Australian children spend more hours on small screens
The amount of screen time Australian children spend watching TV, playing games or using the internet has increased dramatically, figures show.
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The good oil has petroleum giants paying more tax
Oil and gas companies are pushing back on changes to tax that could result in the industry paying more, as the prospect of the change becomes more likely.
Man charged after horror country crash kills five
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a "catastrophic" crash in Victoria's north that left five people and a dog dead.
‘We won’: Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.
Lions to stalk Greene as Fort waits in wings
Darcy Fort's cameo in the Brisbane Lions' forward line has kept his teammates on their toes despite the ruckman's omission from the side to face the Giants.
Slater snaps back into WSL form at Margaret River
A broken board wasn't about to derail Kelly Slater's World Surf League season rescue mission at the Margaret River Pro.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
Matt Burton ready to take full control as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has seen Matt Burton develop since his teenage years at Penrith and believes he's now ready to take control as Canterbury No.7.
Not just Walker who needs to lift at Roosters: Tedesco
Sam Walker has paid the price for the Sydney Roosters' back-to-back losses, but James Tedesco says the rest of the side can consider themselves on notice.
Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off
Defending event champion Isabella Nichols and fellow Australian Macy Callaghan have been relegated after day-one eliminations at the WSL's Margaret River Pro.
Slater wants Ponga to ‘enjoy himself’ as Origin looms
Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.
Women keen to join long queue for LIV Golf: Norman
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says there's "massive" interest from players to join the breakaway circuit and women golfers want a league too.
North 300-gamer Goldstein eyes AFL career beyond 2023
On the verge of 300 AFL games, North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein hopes to play on beyond 2023, even if that's as a mentor to the club's younger talls.
Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees
Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.
Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond
Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.
Man jailed for e-bike crash that injured motorcyclist
A 20-year-old has been jailed after causing an accident with an electric bike in Brisbane and leaving the scene as a motorcyclist lay seriously injured.
Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input
Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found.
Dragon urges board to make call on Griffin quickly
St George Illawarra prop Josh Kerr has urged the club's board to make a decision on off-contract Anthony Griffin, unhappy with the media spotlight on the coach.
The pitch that made Hopgood choose Eels over Cowboys
A face-to-face chat with Parramatta coach Brad Arthur left middle forward J'Maine Hopgood certain the Eels were the NRL club for him.
Warriors out to end long losing streak against Storm
The Warriors haven't beaten the Storm in their last 13 NRL clashes but coach Andrew Webster says they are a different side heading into their Anzac Day clash.
Laurie determined to win back Tigers No.1 jersey
Daine Laurie has made it clear he wants the Wests Tigers' No.1 jersey back, after slipping to third in line for the fullback role behind rookie Jahream Bula.
Force coach unleashes on TMO for missing Swinton hit
Western Force flyhalf Jake Strachan will miss a minimum of four weeks with concussion after copping a brutal late hit from Waratahs flanker Lachlan Swinton.
Tuivasa-Sheck makes shock switch back to NRL, Warriors
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made the shock call to leave rugby union and return to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with the Warriors for 2024 and beyond.
LIV poster boy Cam Smith omnipresent in Adelaide
Cam Smith is trying not to be distracted by being LIV Golf's poster boy in Adelaide.
Bronco Capewell’s try magic has rabbit hunting roots
Brisbane forward Kurt Capewell is a master at chasing Adam Reynolds grubbers, as he was at Ipswich with another clever half after a childhood chasing rabbits.
Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans
Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld
Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.
‘Items of interest’ not related to Lesley Trotter
Queensland police have confirmed items found at a Brisbane landfill aren't related to their search for the body of Lesley Trotter, who went missing in March.
Mitchell heroics help Souths flip the script on Penrith
Latrell Mitchell has scored two tries and played a role in two others to help South Sydney come from behind and beat Penrith 20-18.
Chalmers claims 100 free title at national champs
Olympians Kyle Chalmers and Mollie O'Callaghan have won freestyle titles on the final night at the Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.