NRL dismisses suggestions of hip-drop crackdown
The NRL's policing of the hip-drop tackle has been criticised as overly zealous, but the league insists it did not plan to crack down on the shot in round five.
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King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
Josh Reynolds gets tick of approval from coach Ciraldo
Josh Reynolds is set for more first grade after impressing Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo on his return to the Bulldogs.
Indigenous advisor quits after Qld police shooting
Professor Gracelyn Smallwood has resigned from a Queensland police advisory group in protest after a young Aboriginal man was shot and killed by officers.
Two men charged with torturing woman in Gold Coast unit
Two men have been charged with torturing a woman using a knife and a hammer at a unit in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Hastings, Gamble fine with life in halves limbo
Tyson Gamble and Jackson Hastings are unsure how long their Newcastle halves combination will last but say the team must find ways to win without Kalyn Ponga.
Jury finds Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski crash
A jury has dismissed the complaint of a retired optometrist who sued Gwyneth Paltrow over injuries he sustained when they crashed into each other while skiing.
PM comfortable with 2032 Olympic checks and balances
With the legacy value of Olympic infrastructure to be examined by a Senate committee, the Prime Minister is comfortable with planning for the Brisbane Games.
Walters reveals secrets behind Broncos’ fast start
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says respect for each other and a one-in all-in mentality in defence are behind the club's unbeaten start to the season.
Australians bracing for health insurance price hikes
More than a million Australians are set to face increased health insurance premiums, with HBF among the providers upping prices.
Soward backs Dragons NRLW roster amid big-name exodus
Jamie Soward has defended St George Illawarra's NRLW roster, after six Australian representatives left and Emma Tonegato among those moving to Cronulla.
‘Hatred’ fuels Power-Crows AFL Showdown: Hinkley
Despite a ceasefire in the public slanging match that gripped Adelaide last year, the enmity between the Crows and the Power remains as fierce as ever.
Hawks need reward for effort after two big AFL losses
Amid the pre-match focus on AFL coaches Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn badly need a better performance against North Melbourne.
Australian officials to travel to China for trade talks
Senior trade officials will travel to China to continue talks as Australia continues to push for the removal of unofficial sanctions.
Rebels need Drua scalp to continue on Super finals path
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote says taking on the Drua in Fiji is a huge challenge, which his team need to overcome if they want Super Rugby finals action.
Montgomery’s young Mariners punching above weight
Nick Montgomery has continued to back the Central Coast's devotion to developing from within as they seek to lock in an A-League Men finals spot.
Western United ready for last bid at ALW plate honours
Finals-bound Western United have one last shot at pinching the premiers plate off Sydney FC but need to beat Western Sydney.
Unknown risk in plastic rubbish lining Australian coast
Three-quarters of the waste littering Australia's coastline is now plastic with authorities yet to fully assess the risk posed by the pollution.
Courtney bumped off podium after wild Supercars race
Brodie Kostecki has broken through for the first win of his Supercars career after race two at the Australian Grand Prix ended under the safety car.
Heaven gets perfect prop in rugby league’s John Sattler
John Sattler's son Scott has spoken of the toughness of his father on the rugby league field and the role model he was off it in a touching funeral tribute.
Police operation nabs alleged bikie gang leaders
The presence of the Mongols bikie gang in the NT has suffered a major blow after police arrested key members as part of a multi-year operation.
Killer says recurring dream could reveal body location
John William Bennett told police more than 30 years after killing a toddler that he was having recurring dreams that might provide the body's location.
Glory women to treat Roar game like a grand final
Perth Glory will need a huge favour from bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix if they are to have any chance of reaching the A-League Women finals.
Tom Stewart returns in massive boost for Geelong
Tom Stewart will make a sooner-than-expected return for Geelong as Melbourne and Fremantle made big selection calls ahead of round three of the AFL season.
Javelin star Barber returns to action at nationals
Kelsey-Lee Barber and Mackenzie Little will resume their javelin rivalry at the Australian championships in Brisbane.
Brightest light of this Disco might be under the bonnet
Land Rover's latest Discovery offers a few visual changes, but the greatest shift comes in the form of a revised power plant line up.
Brisbane courthouse locked down amid shooting protest
A Brisbane courthouse has briefly been locked down after hundreds of protesters marched through the CBD following Aubrey Donahue's fatal shooting by police.
Parry, Kiwi class shines through in Reds’ Super W win
The Queensland Reds have survived a scare to beat the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium, 29-14, to stay undefeated after two rounds.
Penrith down sorry Canberra in NRL thrashing
Canberra have slumped into a 1-4 hole to start their NRL campaign, smashed 53-12 on their home patch against Penrith on Friday night.
Crusaders win 12th-straight over frustrated Reds
The Crusaders have won a 12th-straight Super Rugby game against the Queensland Reds, the hosts making costly mistakes in a 25-12 loss in Brisbane.
Storm finding their feet with 18-10 win over Souths
Melbourne can thank their goal-line defence and the efforts of their halves for a hard-fought 18-10 defeat of South Sydney.