‘Non-stop’ Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future
Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.
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Woman accused of shooting two people denied bail
Karleeah Marie Jensen has claimed a sawn-off shot gun accidentally fired, injuring two people including a 16-year-old girl, in a Queensland hotel room.
Iszac could have lost his legs: Titans’ Tino on brother
An emotional Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has explained how younger brother Iszac overcame leg-saving hip surgery as a youth to play in the NRL.
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney
First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.
Webcke hails ‘ruthless’ Broncos as 1998 record looms
Shane Webcke was in the last Broncos team to start a season with five straight wins and there's a lot he likes about the 2023 side as they prepare to do same.
Cops who shot Indigenous man weren’t wearing cameras
Specialist police who shot an Indigenous man dead were not fitted with body-worn cameras during a disputed incident in far north Queensland.
Ricky launches passionate Raider pitch to keep Wighton
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders will do all they can to keep star Jack Wighton, who has declined an option to extend his deal by an extra year.
Manly five-eighth Josh Schuster out with quad injury
Manly's Josh Schuster has suffered another injury setback and will miss the round-five clash against Newcastle.
‘Monster’ jailed for killing, wounding girls in hotel
A sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, then pretending to be mentally ill.
Clarkson to return from Launceston on separate flight
Alastair Clarkson has revealed he will not be on the flight bringing North Melbourne and Hawthorn back from Launceston because of the ongoing racism inquiry.
Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints
Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
Suaalii’s rugby switch obvious for years: Demetriou
Souths coach Jason Demetriou says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been planning his code hop for years but cast doubt on Cam Murray following the Rooster to rugby.
Gordon’s historic stint in Qld politics remembered
Queensland politicians have recalled former Cook MP Billy Gordon's impact when he held the deciding vote in a hung parliament for almost three years.
Murder charge against 29-year-old man dropped
More than a year after his arrest, a murder charge against Sreeram Rajgokul Palaniswamy has been dropped after the Crown offered no evidence in court.
Lenders cut fixed rates as Reserve Bank decision looms
Lenders are cutting their fixed rates but borrowers are being urged to take caution as the Reserve Bank gets closer to the end of its rate hiking cycle.
How Tigers great Brasher found Dolphins rookie Bostock
Jack Bostock will make his NRL debut on the wing for the Dolphins in round five, after Tim Brasher's old Tigers connection with his father played a role.
Injured Storm star Papenhuyzen running on grass again
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is closing in on a long-awaited return from injury and has begun running on grass again.
Wallabies duo Hodge and Kellaway back for Rebels
The first Australian side to play a Super Rugby Pacific game in Fiji, Melbourne have welcomed back Wallabies pair Reece Hodge and Andrew Kellaway from injury.
Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns
As the government ramps up booster rate efforts, the chief medical officer has warned new COVID waves are coming ahead of winter.
Further DNA tests for hammer as murderer pursues appeal
Failures at Queensland's DNA lab are in the spotlight as a man convicted of murdering his estranged wife tries to overturn his life sentence.
Sheens endorses Marshall’s Pearce pursuit for Tigers
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the club's pursuit of Mitchell Pearce was carried out with his endorsement.
Toddler killer serving life sentence seeks parole
A man jailed for life for the murder of a three-year-old girl in Toowoomba in 1989 has applied for parole.
Canberra confirm Taufa, Apps leaves Dragons in NRLW
Canberra have confirmed the shock acquisition of Parramatta NRLW captain Simaima Taufa, while Kezie Apps is leaving St George Illawarra.
Australia’s love for utes and SUVs driving emissions
Australia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.
NRLW’s Dragons sign Dally M medallist McGregor
St George Illawarra have landed reigning Dally M medallist Raecene McGregor on the first day of the NRLW transfer window.
Giddey’s career NBA scoring night soured in tight loss
Josh Giddey scored an NBA career-high 31 points but his Oklahoma City will be regretting a couple of late free-throw misses in a three-point loss to Charlotte.
Gold Coast pair charged after cocaine discovered in stone benchtop
A man and a woman are accused of being part of criminal syndicate that attempted to import $12 million of drugs hidden inside machinery and a stone benchtop.
Rebels ready for fierce Super challenge against Fiji
After tackling the Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific pre-season, Melbourne feel ready for the challenge of playing in Fiji as they hunt back-to-back victories.
Sharks hope to ride on back of Hynes to NRL premiership
The Sharks are thrilled to have Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes back from injury and believe the classy halfback can guide the team to an NRL premiership in 2023.
Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans’ MCG return
Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling.
Warning of ‘hindsight bias’ as Teo hearing wraps up
As a disciplinary hearing wraps up for star neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, his lawyers have warned against applying "hindsight bias" to two catastrophic surgeries.