Maroons power Meninga’s will to thrill
Harry Grant and Ben Hunt inflicted misery on NSW in State of Origin and will be gunning for a repeat performance with Australia at the Rugby League World Cup.
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Vacancy tax pitch for Qld housing crisis
The Queensland Greens hope the threat of tens of thousands of dollars in tax will encourage investors with vacant homes to return them to the rental market.
Religious leaders tackle Albanese Government on coal and gas
One hundred religious leaders from a range of faith communities have signed an open letter calling on the Albanese government to stop approving new coal and gas projects
Labor’s new plan to slash consultancy bill
The finance minister has outlined a new plan to cut back on consultancy fees while the treasurer has promised to leave controversial stage three tax cuts alone.
Aussie cycling sprint men take world gold
The Australian men's sprint trio of Leigh Hoffman, Matthew Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have raced to gold at the world track cycling championships.
Big AFL names gone at rebuilding Hawks
Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell were prominent departures from Hawthorn at end of the AFL trade period, highlighting the club's determination to rebuild.
Little consultation over NT clinic closure
A Northern Territory inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting has been told consultation on a move to withdraw health staff from the town was inadequate.
Ex-minister to front Lehrmann’s rape trial
Former defence industry minister Linda Reynolds will give evidence at the criminal trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Swans hope Francis can emulate Richards
Sydney recruiter Kinnear Beatson says they will be rapt if Aaron Francis can follow in Ted Richards' footsteps with his move from Essendon to the Swans.
Manufacturers turn ideas into jobs: report
A bed that watches vital signs and 3D-printed racing bikes are among the projects helped over the line by an industry-led advanced manufacturing centre.
Life with no parole for NT triple murderer
Ben Hoffmann will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering three people and killing another during a drug-fuelled shooting rampage across Darwin.
Australia’s anger at Bali bombings event
A senior Australian minister has expressed distress and disappointment after vision of the Bali bombings was played at a commemorative event in Indonesia.
Bulldogs big players in AFL trade finish
The Western Bulldogs have been heavily involved on AFL trade deadline day, gaining Rory Lobb while trading out Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache.
Promotor eyes Gabba heavyweight showdown
Matchroom Sports chairman Eddie Hearn aims to make the boxing title fight on Saturday the first of many in Australia, with a much bigger venue in his sights.
O’Meara Dockers move opened Lobb exit door
Fremantle were adamant they would not let Rory Lobb move to the Western Bulldogs during the AFL trade period, but then Jaeger O'Meara became available.
Russian missiles target Ukraine cities
A UN General Assembly resolution has called Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory "illegal" as Russian missiles pounded more than 40 urban centres.
Two more charged over Brisbane shooting
A man and a woman are the third and fourth people charged with the murder of a man who was shot dead last week in southwest Brisbane.
Ironmen inspiring a Cooly Gold boilover
Matt Bevilacqua has found inspiration in the methods of Hawaiian Ironman champions as he attempts to end Ali Day's Coolangatta Gold reign.
Bruce Lehrmann trial way ahead of schedule
Brittany Higgins is expected to return to court for continued cross-examination this week in the trial of her accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann.
Tiley stays out of Djokovic Open visa saga
Having been burned this year, Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says the visa status of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic is a matter for the federal government.
World Cup to challenge league’s status quo
The delayed Rugby League World Cup begins with the international game at a significant crossroads, and multiple challengers emerging to Australia's dominance.
NT nurses stoned after cops forgot them
An NT inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death has heard a nurse used by police to deceive community members was later pelted with rocks and injured.
No copying Panthers at Bulldogs: Ciraldo
New Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo will resist the urge to "copy and paste" Penrith's system in his first pre-season since leaving the reigning NRL premiers.
World Cup to count towards Milne’s NRL ban
South Sydney winger Taane Milne has been granted approval to have the World Cup count towards his six-game NRL ban, clearing him to return far earlier in 2023.
Watchdog seeks Vic election spending cap
In the shadow of the state election, Victoria's integrity watchdog has called for campaign spending to be capped as part of proposed reforms.
Flood alerts failed Brisbane residents
The report on the preparations for and response to the southeast Queensland floods has found the emergency alert system failed to warn some Brisbane residents.
High Court clears way for BHP class action
The High Court is allowing a class action against BHP over its Brazilian dam collapse by more than 29,000 claimants, despite them not all being Australian.
Ruby Princess companies reject COVID blame
Ruby Princess's operators were well aware a cruise was in jeopardy of a COVID-19 outbreak before it set sail and 28 people died, a class action trial has heard.
Neutral cash rate ‘guide’ for Reserve Bank
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and the central bank will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Another resignation at north Qld hospital
Another staff member has resigned at the Mackay Hospital and Health Service after a report into the facility's failures.
Mulitalo feels like ‘fake Ronaldo’ at RLWC
Ronaldo Mulitalo has joked with the English press about his famous Christian name ahead of New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup clash with Lebanon.