ClubsNSW boss sacked over ‘offensive’ Catholic jibe
The head of the powerful NSW clubs industry body has been sacked after linking Premier Dominic Perrottet's Catholic faith to gaming policy.
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Matterson denied bid to convert NRL ban into fine
Ryan Matterson's bid to turn his three-match ban into a $4000 fine has been denied by the NRL, after he initially opted to take the on-field sanction.
Indigenous voice has migrant community backing: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims that ethnic groups are gearing up to campaign against a narrowly focused Indigenous voice.
Family mourns gentle woman, as son charged with murder
A murder charge has been laid in court against Slade Murdok, 30, after he was accused of abducting his mother Wendy Sleeman from her Gold Coast home last week.
MacGill denies intimidating, swearing at mate’s ex
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has told a Sydney court he was worried for his friend's mental health on the day he's accused of abusing their ex-fiance.
Global growth outlook slightly healthier, says IMF
The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.
Reds bolster pack with Fijian recruit Peni Ravai
The Queensland Reds have signed versatile Fijian Peni Ravai to bolster a pack missing injured prop Taniela Tupou for the new Super Rugby Pacific season.
Fireworks deliver long-term hit for wildlife: study
Fireworks can cause breeding and other long-term problems for wildlife and it's time to move to lower-impact spectacles, a new study says.
Shoppers urged to swoop on glut of premature pineapples
Pineapple farmers are struggling to keep up with a prematurely ripened crop and fear millions of tonnes of Australian fruit will be left to rot in fields.
Eddie Jones targets a golden era for the Wallabies
Eddie Jones says he is just a small cog in the Wallabies machine as they bid to claim the Rugby World Cup and knock New Zealand off their perch.
Sixers to recall Daniel Hughes for do-or-die BBL clash
Daniel Hughes is set to return to the Sydney Sixers' XI for Thursday's 'Challenger Final', which will be his first BBL game since early January.
Bail denied for NRL star David Fifita’s father
NRL player David Fifita's father has been refused bail after a string of alleged offences including entering an elderly man's residence while he slept.
Horn backs ‘full on’ Liam Wilson for boxing boilover
Jeff Horn has felt the full force of Liam Wilson's power and believes he's well positioned to produce his own underdog world title story in Phoenix.
NRL denies rejecting league pregnancy and leave policy
The NRL has issued a statement saying it has been working on a NRLW pregnancy policy since last October, denying reports it had rejected a proposal by the RLPA.
Book argues VFL/AFL start date should move back to 1870
Former AFL commissioner and Geelong chief executive Colin Carter has written a book about the origins of the league in the late 1800s.
Taupau a Bronco after ‘really crazy 24 to 48 hours’
New Brisbane recruit Marty Taupau has gone from the uncertainty of unemployment to a Broncos deal on the back of hard work after nearly becoming an Eel.
WPL will lift India to Australia’s standard: Harris
The advent of the Women's Premier League could help India challenge Australia for the mantle of world's best women's cricket side.
Turbo ready for NRL return as Seibold dismisses critics
Anthony Seibold has hit back at detractors of Manly star Tom Trbojevic as he returned from a physical rehabilitation programme in the US.
Kings forward Cooks won’t get hopes up for MVP award
Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks got his hopes up ahead of the NBL's awards night last season but won't be making the same mistake this time around.
Miller’s Knights move sets Ponga switch in motion
Cronulla's Lachlan Miller has agreed to move to Newcastle on a three-year contract, clearing the way for Kalyn Ponga to get a crack at playing five-eighth.
Mariners sign ex-Western United striker Wenzel-Halls
The Central Coast Mariners have signed striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls through to the end of the 2024/25 season.
Dutton to meet with Indigenous voice group
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accepted an invitation to meet with the working group behind the push to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Culture policy overhauls Australia Council
The government has unveiled its new cultural policy to revive the arts sector after the pandemic and spotlight Indigenous artists and artwork.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Sea World crash survivor fighting on
A boy who survived a Gold Coast helicopter crash remains in a critical but stable condition as he recovers in hospital.
Prosecution referral over death in custody
A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable, called for bail law reform and found corrections had failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.
Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award
The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
More rain for Auckland as flooding remains
Four people have lost their lives in the flash floods that have hit Auckland over the past three days, along with millions of dollars of damage.
Port’s Lycett ready to carry AFL ruck load
Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett says he's again ready to carry the ruck load after playing just four AFL games last season because of a shoulder reconstruction.
Djokovic has sights on Court’s slam record
Novak Djokovic isn't ruling out beating Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles crowns after winning No.22 with a 10th Australian Open.