Surgery for champ Opetaia before defence
Jai Opetaia will undergo minor shoulder surgery before finalising details of his first boxing world title defence later this year.
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Right to ask about partner’s DV proposed
A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.
McDonald, Simpkin to lead Roos in AFL
Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin have been voted in as co-captains of North Melbourne after long-time skipper Jack Ziebell stood down from the role.
Taupau to join Broncos on one-year deal
Test prop Marty Taupau has toured the Brisbane Broncos' headquarters and is set to sign for the 2023 season and provide experience and clout up front.
Scorchers smash Strikers in BBL
The Scorchers' ruthless demolition job at Adelaide Oval leaves the out-of-sorts Strikers' finals prospects hanging by a thread..
Roar ALM sign Austrian midfielder Canadi
Austrian Marcel Canadi has arrived from Croatia's top division to give the Brisbane Roar attacking punch in the ALM competition.
Heat hold off David’s best, shoot to fifth
The Brisbane Heat are in control of their finals fate after their 12-run win against the Hurricanes, successfully defending 6-162 despite Tim David's best.
JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run
Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.
Cordingley suspect’s extradition delayed
A green light for the extradition of Toyah Cordingley's suspected killer from India to Australia has faced delays due to a the absence of a specialist judge.
Djokovic readies body for Dimitrov battle
Novak Djokovic's focus has been on recovering from a hamstring injury that threatens his Australian Open progress, ahead of a clash with Grigor Dimitrov.
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Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win
Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.
Energy cap takes sting out of price hikes
Treasury forecasts indicate wholesale electricity prices won't rise as high as earlier predicted after the government imposed a gas price cap.
Allies offer more weapons to Ukraine
The United States is urging Kyiv to hold off from mounting a spring offensive against Russian forces, as the war in Ukraine continues.
New Wallabies era hit by Beale suspension
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been suspended from rugby over alleged sexual assault just days after the team's new national coach Eddie Jones was appointed.
Voice debate turns to young Australians
Supporters and sceptics of the voice are turning to young Australians with a key coalition figure the latest to raise questions about the ambitious reform.
Giving a new life to old school shoes
An Australian initiative is recycling and reusing old school shoes to stop thousands from ending up in landfill.
Chris Hipkins to be next New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins, the only nominee for Labour's leader, says he is honoured and humbled as he prepares to become New Zealand's next prime minister.
Why EV prices are finally turning a corner
Electric vehicle prices are coming down in what experts say is a new phase for the technology that will put thousands more of the cars on Australian roads.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.
Rugby league pioneer Bremner retires
Sam Bremner has retired from rugby league, after a career that included two World Cup triumphs and a Dally M fullback of the year award.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Clarke, girlfriend fined over public fight
Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke and girlfriend Jade Yarbrough have been fined with public nuisance after their public fight in Noosa.
It’s a bumper summer for Qld tourism
Queensland tourism operators are enjoying a booming domestic holiday season, but international numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
Vine retains Tour lead after hectic stage
Stage four of the Tour Down Under has been won by French sprinter Bryan Coquard, while Australian Jay Vine retains his overall lead with one day left.
Sea World crash survivor’s health setback
A boy who survived a Gold Coast helicopter crash has suffered a major health setback days after his mother's funeral.
Crichton signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Dual premiership winner Stephen Crichton has signed to join Canterbury from Penrith on a four-year deal after the 2023 NRL season.
Keane on song as Western down Roar in ALW
Hannah Keane has led the way as Western United returned to winning ways with a 2-0 A-League Women victory over Brisbane Roar in Hobart.
De Minaur, Djokovic set up Open showdown
Alex de Minaur says he's ready to take it to Novak Djokovic after setting up a blockbuster fourth-round showdown with the nine-times Australian Open champion.
City down WSW to maintain ALW title chase
Melbourne City remain on the shoulder of Western United in the race for the A-League Women title, having ended Western Sydney's unbeaten run with a 1-0 win.
Coach Heal remains absent in WNBL
The absence of Shane and Shyla Heal, which has stretched into a second consecutive WNBL game, remains unexplained by the Sydney Flames.
Bullets shoot down Hawks in NBL
The NBL's cellar-dweller battle was fiery in the first half before Tyler Johnson got hot to help Brisbane gain the upper hand over the Hawks in Illawarra.