Master v apprentice: Demetriou braces for Bennett test
South Sydney's Jason Demetriou says his NRL coaching career would not have got far without the guidance and faith of his mentor Wayne Bennett.
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AFL trying to hunt down racists: CEO McLachlan
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says he's exasperated at a fresh spate of racist abuse of players, while pledging to continue to try and hunt down culprits.
Saints’ selection headache as Membrey nears recovery
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon faces an "interesting decision" as the returning Tim Membrey jostles with the Saints' in-form young forwards for a place in the side.
Witts still sore as hot and cold Suns weigh up options
Gold Coast are treating influential ruckman Jarrod Witts' prolonged soreness with caution ahead of a crucial AFL Gather Round clash with Fremantle.
Qantas attacks SafeWork’s COVID stand-down lawsuits
Qantas has tried to halt two criminal cases over its stand-down of a worker who raised health concerns about cleaning planes from China early in the pandemic.
Women’s pain inevitable, say contraceptive case lawyers
Lawyers defending a permanent female contraceptive say pain and abnormal bleeding are inevitable for many women, and deny a causal link with the Essure device.
Tate defends Thorn, urges Reds to ‘bring the dog out’
Injuries and the historic nature of the Queensland Reds' trip to Samoa, where Moana Pasifika will play for the first time, have added to Brad Thorn's woes.
Sharks’ Graham opts against tackle changes after ban
Cronulla captain Wade Graham says he won't alter a technique designed to avoid suffering concussions of his own in a bid to reduce the risk of high-tackle bans.
Bennett likens ‘Hammer’ to Latrell as No.1 clash looms
Wayne Bennett says Rabbitohs No.1 Latrell Mitchell could shine at five-eighth and has given Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow a huge wrap.
Peter Allen’s Tenterfield Saddler property for sale
The heritage-listed NSW building that was immortalised in Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen's song Tenterfield Saddler is up for sale.
Upton signs longest deal in NRLW history at Newcastle
Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a five-year deal to stay with Newcastle until the end of 2027, the longest contract in NRLW history.
Raiders, Queensland great Sam Backo out of induced coma
Seven-time Queensland State of Origin prop Sam Backo has come out of a coma induced after he suffered a heart attack on April 1.
Cowboys need to eliminate ‘catastrophic’ errors: Hess
Consistent errors early in the season are costing North Queensland who are now facing a fight to stay in contention for finals football.
Croker hopes Raiders return can herald fresh start
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker says consistency is key after his return to the NRL helped lift his side to a shock win over previously unbeaten Brisbane.
Carnival defeats norovirus class action pleadings
Carnival has successfully scrapped the pleadings in a class action against the cruise operator over eight outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus.
Wallam aiming for World Cup despite Firebirds woes
Star goal shooter Donnell Wallam is making a case for Diamonds' Netball World Cup selection despite Queensland's winless start to the Super Netball season.
Pilot in fatal chopper crash had ‘high-risk appetite’
The pilot of a helicopter involved in a fatal crash three years ago had a history of risk-taking and was not legally allowed to fly, a report has found.
Broncos ‘cattle dog’ Kobe returns to round-up Titans
Brisbane lock Kobe Hetherington is back from a biceps tear to play his first NRL game of the season against the Titans, to the delight of captain Adam Reynolds.
Longmire calls for calm amid McCartin speculation
Sydney are no closer to formulating a return-to-play timeline for defender Paddy McCartin, who suffered the 10th concussion of his AFL career on Saturday.
Gather Round a winner before ball bounces: AFL boss
Before a ball is bounced, South Australia's premier and the chief of the AFL are already hailing the inaugural Gather Round as a success.
Crikey releases ‘Trump explosion’ defamation defence
Crikey has highlighted texts sent between Lachlan Murdoch, his father and Fox executives about "crazy" claims made by Donald Trump in its defamation defence.
Man ‘intended to kill’ while firing shots at couple
Queensland man Brendyn Wade Clark used a .22 rifle to shoot a man five times and his girlfriend twice during a dispute over a stolen bike in 2019.
Father and son drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy
Family and friends are mourning a Melbourne father and son who drowned at a popular swimming spot while holidaying in far north Queensland.
Harry to attend King’s coronation, Meghan to stay in US
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father at Westminster Abbey next month, but Meghan will not be there.
Ukraine rejects Russian Wagner Bakhmut control claims
Ukrainian officials say the country's forces control more than 20 per cent of Bakhmut, rejecting statements from the Russian Wagner mercenary group.
Bennett reveals secret to Dolphins’ stellar NRL start
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins take on the Rabbitohs, the team he most recently coached, with a humble and inspirational ethos that underpins their early NRL success.
Rubble-loving fish a ‘glimmer of hope’ for Barrier Reef
While the most colourful denizens of a Great Barrier Reef island may have departed, their rubble-loving neighbours endure at the Australian natural wonder.
AFL boss vows relentless pursuit of racial abusers
The AFL is vowing to relentlessly pursue racial abusers as players and coaches ponder the best way to stamp out race-based vilification.
Chemicals in ‘new car smell’ could pose health risk
That new car smell just lost some of its appeal, with scientists finding cabin materials can emit potentially harmful levels of chemicals linked to cancer.
Refugees being squeezed out of soaring rental market
Affording a rental in Sydney or Melbourne is hard enough but for refugees it is doubly so in a competitive market, with 1.1 per cent vacancy rates.
George Williams knocks back NRL return, stays in UK
Former Canberra halfback George Williams will not return to the NRL, the Englishman knocking back interest to sign an extension to stay in the Super League.