Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
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Brown laughs off Gallen’s prediction of Eels’ demise
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has laughed off suggestions from Paul Gallen that the Eels' NRL season is already over.
Jenny Craig Australia goes into administration
Jenny Craig will go into voluntary administration despite earlier saying a decision to close US offices would not affect Australian and New Zealand services.
Dees consider appealing AFL Tribunal ban on van Rooyen
AFL Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson says Jacob van Rooyen should have foreseen his spoiling attempt would have resulted in a forceful blow to his opponent.
Federal budget to ‘turn the tide’ on nature destruction
Animals and plants at risk of extinction will be overseen by two powerful agencies as the federal budget outlines funding for a range of environmental measures.
Budget boosts cash for climate infrastructure
The federal government has set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in the 2023/24 budget to shore up efforts to deal with the consequences of climate change.
Critical minerals in demand but gas remains ‘important’
Mines and gas fields will continue to power national prosperity even as the federal budget accelerates Australia towards net-zero emissions.
Clean energy budget stakes $2b on renewable hydrogen
Australia's energy future will include green hydrogen as the federal budget bets $2 billion on the hero fuel and helps homes and businesses save on power bills.
Big bulk billing boost the centrepiece of health budget
Changes to bulk billing incentives will give more than 11 million Australians access to general practitioner services with no out-of-pocket costs.
Supermarket giants begin moving soft plastic stockpiles
Tonnes of soft plastic waste unsafely stockpiled by collapsed recycler REDcycle are now being moved, supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths say.
Penrith’s defence still on track despite losses
Despite four early losses, statistics suggest Penrith's defence remains as strong in 2023 as in two of their past three charges to the NRL grand final.
Men sentenced after dad fatally shot in home invasion
Beau Edward Cunningham and James Carstairs-Patten have been jailed after a home invasion in which a man was fatally shot near his 13-year-old daughter.
Hynes’ mum to move from prison to his granny flat
Julie Hynes, mother of the NRL's 2022 Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes, will be released from jail after being found guilty of drug supply.
Port condemns racist abuse of Junior Rioli
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli is the latest Indigenous player to be targeted by online racial abuse in an incident condemned by his AFL club.
Superb Matthews takes Giro stage, Groves also on podium
Michael Matthews has won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia with fellow Australian Kaden Groves responding to being blamed for Sunday's crash by taking third.
Tedesco backs Trbojevic to be firing for NSW in Origin
NSW captain James Tedesco has said there would be no doubt Tom Trbojevic can rise to the occasion for State of Origin after a difficult start to the NRL season.
Support for Dees’ van Rooyen in AFL tribunal challenge
Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen has support from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge a two-match striking ban at the AFL tribunal.
Legislative change if High Court rules for Qantas
Labor senator Tony Sheldon, an ex-TWU national secretary, said if the High Court court ruled in favour of Qantas the government will respond with legislation.
Workers on track for fastest wage growth in decades
Fierce competition for workers and government wage polices are expected to underpin strong wage growth in 2024, the federal budget papers confirm.
Police gave private Higgins document to defence lawyers
ACT DPP Shane Drumgold says he was "shocked" police had given private counselling notes to the legal team defending a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Radley won’t change tackling style, targets third title
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley says winning NRL titles is 'like a drug' and he's determined to win a third as he vows to maintain his physical approach.
Cairns hosts Qld sittings of regional parliament
Queensland MPs are in Cairns for the sittings of regional parliament, with cost of living, youth crime and the Path to Treaty laws set to dominate debate.
Free GP consults at the centre of cost-of-living budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a small surplus, while trying to balance cost-of-living relief with inflation reduction measures.
Cowboys’ Cotter joins Maroons middle forward logjam
North Queensland's Reuben Cotter had a blinder against the Sydney Roosters to stake a claim in Queensland's State of Origin team.
NSW coalition front bench resolved at eleventh hour
Former premier Dominic Perrottet has declined an invitation to join the NSW opposition leader's front bench, which was settled hours before the new parliament.
Shots fired as group confronts man in home invasion
Police are hunting a group of men who fired several shots while threatening a man during a home invasion in Brisbane's south.
Charges after abuse material found in search at airport
A man will face court after police allegedly found child abuse material on his phone during a search at Brisbane airport after he returned from the Philippines.
Titans teenager Kini told he was ‘too small’ for NRL
Gold Coast have re-signed 19-year-old fullback/half Keano Kini until 2026 after recruitment manager Ezra Howe discovered him playing league tag in Auckland.
Family demands action after teen’s death in custody
The family of an Indigenous teenager who died in hospital after trying to take his own life in prison say mental health care in WA prisons is culturally unsafe.
Broad has sympathy for AFL rivals over tackle bans
Richmond's Nathan Broad received a four-match AFL ban over a dangerous tackle but feels sorry for players who are suspended in unlucky circumstances.
Broncos undaunted by ‘dirty dozen’ losses to Storm
The Broncos haven't beaten the Storm since 2016 but Corey Jensen says this year's team has the ability, confidence and muscle to succeed on Thursday night.