Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation
Queensland man Kurt Robert Bush has been released on probation after spending almost nine months in custody for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
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Subs to help counter Chinese dominance: ex-US navy boss
The nuclear submarines Australia will acquire through the AUKUS alliance are being touted as a countermeasure to Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
Raiders hooker Levi to miss 8-10 weeks injured
Canberra hooker Danny Levi is out until at least round 12 after breaking his jaw early in the NRL win over Cronulla.
Former SAS trooper charged with Afghan war crime
A former soldier deployed to Afghanistan has been charged with committing a war crime after he was arrested in regional NSW.
Boy forced to eat cigarette butt among degrading acts
A boy was forced to perform degrading acts like eating a cigarette butt while Ethan Knox and an accomplice filmed it, uploading the footage to social media.
Bateman hoses down injury concern, sees huge task ahead
Wests Tigers recruit John Bateman has rejected claims an ankle injury delayed his start to the NRL season, but is well aware of the job ahead at his new club.
Food artist savours $100k grant to serve up fresh work
Food artist Elizabeth Willing is one of 11 artists and collectives to win a round of major Australia Council commissions worth a total of $1.1 million.
Star Entertainment pleads guilty to fresh charges
Star Entertainment, operators of Brisbane's Treasury Casino and the Star Gold Coast, has pleaded guilty to seven fresh charges.
Souths hail one of the greats as John Sattler dies
Rugby league great John Sattler has died aged 80, with tributes flowing from South Sydney officials, the NRL and the Prime Minister.
Sacred rock formation back in traditional owners’ hands
Local Indigenous people will retain the land forming part of Whinpullin, also known as Minto Crag, in Queensland, in perpetuity.
John Bateman ready to dance to Wests Tigers’ tune
On-song England international John Bateman will make his debut for Wests Tigers when they travel to Canterbury for round three.
Victory snatch draw with Canberra in ALW finals boost
A late Tiffany Eliadis goal has seen Melbourne Victory snatch a 1-1 draw against Canberra United to put them in pole position for the A-League Women finals.
Storm issues mount as Gold Coast produce NRL comeback
Twelve tries were scored as Gold Coast staged a comeback 38-34 win over Melbourne, who again lacked discipline in a second straight NRL loss.
Holbrook OK with hooked Foran blow-up in Titans win
Gold Coast playmaker Kieran Foran wasn't happy when substituted for the middle third of the Titans' win over Melbourne and his coach doesn't blame him.
Rookie talent Sheezel shines in Roos win over Eagles
Alastair Clarkson has enjoyed a winning start to life at North Melbourne, with the Kangaroos beating a lacklustre West Coast by five points in their AFL opener.
Roar beat Western United, keep ALM finals hopes alive
Brisbane have dominated Western United with a late strike by Jay O'Shea securing a controversial 1-0 ALM victory at Redcliffe.
Perth Glory steal A-League Men draw with Newcastle Jets
A last-second header from Ryan Williams has secured Perth Glory a 2-2 A-League Men draw with Newcastle, adding to the Jets' defensive woes.
Magpies shine in Super Netball opener win over Swifts
Collingwood have opened the new Super Netball season with a 71-63 victory over the NSW Swifts in Melbourne.
Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Warriors dominate Cowboys, end NRL slide on Aussie soil
The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions.
Broncos second-half blitz stuns Dragons in big NRL win
Brisbane have scored six second-half tries to come back from a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Dragons 40-18, with captain Adam Reynolds in sensational form.
West Coast Fever pip Vixens in Super Netball thriller
Defending Super Netball champions West Coast Fever have won their grand final rematch against the Melbourne Vixens with last-gasp goal.
Wanderers humiliate Sydney in 4-0 ALM derby win
Western Sydney have claimed their biggest A-League Men derby win in history, thumping Sydney FC 4-0 at Allianz Stadium.
Port coach trying to temper Horne-Francis excitement
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is trying to temper excitement over Jason Horne-Francis' brilliant debut for thr club.
Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees’ win over Dogs
Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Fire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker
Shyla Heal and Tianna Hawkins have led a scoring spree for Townsville as the Fire blew the Southside Flyers away in Game 1 of the WNBL grand final series
Buddy’s boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns
Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.
Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss
St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.
Wry Walters enjoying mind games before Dolphins clash
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned to his Ipswich humour and street smarts to address coming up against the Dolphins and former mentor Wayne Bennett.
Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.
Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.