NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
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Heartbreak for Aussie Volkanovski in UFC title fight
Wollongong's Alexander Volkanovski has failed in his bid to make UFC history, losing to champion Islam Makhachev in their lightweight title fight in Perth.
Murder probe after body found in Qld back yard
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found in a backyard of a Queensland home.
Wanderers secure important ALW win over Phoenix
For the first time in their history, Western Sydney have an ALW win over Wellington after they downed the New Zealand-based team 1-0 in a crucial fixture.
Farmers, truckies, councils want $5.5b rural road fix
A new alliance of farmers, livestock carriers and local councils are calling on the federal government to provide $5.5 billion in emergency funding for roads.
Vics ease to Shield win in Sutherland captaincy debut
Victoria have made light of a host of absentees to earn a thumping 164-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland in Will Sutherland's first start as skipper.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure
The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.
Quake toll tops 28,000, Turkey moves against builders
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 28,000, but the United Nations warns the number may double.
Aussies claim nearly $100m in flood, cyclone aftermath
The Commonwealth is reviewing whether disaster funding arrangements are fit for purpose with nearly 70 per cent of Australians in disaster-hit zones.
Star hit by casino slump, flags up to $1.6b writedown
Shares of casino operator Star Entertainment have slumped after it flagged an impairment charge of up to $1.6 billion.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
Super Bowl surface slammed, Aussie pair denied history
Kansas City have pipped Philadelphia 38-35 in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs' comeback denying Australian pair Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs a historic victory.
Emerging Waratahs star Tuipulotu commits to Australia
Rugby Australia will be breathing easier after emerging star Mosese Tuipulotu pledged his allegiance to Australia following his brother's defection to Scotland.
Boland to keep pressure on Australia selectors
Australia quick Scott Boland has hopes of retaining his spot for the second Test in India but is aware Mitchell Starc or Josh Hazlewood could take his place.
Employing clients can fix disability care, hearing told
A hearing of the Disability Royal Commission has been told of the unseen and often insidious ways workforce pressures can affect care delivery.
Inland Rail review identifies ‘significant concerns’
An independent review of the Inland Rail project to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will expose "significant concerns" with the project.
Victim of alleged taxi rank robbery dies in hospital
A group of teenagers are expected to have charges of grievous bodily harm upgraded following the death of a 75-year-old man after an alleged assault last week.
Woman accused of ‘drug courier’ role in fake $1.1m deal
A Sydney woman has gone on trial accused of acting as the driver in multiple attempts to exchange 350 kilograms of drugs for cash at various Brisbane locations.
McIntosh says system key as Tigers eye improvement
Richmond wingman Kamdyn McIntosh says they aim to build more consistency in how they play this season after returning to the AFL top eight last September.
Men jailed over bashing of suspected teen rivals
Two teens were bashed unconscious at separate parties within 30 minutes by a group who suspected they were members of a rival Brisbane gang, a court has heard.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
New Russian offensive under way in Ukraine, says NATO
Russia's long-awaited offensive has begun in eastern Ukraine, NATO's chief says, as alliance members prepare to meet to discuss further military aid for Kyiv.
Turkey quake rescuers work through night as hopes fade
A boy and a man have been pulled from the rubble almost 200 hours after the devastating quake in Turkey, but hopes are fading about finding many more survivors.
Australia not taking Bangladesh lightly
Head coach Shelley Nitschke said the defending champions are wary of the threat their next opponents pose at the T20 World Cup.
Lightning adds to threat as Queensland blazes rage
Residents in Queensland's Western Downs are bracing for the impact of multiple bushfires, with a number of buildings already destroyed.
Charlie Teo ‘God’ to patient who died after surgery
A man has told a disciplinary hearing into Charlie Teo that his wife never recovered after the star neurosurgeon operated on her brain tumour.
Young leaders at the front line of ending youth suicide
Peer support mental health service Youth Insearch is campaigning to end youth suicide, remembering the 402 young Australians who took their own lives in 2021.
‘Depleted’ Ukraine needs more ammunition, says NATO
Ukraine is burning through ammunition faster than the West can produce it, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned.
Gardner hits jackpot at inaugural WPL auction
Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has landed a big payday as one of 14 Aussies picked up at the inaugural player auction for the Indian WPL T20 league.
Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ
Thousands of New Zealanders have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding as Cyclone Gabrielle brings bumper rainfall across North Island.