Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash
A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.
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Waratahs to step it up in pursuit of Super Rugby finals
The NSW Waratahs believe they can still make the Super Rugby Pacific finals despite slumping to 10th on the ladder with a sixth loss from eight games.
Queensland charts a path to making sex work legal
Sex work would be decriminalised in Queensland under a review recommending a major overhaul as the government seeks to bring the sector "out of the dark".
Security threats trigger rethink of Australia’s defence
Australia should shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing, the declassified version of a major defence review says.
Russia says it repels naval drone attack on Sevastopol
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack the Crimean port of Sevastopol using unmanned, high-speed boats, but it destroyed them with no casualties suffered.
Wallace credits secret hand signals for Dolphins win
Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace, who admits to being a frustrated No.6, instigated a history-making victory over Gold Coast by listening to his legendary father.
LIV Golf’s Johnson fires Adelaide shot at PGA chief
LIV Golf drawcard Dustin Johnson has fired a parting shot at the PGA Tour's commissioner while celebrating the Australian debut of the breakaway circuit.
Force flanker Ollie Callan to be released from hospital
Western Force skipper Michael Wells says he's relieved teammate Ollie Callan's neck injury didn't turn out to be severe.
Plaintiff takes to stand in contraceptive class action
Patrice Turner has taken to the stand in a class action against Bayer International over an implant contraceptive device she says caused her great pain.
Relief for Manly as Trbojevic cleared of serious injury
Tom Trbojevic could be fit for Manly's clash with Gold Coast despite leaving the field with an adductor injury in the Sea Eagles' win over Wests Tigers.
Comedy festival mulls Humphries tribute amid backlash
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival says it is looking to pay tribute to Barry Humphries, but stands by the decision to change an award named after him.
Fleeing Sudan violence, first foreign evacuees land
Countries are rushing to evacuate diplomats and other citizens from Sudan where raging violence has already killed hundreds.
Olakau’atu would be hard for Queensland to handle: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly teammate Haumole Olakau'atu will be hard for his Maroons to stop in State of Origin if he's picked for NSW.
Hollingworth ‘fit for ministry’ despite abuse findings
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth concedes he failed to appropriately respond to child sex abuse complaints while archbishop of Brisbane.
The red poppy’s rise as a symbol of remembrance
The red poppy is an enduring symbol of remembrance but you'll rarely if ever see fresh ones at Anzac Day events. Here's why.
Police investigate party after teen’s body found
Townsville police continue to investigate the death of an 18-year-old after the man's body was found with several injuries.
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller tears knee meniscus
Gold Coast say co-captain Touk Miller will be on the AFL sidelines for the "short-to-medium" term after tearing the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
No crackdown: Annesley stands firm on hip-drop policing
The NRL won't budge on its tough approach to hip-drop tackles which continues to cause debate.
NRL unlikely to probe Tigers-Manly fracas
Graham Annesley says it's unlikely the NRL will investigate a spitting allegation.
Good Samaritans ‘prevented’ hatchet killing, jury told
A man accused of attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet in a multi-storey car park allegedly did not count on the kindness of strangers.
Dockers goalsneak Michael Frederick to miss 3-4 weeks
Fremantle will be without goalsneak Michael Frederick for Saturday's match against Brisbane, but Heath Chapman and Sam Switkowski have a chance to return.
Suspended jail terms for pair involved in home invasion
Matthew David Taylor and Phoenix Nugent have received suspended jail terms for their involvement in a shooting death in a home invasion south of Brisbane.
Jockey Dean Holland dies in Victorian race fall
Tributes are pouring from around Australia for jockey Dean Holland after he died following a fall during a race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria's west.
Clock ticks for supermarkets to shift plastic stockpile
Coles and Woolworths have until May 12 to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles from warehouses across NSW after environmental authorities denied an extension.
Super tax tweak to slug top 10pct, Treasury docs reveal
A 20-year-old earning an average wage now isn't expected to be captured by government changes to super tax concessions until they reach their sixties.
Giants star Harten calls time on international netball
England netballer Jo Harten, who plies her trade with the Giants in Australia's Super Netball league, has retired from international competition.
Sydney FC secure ALM finals spot with win over Roar
Sydney FC have ended Brisbane's A-League Men finals hopes while booking their playoffs berth with a 2-0 win at Suncorp Stadium.
Van Rooyen helps Demons to comeback win over Richmond
Fourth-game forward Jacob van Rooyen kicked three final-quarter goals to lift Melbourne to an 18-point victory over Richmond in front of 83,985 fans at the MCG.
Spurs sack caretaker Stellini after six-goal drubbing
Spurs have responded to their six-goal humiliation at Newcastle by sacking interim coach Cristian Stellini less than a month after he replaced Antonio Conte.
Tigers forward Cumberland must work harder: Hardwick
Richmond forward Noah Cumberland's three-goal first quarter against Melbourne showcased his potential but he faded quickly as the Tigers were overrun.
Sydney big guns impress Corica ahead of ALM finals
Sydney FC forwards are fit and firing with coach Stephen Corica indicating star winger Robert Mak's hamstring injury is not serious ahead of the ALM finals.