Man jailed for ‘maliciously’ striking police with car
Queensland man Connor Pierce Hennedy Harris struck a police officer with a car door before running down another while fleeing a Brisbane service station.
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Ex-boxing champion Hooper to stand trial for robbery
Former boxing champion Damien Duncan Hooper will stand trial in Brisbane District Court after being accused of a violent robbery.
Kruse completes Roar ALM return, Tates re-signs for WSW
Robbie Kruse is set for one last stint in the A-League Men after sealing a deal with the Brisbane Roar, while Tate Russell has re-signed for Western Sydney.
Sheens tells Brooks to embrace the ’05 vibe
Tim Sheens wants to take Wests Tigers back to the future with an unorthodox style of play, one his halves pairing says will shock a few NRL rivals.
Justis Huni joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable
Justis Huni is a star of Australian boxing but it is the global reach of the Matchroom empire that led him to sign a two-year deal with promoter Eddie Hearn.
Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts
While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.
Valentino Rossi excited ahead of Bathurst 12 Hour
Italy's seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will trade two wheels for four in the Bathurst 12 Hour race at Mount Panorama.
Cowboys prop to build on 2022 breakout season
The pain of a preliminary final loss has North Queensland prop Reuben Cotter hungry for more in 2023, as the prop looks to string together a full NRL season.
Bid to cut rising insurance costs in disaster-hit areas
Insurers have met the federal government to come up with a plan to help households with rising premiums and better prepare communities for natural disasters.
Storm hooker Harry Grant set to evolve his game
Melbourne's Harry Grant will be the undisputed number one hooker at the NRL club for the first time in his career, and has been backed to embrace the challenge.
Building resilient kids could start with a bubble
A new toolkit developed by trauma and pediatric experts will help parents manage emotional harm and build resilience in their children after natural disasters.
Glory’s Taggart a chance to return against Jets
Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart has a glint in his eye and is pushing to return for Saturday night's match against Newcastle at Macedonia Park.
Hopes music body could take fans from Beyoncé to Briggs
Music Australia should be able to work out how to get Spotify and Apple Music to feature more Australian tunes, the national arts funding body chief says.
Tanah Boyd in Titans’ seven heaven thanks to Foran
Gold Coast playmaker Tanah Boyd has revealed why he is ready to put his stamp on the halfback role for the NRL club in 2023.
Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
Michael Neser's batting under pressure has sealed an upset four-wicket win for the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers to qualify for the BBL final.
Powell-Pepper signs on at Port until 2025
Sam Powell-Pepper's excellent AFL campaign last season has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension at Port Adelaide.
Aussie NBA product Landale critical of NBL pride snub
Australian NBA player Jock Landale has launched a strong criticism of the Cairns Taipans' refusal not to wear the NBL's inaugural pride jersey.
Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world’s best
Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.
Breakers surge to second with comeback NBL win at Hawks
One more win for the New Zealand Breakers will cement a top-two NBL finish following a comeback 91-81 win over Illawarra on the road.
EU offers Kyiv military, financial, political support
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
Playing days over, Dan Christian eyes coaching career
Now that the curtain has come down on his playing career, T20 specialist Dan Christian is keen to make a name for himself as a coach.
Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama
Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.
Warner fears for future of Test cricket
In the twilight of his own Test career, David Warner is urging the next generation of cricketers to make a priority of pursuing the baggy green.
Bonza takes to the sky with first Australian flight
Australia's new low-cost airline is officially airborne, with the first flight taking off from its base on the Sunshine Coast.
Parents face manslaughter charge over child’s death
A man and woman have each been charged with manslaughter following the death of their child more than six months ago.
Paid domestic violence leave set to start
Full-time, part-time and casual workers will be entitled to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave at their full-pay rate under new laws to start within days.
Nuclear submarine plan motors on as US repairs docks
Australia is charging ahead with plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines despite concerns about repair docks being taken offline in the United States.
ClubsNSW boss sacked over ‘offensive’ Catholic jibe
The head of the powerful NSW clubs industry body has been sacked after linking Premier Dominic Perrottet's Catholic faith to gaming policy.
Matterson denied bid to convert NRL ban into fine
Ryan Matterson's bid to turn his three-match ban into a $4000 fine has been denied by the NRL, after he initially opted to take the on-field sanction.
Indigenous voice has migrant community backing: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims that ethnic groups are gearing up to campaign against a narrowly focused Indigenous voice.
Family mourns gentle woman, as son charged with murder
A murder charge has been laid in court against Slade Murdok, 30, after he was accused of abducting his mother Wendy Sleeman from her Gold Coast home last week.