Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.
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Broncos lock in star Carrigan until end of 2028
Brisbane have secured a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years unitl the end of the 2028 NRL season.
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Qld sentencing data could make case for raising the age
Less than 10 per cent of young offenders in Queensland are under 14, a report says, as states weigh increasing the criminal age of responsibility.
Wests Tigers’ Brooks happy as contract talk looms
Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.
Navy rescues passengers from stranded luxury yacht
Six passengers from a luxury yacht on its way from Darwin to Townsville have been rescued after becoming stranded in the sea near Indonesia.
Swim great Cate Campbell to return at low-key meet
Australian great Cate Campbell says she's "unreasonably nervous" about making her comeback to competitive swimming at a low-key meet in Brisbane this weekend.
Former mayor has gone from ‘rooster to feather duster’
Former Logan City Council mayor Luke Smith is set to face sentencing after pleading guilty to charges including misconduct in public office.
Man charged after woman’s body discovered in yard
A man has been charged with murder after police and emergency services were called to a "confronting" disturbance where a woman aged in her 50s was found dead.
From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home
Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.
Injury denies Durant Phoenix welcome, Daniels shines
Dyson Daniels has played his part in New Orleans' impressive win over Dallas, while a late injury denied Kevin Durant a home-court debut for new outfit Phoenix.
Ciraldo, Fitzgibbon back 11-day concussion stand down
Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.
Annual million-dollar prize for AFL’s champion club
The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.
‘Bizarre’ debt notices flagged by Centrelink employees
Two former Centrelink employees have told a royal commission their concerns with the way robodebt was operating were repeatedly dismissed.
Payten unveils Cowboys plot to thwart ‘Reece lightning’
North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.
Scott asked whether he should stay at Cats after 2021
Two-time Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott says it would not have taken much to nudge him out after their 2021 preliminary final loss.
Cleary hurt as Panthers bounce back against Rabbitohs
Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.
Townsville beat Perth to take 1-0 lead in WNBL semis
Townsville Fire have taken a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three WNBL semi-final series and recorded a 13th straight victory with a 81-68 home win over Perth Lynx.
Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police
Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.
How Singleton and Beetson got it right on Dolphins
Rugby league benefactor John Singleton reflects on a prescient 2010 prediction shared with Arthur Beetson about a potential Redcliffe NRL team.
Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
Anthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.
Air evacuations from remote town ahead of record flood
Evacuations are underway in a remote town with people stranded across northwest Queensland as some rivers approach record flood levels.
‘So sad, too bad’ response to robodebt impacts
The royal commission into robodebt has heard from a former Centrelink social worker whose concerns about the impacts of the scheme were repeatedly dismissed.
More flying coffees forecast as Google tests drone tech
Delivery drones will be able to pick up coffee or takeaway meals without human help in the next phase of Google's Australian technology trial.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly hypersonic missiles
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Montgomery returns to arrest Mariners’ form slump
Manager Nick Montgomery is back on deck as the Central Coast Mariners head to Mudgee to take on Macarthur Bulls in the A-League Men.
Research shows rise in nicotine use during early COVID
Australia's nicotine consumption increased by 30 per cent in the early stages of the pandemic due to high stress and restrictions, researchers suggest.
Kingsley tips GWS captaincy to bring out best in Greene
GWS have long valued Toby Greene's leadership despite the explosive forward's turbulent on-field history and frequent run-ins with the AFL match review officer.
Man arrested after stabbing death, assault and manhunt
Seven hours after a death and serious assault in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir sparked a major manhunt, a 32-year-old man has been arrested.
Gilbert reveals moments that will define Dolphins
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich has failed to finish training after hurting his elbow, while round one star Felise Kaufusi also missed their latest session.
Budget ‘black hole’ barbs as NSW leaders face off
Budget black hole barbs were traded as the NSW premier and his Labor opponent took part in the first televised debate of the election campaign.
Tigers’ Klemmer primed to take on Knights
David Klemmer had an eventful end to his time at Newcastle and the new Wests Tigers prop will be playing with a point to prove.