Blues want wayward Harry McKay to ‘stick to strengths’
Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.
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Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom
An Indigenous education initiative is allowing pupils to practice equality while learning about bush gardens and traditional seasons in an outdoor environment.
Queensland hit with fine for Origin extra-player error
A $30,000 fine for playing 30 seconds with 14-men is unlikely to take the shine off Queensland's victory over NSW in the State of Origin opener.
Former soldier’s towering presence absent judgement day
Ben Roberts-Smith was nowhere to be seen when a court ruled the recipient of Australia's highest military honour had disgraced his nation.
Kelly, Robinson in doubt for Women’s Origin Game II
NSW co-captain Isabelle Kelly and Queensland winger Julia Robinson could both miss Origin II after an incident in the series opener left Kelly hospitalised.
Taylor sees potential for Warner to follow 1997 revival
Mark Taylor believes David Warner is capable of turning his struggles around in the space of an hour in England, after reviving his own career there in 1997.
BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error
BHP employees' leave was wrongly used for public holiday pay about 170,000 times over the past 13 years, the mining giant concedes.
Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder
Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.
Sheens unfazed as Johnson snubs Wests Tigers
Shaun Johnson has rejected Wests Tigers' advances, with coach Tim Sheens ready to move on to new targets as he prepares his side to face Canberra.
Murder charge after ute allegedly rammed off the road
A man is in custody after having his charge upgraded to murder following the death of a 22-year-old in a traffic crash in southern Queensland.
Luai won’t forget Walsh’s hair-raising Origin stunt
Jarome Luai aims to cut Queensland fullback Reece Walsh down to size after having his hair pulled by the Maroons rookie in the State of Origin opener.
Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030
A supermarket giant has pledged to replace its diesel home delivery trucks with electric models in a move green groups say could trigger industry change.
US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to suspend the US government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling until 2025.
Moloney names targets for bumper Aussie title defence
Jason Moloney will be chasing more than a free breakfast as Australia's newest boxing world champion pushes for a headline defence of his title on home soil.
Cowboys look to draw on inspirational Origin teammates
Scott Drinkwater hopes his side can harness the spirit of North Queensland's State of Origin players ahead of a home clash with Melbourne.
Businesses still planning to spend in coming months
Fresh data from the national statistics bureau shows businesses are still spending and plan to keep investment levels up in 2023/24.
Man dies after serious assault on the Gold Coast
A man has been charged over the death of another man he allegedly killed with a single punch to the face on the Gold Coast.
Jones, Wallabies plot Rugby World Cup smash and grab
With 100 days to go before the Rugby World Cup kicks off, Eddie Jones' faith that Australia can take home the trophy is spreading through the playing group.
Homicide squad investigating fatal stabbing of child
NSW Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a three-year-old boy are expected to charge a man recovering in hospital from self-inflicted wounds.
Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game
Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.
NSW think they own the game: Maroons whiz Walsh
Reece Walsh has credited Maroons coach Billy Slater for masterminding his stunning Origin debut against a NSW side he says "think they're better than everyone".
Force’s finals hopes boosted as Chiefs rest All Blacks
Super Rugby Pacific's table-topping Chiefs have taken out nine All Blacks from last week's starting side for their clash with the Western Force in Perth.
Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms
Michael Voss is keeping his players' focus on the task of turning Carlton's season around amid a raft of distractions ahead of the clash with Melbourne.
‘Filthy’ Pangai, Young keen to make amends for NSW
Hudson Young and Tevita Pangai Jr believe they have done enough for a reprieve from Brad Fittler after NSW suffered defeat in the State of Origin series opener.
O’Connor earns No.10 recall for crucial Reds’ Fiji trip
The Queensland Reds have plumped for James O'Connor and Hunter Paisami in the No.10 and 12 respectively to face the Fijian Drua in a crucial final-round clash.
Coach Stuart whacks Croker critics ahead of Tigers rest
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is standing by his decision to rest Jarrod Croker so his 300th game will be at home, saying it's for the entire Canberra community.
Labor coy on role of anti-corruption body in PwC saga
The federal government is under pressure to refer consultancy firm PwC to the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, which begins operations on July 1.
Man admits holding woman at gunpoint after drug bender
A man threatened to kill a woman who refused to have a relationship with him and kept her in her car for hours while armed with a gun, a court has heard.
Qld bus driver charged with 117 child sexual offences
More than 100 child sex charges have been laid against a Queensland bus driver over alleged offending involving 15 children spanning three decades.
Perry’s ‘full circle’ mission to provide Ashes edge
Ellyse Perry is in thunderous form with the bat but it's bowling that put her on the map 16 years ago that's returned to focus ahead of the women's Ashes.
Sudanese army suspends ceasefire talks
Both Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force are accusing the other of a lack of commitment to a shaky ceasefire.