Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost
The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.
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Queensland duo pull off French Open sensations in Paris
Queenslanders Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have caused two of the biggest sensations of the French Open, defeating marquee players at Roland Garros.
Inglis to lead Australia in Pakistan with Marsh crocked
Josh Inglis, who made history as Australia's first English-born cricket captain since the 19th century, will again lead the team with Mitch Marsh injured.
Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again
James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.
‘Arbitrage’: Saints hope for another Max Hall in draft
St Kilda have high hopes for new recruit Campbell Lake, two years after they had major mid-season draft success by bringing in Max Hall.
Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve
A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.
‘Kidding ourselves’: Daley won’t cop Cleary Origin talk
Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.
Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes
International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Strikes on Iran's southern Hormozgan province represent a "gross violation" of a tenuous ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks, Tehran says.
Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call
A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.
Israel kills new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza attack
Israel says an air strike on Gaza's Maghazi camp was a targeted strike on armed terrorists, killing Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief.
Slater ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Origin rookie Walker
Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.
Heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
A spring heatwave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking "mind-bogglingly crazy" temperature records and triggering government warnings.
Banks on notice as Westpac fined for failing clients
Banking giant Westpac has been slugged with a $26 million penalty for failing to support customers in need, a decision an expert says sends a clear message.
Advocates blast ‘Groundhog Day’ employment changes
People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.
The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out
The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.
Liquid mercury ‘show and tell’ shuts outback town
Mercury vials taken from a town dump to school have shut key sites in an outback town as firefighting crews test the air and search for more contamination.
US kills one man in alleged drug boat strike in Pacific
The US has launched another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.
Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been predicted for the coming days in Australia's southeast, with wild weather possibly disrupting the State of Origin opener.
Guilty verdict decades after love triangle murder
After days of jury deliberations, a man has been found guilty of violently killing his romantic rival and throwing his body in a river.
Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi
The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state's firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot.
Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round
Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.
Business as usual as Giants star confronts his Demons
Whether the feeling is uncanny or one of nervousness, GWS star Clayton Oliver isn't letting anything show ahead of a reunion with former side Melbourne.
‘The crap they carry on with’: Gallen’s Origin rocket
Paul Gallen has lit the fuse for an explosive State of Origin series, declaring Queenslanders full of self-importance and saying he can't wait for a NSW win.
Labor MP’s primary residence ‘vacant block of land’
Labor MP Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton at the last election, has been referred to the electoral watchdog over integrity allegations.
Woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola
A 28-year-old Ugandan woman who sparked an Ebola scare in India after being put in quarantine has tested negative for the deadly virus.
Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp
Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast.
Destiny in Maroons’ hands as NSW eye historic whitewash
Queensland debutant fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati has made an inspiring rise from injury as the Maroons aim to deny NSW a historic State of Origin whitewash.
‘For us, by us’: Indigenous plea for truth-telling
An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government.
Larkham picks big guns for ACT Brumbies’ crunch match
Stephen Larkham has picked a full-strength side as the Brumbies' home finals hopes go on the line in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
He’s a special one: Dockers in awe of Murphy Reid
Murphy Reid is already a star just 18 months into his AFL journey, with his hot form playing a key role in Fremantle becoming premiership favourites.