Ex-SAS soldier bailed due to Taliban threat
A former SAS soldier charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been granted bail due to danger posed by extremist Islamic inmates.
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Torres Strait freight subsidy to ease cost of living
The Queensland government has earmarked $64 million for subsidies to help pay for sea freight services in the Torres Strait and ease living costs.
Analyse this: Ashcroft goes extra mile on AFL crusade
Will Ashcroft's professionalism is already famous at the Brisbane Lions but the measures the Rising Star nominee has taken continue to surprise his peers.
Vulnerable Australians to wait months for housing fund
A promised $10 billion housing fund is stalling in federal parliament as the Greens and crossbenchers push for a more ambitious plan to tackle the crisis.
Motorists to be stung at the pump over Easter
Motorists have been warned to shop around early to avoid paying above $2 a litre at the pump in the lead up to Easter long weekend.
Very tough: Broncos’ Farnworth explains Dolphins switch
Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth will finally get to be coached by Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins next year but wants to finish his Broncos stint with a title.
Magpies’ Adams out to make most of AFL twilight years
Collingwood veteran Taylor Adams reflected on his career while sitting out injured during last year's finals and is determined to enjoy what's left.
Don’t boo Bowes: Suns’ plea for Cat’s homecoming
Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong.
Malka Leifer abuse jury push on for verdicts
Jurors considering the sexual abuse case against Jewish ultra-Orthodox former school principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push following a deadlock.
Munster predicts improved Storm combination with Pezet
Cameron Munster is expecting his halves combination with youngster Jonah Pezet to continue to improve as Melbourne prepare to face Souths.
Dragons are at risk of throwing NRL season away: Mbye
Moses Mbye admits St George Illawarra are already at a crossroads and must start winning, or they risk throwing their NRL season away.
Child killer’s ex-friend slams parole for accomplice
Alison Anderson, who'd been a friend of a woman who murdered her child, has described the decision to parole her accomplice as "one big kick in the gut".
NSW Liberals in ‘poor shape’, hopeful for next election
The NSW Liberal Party is in "poor shape" after losing the state election but a party powerbroker believes the party will be competitive at the next election.
Gutherson’s fullback spot is secure: Parramatta coach
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has downplayed public interest in his recruitment discussions with Clint Gutherson, who he says is secure in his role as fullback.
Wakeham wants stability in Wests Tigers’ halves
Brandon Wakeham has called for stability in the Wests Tigers' spine as he and Luke Brooks are retained in the halves for the NRL clash with Brisbane.
Man jailed for eight years for chip brawl manslaughter
Ricky Lefoe has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a Brazilian man who was punched in a Gold Coast brawl sparked by stolen hot chips.
Jack Wighton considers making a raid on NRL open market
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton has told the Raiders he will test the NRL open market, with the club pledging to do all it can to keep him in Canberra.
Koloamatangi hopes time at prop boosts NSW Origin claim
South Sydney second-rower Keaon Koloamatangi says his next goal is to play State of Origin for NSW.
NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins
NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.
Men charged with seeking children for sex online
Two men have been charged with multiple child sex offences following a joint investigation into an online classified platform in southeast Queensland.
Peak sporting bodies back Olympic, Comm Games funding
Australia's Olympic and Commonwealth Games bodies are demanding an increase in funding to stave off failure at home Games.
Murray Taulagi sidelined with MCL injury
North Queensland will be without star winger Murray Taulagi for an extended period following a knee injury.
‘Stupid’ play haunts Reds as Crusaders await
The Queensland Reds will be without the injured Hunter Paisami when they host the Crusaders in a clash that could have ramifications at club and Test level.
Saints boss evokes Winmar as racism flares again in AFL
St Kilda chief executive Simon Lethlean says it's completely inappropriate that 30 years after Nick Winmar's gesture, the game is still dealing with racism.
Mortlock questions Suaalii deal as Wallabies weigh in
Wallabies great Stirling Mortlock is sceptical of the deal that lured Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back to rugby, but his potential Wallabies teammates approve.
Compensation uncertain amid coal power plant struggles
The Queensland government is being urged to take over a troubled coal-fired power plant amid uncertainty about compensation for price caps.
Concerns over major rail project brushed off
Concerns over the potential delay of a major Queensland rail project have been brushed off as "hysteria" by the state's transport minister.
Prefab homes for nurses, cops as Qld seeks housing fix
Prototype prefabricated homes for government employees will be ready by June as Queensland seeks solutions to inflated rents and supply issues.
Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.
Labor’s $10b housing fund at risk of falling over
A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is in danger of being defeated.
Milford in best shape ever: Dolphins performance boss
Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans has revealed how playmaker Anthony Milford is in peak condition to handle an extended run in the halves.