Carlton coach Voss hits out a ‘crazy’ AFL rule
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the need to omit a player for them to be the AFL sub is the "craziest rule he's ever seen".
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Australian man arrested while naked in Indonesia
A Noosa man is being held in Indonesia after allegedly chasing and hitting people while naked at an island resort in the deeply conservative Aceh province.
New wave of deadly Russian air strikes rock Ukraine
Moscow has launched a new wave of deadly air attacks across Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to launch a counteroffensive to try to retake Russian-occupied territory.
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‘Bittersweet’ end of an era for coal-fired Liddell
After years of pressure from governments and investors about Liddell's future, decades of the power station's workers are gathering to farewell "the old girl".
National cabinet leaders agree on economic reforms
State and territory leaders have agreed on changes to health systems, the NDIS and other areas at the latest national cabinet meeting.
Lawyer seeks Lehrmann’s sworn statement on events
Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuits against two media companies can proceed over reports of Brittany Higgins' claim she was raped in Parliament House, a judge has ruled.
Family pays tribute to Brisbane man lost at sea on Hawaii cruise
The shattered family of Australian man Warwick Tollemach, who went overboard while on a cruise, has paid tribute as the US Coast Guard calls off its search.
Martin, Tigers not far off best says coach Hardwick
Dustin Martin is a "spirit level" at Richmond, Damien Hardwick says, with the AFL coach confident a big game is looming for his star man and the Tigers.
Black rhino birth a true labour of love
NSW zookeepers are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered black rhino calf after more than a little human assistance.
Eels sign Davey from Dogs, Roosters land English flyer
Andrew Davey has confirmed an immediate switch from Canterbury to Parramatta, while the Sydney Roosters have signed English winger Lewis Murphy.
RA step in to support Drua amid Fiji finance worries
Board members at Fiji's rugby governing body have been forced to step down amid financial problems, leaving Rugby Australia to support Fijiana Drua in Super W.
Tyler Wright falls short in Margaret River Pro final
Australia's two-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright has been beaten by Carissa Moore in the women's final at the Margaret River Pro.
Businesses fear missing out on opportunities in Asia
As Australia ramps up investment and trade opportunities with Asia, business leaders believe Australia is still missing out on opportunities in the region.
No bad blood after Wighton’s Canberra departure: Croker
Canberra will battle the Dolphins on Saturday afternoon as the clubs react to Jack Wighton's decision to knock back their offers and sign with South Sydney.
Bulldogs out to celebrate Bontempelli’s AFL milestone
Hunting their fourth win from five games, the Western Bulldogs want two reasons to celebrate as skipper Marcus Bontempelli brings up his 200th AFL appearance.
Manly’s Schuster can overcome injury woes: DCE
Josh Schuster's latest injury woes are not a cause for concern, Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans insists.
‘Hurt’ Stuart whacks NRL contracts after Wighton leaves
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says NRL players negotiating contracts and announcing departures mid-season is "flawed" after star Jack Wighton signed for Souths.
Boy, 8, injured in Rockhampton dog attack
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Rockhampton.
Rental crisis opens door for Greens in inner-city seats
The Greens will use rental increases and housing crisis to target inner city seats after the party's vote went up at the 2022 election, leader Adam Bandt says.
‘We’ll rally behind Brooks’: Tigers teammates
The Wests Tigers' playing group are backing beleaguered halfback Luke Brooks as the team fights through their worst NRL start in 24 years as a joint venture.
Men’s and women’s NRL to clash in draw
The NRL will have broadcast clashes between men's and women's games, with the NRLW draw for the expanded 10-team season set to be released.
Shuey out for four weeks with ankle and hammy injuries
West Coast have received mixed news on the injury front with skipper Luke Shuey out for at least four weeks and Shannon Hurn on track for a return.
NRL wants to clean up hip-drop confusion
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says he wants fans, coaches and players to have a better understanding of what is and isn't a hip-drop tackle.
Parish likes Bombers’ direction as he weighs up future
Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has a huge decision to make on his AFL future as rival clubs line up offers for the prolific ball-winner.
Man jailed for hunting girl in store with bow and arrow
Benjamin Jeremy Bourke has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after hunting a 15-year-old girl "like an animal" with a compound bow in a shop west of Brisbane.
Woman attacked with axe and choked, trial told
An attempted murder trial has heard testimony from a woman who said her ex-boyfriend hid in wait with a hatchet while she walked to her car.
Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘inevitable’: Wagner chief
The head of Russia's private Wagner militia says Kyiv is preparing a counter-offensive as China's Xi Jinping speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Xi, Zelenskiy hold ‘long and meaningful’ Ukraine call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have held a phone call for the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Air strikes echo in Sudan as US pushes for longer truce
Many foreign nationals remained trapped in Sudan as gunfire rings out in the capital Khartoum and the US and African nations work to extend a three-day truce.
NRL stars are hunting code swaps: Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has fired the latest shot in the code war, claiming NRL stars are knocking the door down seeking 'something different'.
Defence to expand northern footprint with $3.8b boost
The federal government will put $3.8 billion towards upgrades and refurbishments at defence force bases and barracks across northern Australia.