Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off
The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.
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Jury retires as third Jarryd Hayne rape trial closes
A jury considering whether Jarryd Hayne is guilty of sexual assault has been told they're not in court to judge if the ex-NRL player was nice or polite.
Smartwatch study explores better living with epilepsy
Using smartwatches to track changes in heart rate and other physiological responses could help people with epilepsy identify seizure risk.
Titans receive positive news on Foran, Brimson injuries
Kieran Foran will target a return against St George Illawarra after Gold Coast's bye while AJ Brimson says his hamstring strain is not as bad as first thought.
Study to probe how electric vehicle drivers recharge
Almost four million electric vehicles could be driving on Australian roads by 2030. A new university study will investigate how drivers charge them.
Taliban threat to ex SAS soldier in jail, court told
A former SAS soldier charged with unlawfully killing a man in an Afghanistan wheat field has sought bail citing threats to his safety if he remains in jail.
Woman jailed for torching car after alleged shooting
Isabella Mary Beatrice McLeod has been jailed for helping set a stolen car alight to destroy evidence after an alleged shooting in Brisbane's south.
Australian share market slightly higher, drop in energy
The local share market has finished up just 0.1 per cent, with oil producers and coalminers dropping as Labor and the Greens reached accord on a climate deal.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
AFL coaches Scott, Lyon want centre bounce scrapped
The traditional centre bounce is a talking point again, with Geelong coach Chris Scott and St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon saying they would get rid of it.
Zelenskiy says Russia holding nuclear plant ‘hostage’
Russia's presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is "radiation blackmail" and safety can't be guaranteed until it leaves the facility, Ukraine's president warns.
Aussie Scot Dykes over health scare and ready for Spain
Scotland's Queensland-born striker Lyndon Dykes is set to face Spain in the Euro 2024 qualifiers two months after being hospitalised for a week with pneumonia.
Dolphins forward Lemuelu caught 4.57am train to the NRL
Connelly Lemuelu says he is thankful for the discipline he learned as a schoolboy at Keebra Park High as his NRL stocks rise with the Dolphins.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
Heat grows on state Liberal leader over trans-furore MP
The acting premier has called on the Victorian Liberal leader to take a stand against bigotry by expelling a controversial MP.
Gawn backs Grundy to take No.1 ruck role for Demons
Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Brodie Grundy has shown over the past few weeks that he's ready to be the team's top ruckman.
Car subscription service geared to shake up transport
A car-sharing platform owned by Toyota is poised to launch long-term car subscriptions in the latest bid to change the way Australians access transport.
Interim NSW Labor ministry set to be sworn in
With a clear mandate to govern NSW, Premier-elect Chris Minns is set to be sworn in along with an interim cabinet as the final electoral count continues.
Ecuador friendly a pointer to the future for Socceroos
The Socceroos are looking towards building for their Asian Cup campaign and are set to test several emerging players in their second friendly against Ecuador.
Climate policy vote fast-tracked as cost fears emerge
Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to pass the safeguard mechanism changes, with the bill expected to pass the Senate by the end of the week.
‘Poo transplant’ could help save blood cancer patients
The stuff found in your healthy gut could be the ticket to a lifesaving treatment that researchers will trial on severely ill blood cancer patients.
Charlie Teo accused of lacking empathy, insight
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been accused of lacking the empathy to understand why he has been dragged before a medical complaints hearing.
Queensland moves to slow pace of residential rent hikes
The Queensland government's move to reduce the frequency of rent increases has been welcomed by social service advocates but panned by the real estate sector.
Big wet ‘a stay of execution’ for Aussie environment
Australia's environmental health has improved after a few very wet years but it's unlikely to last in the face of climate change and relentless habitat loss.
Woman intruder dies after fight with people in home
An alleged intruder is dead after she entered a home in southeast Queensland and got into a fight with the occupants.
Former student shoots six dead at Tennessee school
Police in Nashville, Tennessee have killed a 28-year-old shooter after six people were shot dead at a private Christian school.
Origin Energy recommends $18.7 billion takeover offer
A group of North American companies appears likely to take control of Australian electricity and gas supplier Origin Energy under a bid worth $18.7 billion.
Minns era begins in NSW with nail-biting wait on seats
Chris Minns has been sworn in as NSW premier but is tipped to lead a minority Labor government as the count continues in several close seats.
Don’t feed the trolls: Social media self-defence tools
The eSafety Commission has launched a range of resources to help combat online hate directed at Indigenous people in the lead up to the voice referendum.
Reward offered to solve suspected murder of Qld teen
Queensland police are offering a $500,000 reward for information about the suspected murder of Linden Malayta who's been missing since 2019.