Asofa-Solomona tempted by rugby but felt Storm was home
Giant Kiwi prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he seriously considered leaving the NRL for the Wallabies but in the end loved the Storm too much to switch codes.
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NRL contact stadium bosses after latest pitch invasion
James Tedesco has urged Allianz Stadium security to be better after a fan was able to run onto the field and hug a St George Illawarra player on Anzac Day.
Medicine shortage fears a scare campaign, says minister
The government will make it cheaper for people with chronic conditions to get common medicines by allowing them to buy two months' supply with one prescription.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Cash rate call on a knife edge as inflation slows
Official inflation data shows consumer prices have started to lose momentum but the cost of living remains punishingly high for Australian households.
Inquiry looks at violence against First Nations women
Indigenous women are 45 times more likely to experience violence than non-Indigenous women. A senate inquiry is hearing from families of victims and survivors.
Cloud hangs over Vic duck shooting as season starts
Victoria's shorter duck shooting season has started while a cloud hangs over the contentious practice's future.
‘Arrogant’ banks leaving bush residents at the bus stop
The Senate inquiry into the closure of regional bank branches has received nearly 300 submissions from country communities around Australia.
Not a ‘he said, she said’ case: Trump rape trial begins
Former US president Donald Trump is unlikely to testify at or even attend a trial in which he is accused of historic rape against a former magazine columnist.
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Gas price caps extended as energy costs stoke inflation
Gas price controls will be extended to help households and business afford access, but the industry warns the measures won't fix supply issues.
Elderly man critical after fall during alleged carjack
A man will face court charged with grievous bodily harm and robbery with violence after the alleged assault of an 87-year-old in an underground car park.
Stadium cash tipped to pave way for Tasmanian AFL team
The federal government is expected to announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.
World Surf League wait goes on at Margaret River Pro
A third consecutive lay day has been called at the Margaret River Pro, where a number of Australians remain in contention to win the event.
Warriors’ Walker to fight head-slam charge at judiciary
Dylan Walker has been offered a two-match ban for a head slam against Melbourne but will fight the charge at the NRL judiciary.
Sydney Opera House to host Quad leaders’ meeting
The prime minister will play host to Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida and Narendra Modi for the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney next month.
Pre-sentence hearing set for ultra-Orthodox sex abuser
Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal and convicted abuser Malka Leifer will face a pre-sentence hearing on 18 sexual abuse charges in June.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi won’t temper NRL tactics after ban
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi's spell on the NRL sidelines hasn't deterred him from playing with the aggression that put him there.
Crichton confident body will be up to Origin if picked
State of Origin is not a focus for Angus Crichton on his return to rugby league but the Sydney Rooster is confident his body could handle it if called upon.
Woman admits using dead Sea World pilot’s identity
A woman who used the identity of a pilot killed in the Sea World helicopter tragedy to try to escape a traffic fine has pleaded guilty in a Queensland court.
Police body cameras not used in fatal siege shooting
Specialist police had access to body worn cameras but they were not used when a man was fatally shot dead in far north Queensland.
Staged lift to criminal responsibility age irks experts
Raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in Victoria will be staggered under a government plan criticised by advocates and opponents.
Moylan sacrifice helps Hynes add bite to Sharks’ attack
Craig Fitzgibbon has commended the selflessness of five-eighth Matt Moylan for helping Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes hit top gear.
‘Reasonable doubt’ of Folbigg’s guilt, inquiry told
Diary entries used to convict Kathleen Folbigg need to be read in context and should not be considered admissions she harmed her children, a hearing has heard.
Disaster duty undermines key defence force role: report
Calling on defence forces to help with disaster recovery undermines their ability to protect the nation in the face of growing risks, a major review has found.
Dodgy funeral company banked on Centrepay for payments
The Save Sorry Business Coalition is lobbying the federal government to do more in the budget to help Indigenous people ripped off by an unscrupulous company.
Roberts-Smith probes defence meetings with journalist
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking diary entries about alleged meetings between the Department of Defence and a journalist he has sued for defamation.
Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors
In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.
Hospital to probe man’s shooting death after discharge
A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.
Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.
Koroibete wins Wallabies’ top gong for second time
Wallabies speedster Marika Koroibete has been voted by his peers as the John Eales Medal winner for 2022 despite not playing in five Tests on the Spring tour.
Gangland shooting murder accused ‘involved in planning’
A Sydney man stopped allegedly attempting to fly to Vietnam will stay behind bars for now after being charged with murdering a man in front of his son.