Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong
Australian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.
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‘Why risk racial harmony?’: Key Lib queries voice vote
Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has suggested the government should reconsider the timing of a referendum on a voice to parliament.
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara
Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola.
Safety probe after truck driver dies in train crash
V/Line services were replaced by coaches for several hours after a truck driver died in a crash involving a train in Geelong.
Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
Latrell ready to respond after Demetriou tongue-lashing
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Jason Demetriou's spray has got him ready to rip in against Canterbury on Good Friday.
Lazarus gives Broncos’ new offload king Haas big tick
Brisbane great Glenn Lazarus, a childhood hero of Payne Haas, says the in-form prop is leading the Broncos towards a title by adding a key string to his bow.
Australian GP admits security lapses after fan invasion
Australian Grand Prix officials have admitted to safety and security failures after fans invaded the track at Albert Park during the race.
New houses drive uptick in dwelling approvals
Sign-off on private sector dwellings has lifted modestly and home prices appear to have found a floor - at least for the moment.
Pregnant woman and husband die in light plane crash
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators are travelling to the site where a light plane crashed, killing two people in north Queensland.
Ukraine mocks Russia’s claim to have captured Bakhmut
A Ukrainian spokesman says Russia has raised a victory flag not over a building in Bakhmut, but over "some kind of toilet".
Barriers for swim safety lessons in remote Qld schools
Close to 99 per cent of Queensland state schools offer a swim safety program, but those who don't face "ongoing and persistent barriers", a new report says.
Big Bash gets massive boost in bid to lure best talent
The Big Bash League's salary cap will increase to $3 million as part of cricket's new pay deal, while women's salaries will also sky rocket under the agreement.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Roosters’ backline dilemma won’t faze Storm
The Roosters are deliberating whether to play Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii or Joey Manu at fullback against Melbourne, who won't be bogged down by the selection drama.
Disturbing scale of child abuse delivers ‘wake-up call’
One in three Australian children suffer physical abuse while one in four suffer sexual abuse, according to a new nationwide study.
Aussie amateur Harrison Crowe embraces the Masters buzz
Australian amateur golf star Harrison Crowe believes the best way to handle the Masters hype and hysteria is to embrace it during his Augusta National debut.
Albanese makes budget promise ahead of rates decision
Australian borrowers are bracing for another possible interest rate hike, as the government seeks to ensure the upcoming budget does not push up inflation.
Star Sydney boss quits less than a year into role
The boss of Sydney's Star casino, Scott Wharton, will depart at the end of April for a lucrative new position as CEO of Smartgroup Corporation.
Australia to get an electric vehicle drive-in theatre
Australia's first electric vehicle-only drive-in movie theatre is set to launch in Sydney, weeks after the country set a record for battery-powered car sales.
Dragons still have top four in sight after early horror
Prop Blake Lawrie has claimed St George Illawarra have shown their minimum standard in their win over the Dolphins, confident his side is still a top-four team.
NSW winery accused of stealing water during drought
NSW authorities have charged a border-region winery after it allegedly stole 161 Olympic pools worth of irrigation water via an illegal pipeline.
Bulldogs back on track, eyeing Tiger test
Defender Liam Jones is confident the Western Bulldogs can build on their gritty win over Brisbane as they prepare for a tough encounter with Richmond.
NRL dismisses suggestions of hip-drop crackdown
The NRL's policing of the hip-drop tackle has been criticised as overly zealous, but the league insists it did not plan to crack down on the shot in round five.
King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
Josh Reynolds gets tick of approval from coach Ciraldo
Josh Reynolds is set for more first grade after impressing Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo on his return to the Bulldogs.
Indigenous advisor quits after Qld police shooting
Professor Gracelyn Smallwood has resigned from a Queensland police advisory group in protest after a young Aboriginal man was shot and killed by officers.
Two men charged with torturing woman in Gold Coast unit
Two men have been charged with torturing a woman using a knife and a hammer at a unit in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Hastings, Gamble fine with life in halves limbo
Tyson Gamble and Jackson Hastings are unsure how long their Newcastle halves combination will last but say the team must find ways to win without Kalyn Ponga.
Jury finds Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski crash
A jury has dismissed the complaint of a retired optometrist who sued Gwyneth Paltrow over injuries he sustained when they crashed into each other while skiing.