's added an offload to his game as he targets beating Queensland in Brisbane.
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Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough
The mining lobby should "show some respect" to people doing it tough and not complain about paying a little more tax, Queensland's treasurer says.
Nanai’s 53 minutes of mayhem key to Maroons selection
Queensland coach Billy Slater had a tough call to make about his right edge second-rower for Origin game two but says Jeremiah Nanai made a compelling case.
St Kilda to fight Butler’s one-match ban at tribunal
It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.
Midfielder O’Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.
Brumbies plot historic win in NZ to extend their year
After losing by a point in Auckland in last year's semis, the Brumbies return to New Zealand believing they can beat the Chiefs and create Super Rugby history.
Moses makes compelling Origin case as Eels smash Dogs
Mitchell Moses has left NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler with food for thought as he starred in Parramatta's 34-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
Agency ‘didn’t fully know’ of McLeod’s mental state
A child safety investigation into Charmaine McLeod found she was able to care for her four children months before she and her children died in a car crash.
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died in Milan aged 86.
England tap Mott for inside info on Aussies for Ashes.
Coach Jon Lewis says England women are ready for the Ashes, in part due to being given an insight into Australia by the latter's former coach Matthew Mott.
Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics
He didn't make many friends in politics, but four-time Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi enjoyed a colourful career, full of scandal, sex and surgeries.
‘Just getting started’: Billy Slater’s warning to NSW
Queensland coach Billy Slater says his next generation Maroons have another gear to go to after winning their past two Origin games against the odds.
World champs trials start swimmers’ run to Paris 2024
The swimming world championships trials will be crucial for Australia to build depth and experience, and to prepare for key meets ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Hot coal powers record budget surplus, costs relief
Soaring gas and coal prices have led to a record surplus of $12.3 billion in Queensland, to be largely channelled into relieving cost of living pressures.
JPMorgan reach $A430m settlement with Epstein victims
After months of embarrassing disclosures JPMorgan ignored internal warnings about their client Jeffrey Epstein, the bank settled a class action out of court.
Ukraine reports new gains early in counteroffensive
Ukraine appears to be making headway in recapturing settlements from Russia, but experts say the full counteroffensive is yet to begin.
Son charged with murder of man found dead in backyard
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after his father was found dead in the backyard of a property south of Brisbane.
Support for Indigenous voice slips to losing position
People in favour of enshrining an Indigenous voice in the constitution are in the minority for the first time, according to one survey.
Kyrgios eager to make his comeback on Stuttgart grass
Nick Kyrgios is to make his long-awaited comeback after seven months sidelined, taking to the grass in Stuttgart in preparation for his return to Wimbledon.
Kelly named for women’s Origin II after horror injury
NSW will give Isabelle Kelly every chance to prove her fitness for Game II after suffering a horror injury in the women's State of Origin series opener.
Storm and Sharks set for spicy NRL top-four battle
Melbourne and Cronulla will rekindle their fierce rivalry in a pivotal NRL clash with a top-four spot on the line at AAMI Park.
Bombers on alert for battle with under-siege Blues
Essendon enter their clash with Carlton in better form but club great Dustin Fletcher says they can't take anything for granted against their old AFL rivals.
‘Eyes on the road for Koby’: behind the road toll rise
Safety experts, advocates and families of crash victims are joining forces to address Australia's rising road toll, after 1194 people died on the roads in 2022.
Barnett faces one-week ban, Hopoate cited for hair pull
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett is set to miss one game for a high tackle on Canberra's Jordan Rapana, while Canberra's Albert Hopoate was cited for a hair pull.
Sky’s the limit for Warriors, says Nicoll-Klokstad
Former Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad came back to haunt the Raiders on Friday night, starring as the Warriors earned a gutsy NRL away win.
Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice
Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins
Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Reds denied Super history by Chief McKenzie’s boot
A Suliasi Vunivalu double got the Queensland Reds within reach of a historic Super Rugby victory but Damian McKenzie sealed a quarter-final win for the Chiefs.
Reds coach Thorn to refresh before next rugby chapter
Brad Thorn has signed off after six seasons as Queensland Reds coach by falling just short of an Australian rugby first in Hamilton against the Chiefs.