New laws prep Queensland for coercive control offence
The Queensland government is preparing to introduce a standalone coercive control criminal offence as updated domestic and family violence laws pass parliament.
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Ex-NRL judiciary chair Paul Conlon is new NSWRL boss
Paul Conlon has been appointed as the new NSW Rugby League chairman, days after Sydney Roosters chief executive Joe Kelly also joined the board.
Group ‘wanted to fight’ man before fatal stabbing
A nine-strong group travelled to an apartment to fight Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy before a fatal Australia Day stabbing of 18-year-old, a court has heard.
Matildas beat Jamaica to win Cup of Nations
The Matildas have claimed the first silverware of the Tony Gustavsson-era with a 3-0 Cup of Nations win over Jamaica.
Dragons prop Francis Molo pleads guilty to intimidation
The NRL has opted against standing down St George Illawarra prop Francis Molo after he pleaded guilty to a domestic-related intimidation charge.
Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
Lanning: Calm Australia ready for India T20 examination
Meg Lanning expects the cool heads of her experienced champion team will come to the fore again against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Six-times GF winner Cronk says attitude is key for Eels
He's won more grand finals than any player in almost half a century and Cooper Cronk says attitude will be the key to 2022 runners-up Parramatta bouncing back.
Morrison ‘looking for problems’ to justify welfare cuts
An ex-deputy secretary says former prime minister Scott Morrison showed little empathy for people on welfare and looked for problems to justify budget cuts.
Disadvantaged students ‘set up to fail’ without support
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson warns university students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be doomed to fail without more targeted support.
On war anniversary eve, Putin talks of boosting nukes
Vladimir Putin says that for the first time, Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles - a weapon able to carry nuclear warheads - will be deployed this year.
‘No mandate’ for changes to superannuation tax breaks
The federal opposition will not support changes to superannuation tax breaks flagged by the treasurer as he looks for opportunities to repair the budget.
Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation
The "yes" campaign backing the Indigenous voice to parliament has received $5 million in philanthropic funding ahead of the referendum later this year.
Qantas turns profitable again amid travel rebound
Qantas has reported a first-half underlying pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion - turning around last year's loss - as strong demand helped offset high fuel costs.
Leader warns of risks in early release of voice model
Co-chair of the Uluru Dialogue says the referendum is a vote on the principle of the voice to parliament, with finer details to be worked out by parliament.
Tszyu lifts Bronco Paix as both have big fight on hands
Tim Tszyu toured Brisbane's training facility on Wednesday where hooker Cory Paix was knuckling down to win the fight for a starting spot.
Wounded Roosters star Manu hopeful for round one
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has spoken of suffering his second facial fracture, but remains hopeful of playing in round one of the NRL.
Olli Hoare switches focus back to the track
Commonwealth 1500m champion Olli Hoare will take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Matt Centrowitz in the John Landy Mile in Melbourne.
Australia face India in ‘huge’ T20 World Cup semi-final
Defending champions Australia, bolstered by the likely return of vice-captain Alyssa Healy, are set to face India in a T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands.
Reds battle injury issues for Super Rugby opener
James O'Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu have joined the Queensland Reds' list of injury concerns ahead of the side's Super Rugby Pacific opener in Townsville.
Labor commits $103m to amp up downbeat NSW music scene
Labor is promising a NSW music office to fix the vibe in the muted music scene, after a decade of venue closures left the industry in the doldrums.
Skipper Pierson leads Queensland fightback against NSW
Queensland remain in sight of NSW thanks to a perfectly timed return to batting form from captain Jimmy Peirson.
Prescribing trials expand as health pressure bites
Patient safety and pain relief is in the spotlight as more states allow pharmacists to prescribe medication, with doctors and pharmacists bitterly divided.
Health bodies praise proposed Qld drug diversion change
Queensland health organisations have welcomed the expansion of a drug diversion program as a positive step towards a health-based approach to drug use.
Give us time to grow: DCE on Manly’s new halves combo
Daly Cherry-Evans has made clear that his new Manly halves combination with Josh Schuster will be a work in progress early in the NRL season.
Welch to lead Storm with Munster among vice-captains
Highly-rated prop Christian Welch has become the first solo captain at the Melbourne Storm since Cameron Smith, with Cameron Munster among three deputies.
Tszyu unfazed by Harrison taunt, slams Zerafa
Tim Tszyu will put a world title shot on the line to fight American Tony Harrison and has responded to Michael Zerafa's recent call to fight him.
Warning on espionage interference raises red flags
Australia's national security chief has faced pressure to stop operations to avoid upsetting foreign regimes, which the treasurer says is concerning.
Merrett’s lessons from season out of leadership group
Losing his place in the leadership group three years ago meant some invaluable lessons for new Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Mottram to coach the On Athletics Club Oceania squad
Teen middle-distance star Claudia Hollingsworth is among the five inaugural members of the On Athletics Club Oceania squad coached by Craig Mottram.
Woolworths registers profit jump but warns of slow down
CEO Brad Banducci attributes improved Woolworths profit gains to strong seasonal trading and lower COVID-related costs.