‘Negligent’ ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine
Star's former chief executive faces a $1.3 million fine after failing to tell the casino's board of criminal risks associated with lucrative overseas junkets.
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Coventry offers hope to cut sports at Brisbane Games
IOC president Kirsty Coventry has delivered a special message to leaders of sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program.
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin
Kalyn Ponga won't be suspended for the shoulder charge on Tolu Koula that led to fullback being sent off and ultimately cost Queensland the Origin opener.
New talent outweighs old habits in Blues triumph
NSW's debutants Ethan Strange, Casey McLean and Blayke Brailey have all starred in a comeback win for the ages that clinched the State of Origin series opener.
Walker lives up to Langer hype in debut heartbreaker
Queensland have lost the State of Origin series opener in controversial circumstances, but discovered a star in debutant No.7 Sam Walker.
Cleary, Tedesco fire NSW to classic Origin comeback win
Superstars Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco and rookie Ethan Strange have piloted NSW to a thrilling, series-opening 22-20 State of Origin win over Queensland.
Uganda closes border with DR Congo to curb Ebola spread
Ugandan authorities have ordered the closure of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola.
A piece of home: Birrell up in lights in City of Lights
She loves the Gold Coast, but Kim Birrell feels nearly as at home in Paris where her French 'second family' have been cheering her remarkable breakthrough.
Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga’s pain at Maroons’ collapse
Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.
Treasury chief defends Labor’s beleaguered budget
Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.
US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal
US forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iranian military facility after downing several attack drones, according to American officials.
Brave Kokkinakis bid ended by yet another cruel injury
Thanasi Kokkinakis's brave bid to resurrect his injury-plagued career has suffered another cruel blow as he pulled out of his French Open second-round clash.
More Australian firms are panicking and paying ransoms
Australian companies are among the most likely to pay online criminals to retrieve stolen data even though they have to disclose their payments.
There’ll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley
Mitch Moses missed the State of Origin series opener through injury but there'll be a spot for him on the NSW teamsheet for game two, says coach Laurie Daley.
Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own
Queensland must become the first team to come from 1-0 down in consecutive series to retain the State of Origin shield, but it is history that will drive them.
IOC say sports cut from Brisbane 2032 could return
Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics could be restored at future Games but IOC chief warns costs must be managed.
‘Horrendous’: murder charge after fatal, random rampage
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a 78-year-old pedestrian to death during a violent rampage that injured two others.
‘Have to pay’: Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans for more strikes on Russia as he urged US President Donald Trump to help his nation with air defence systems.
‘Not a long-term No.7’: Gould’s call on Bulldogs star
Phil Gould says the Bulldogs don't see Lachlan Galvin as their long-term halfback, although Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo doesn't share his view.
It’s subjective whether I’ve ‘owned’ Origin: Cleary
Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary comes into State of Origin camp on the back of a loss in last year's game-three decider, his third as NSW halfback.
Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales
The soaring price of petrol is sending more Australian drivers to electric cars and the trend could change the worldwide automotive market.
Sit back and enjoy: Harley Reid finally gets his moment
Most of the fans will be there cheering on Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury, but West Coast star Harley Reid will be doing his utmost to spoil the party.
Teen allegedly made to-do list before hijacking attempt
Fresh details of a teen's alleged attempt to hijack a plane have emerged a day after prosecutors pushed to have the case heard in a higher court.
‘Last piece of him’: Bondi widow hails return of camera
The widow of Bondi massacre victim Peter Meagher says the recovery of her husband's camera equipment, allegedly stolen after the shootings, is "miraculous".
Maroons wrap arms around brave Arrow ahead of Origin
Queensland will honour and support Jai Arrow in this year's State of Origin series by inviting him into camp ahead of the opening clash in Sydney.
Hanson lashes gas tax ‘vandalism’, reveals energy plan
Australia should look to Norway to shore up sovereign wealth through gas, One Nation says, as the coalition urges the resources industry to "fight like hell".
Coral protest takes aim at needless reef harvesting
Chipping off healthy Great Barrier Reef corals to sell to private aquariums no longer passes the pub test, according to a green group opposed to the practice.
Metcalf faces competition to return to Warriors side
With the Warriors chasing a contract extension for halfback Te Maire Martin, Dragons-bound Luke Metcalf's playing role at the Warriors is unclear.
‘He can have it’: Beale happy to let Slips keep record
Force veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into outright third on the all-time Super Rugby games list, but it's a finals berth he craves the most.
Dockers cop Serong blow as new club record looms
Star Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has joined Hayden Young on the sidelines, but the Dockers will still be favourites against St Kilda.
Murphy completes rare sprint double in Darwin
Australian sprinter Aidan Murphy has done the rare 200m-400m double at the Oceania championships in Darwin.