PM backs NBL’s Indigenous player rule
The NBL's Indigenous player rule has drawn praise from the prime minister, who says they're leading the way in promoting First Nations within their sport.
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Simmons injured as Durant stars for Nets
Ben Simmons has left the game in the first quarter but Brooklyn star Kevin Durant carried his NBA side to a win over Orlando that improved the Nets to 11-11.
Mixed Australian Open a winner for Webb
Australia's most successful golfer Karrie Webb hopes the mixed gender format for this week's Australian Open in Melbourne becomes a permanent feature.
First loss in a week for Australian stocks
The local share market has finished down 0.4 per cent, with commodity producers falling as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns.
Life monitoring for some Qld sex offenders
Recidivist child sex offenders will be subject to monitoring and reporting for the rest of their lives under new laws in Queensland.
Hospital delivers babies closure blow
One of the largest hospitals in a regional Victorian city has announced it is likely to close its maternity service in March.
Swans play AFL draft antagonist for rivals
Sydney did not draft a player until pick No.20 of the AFL draft but managed to impact GWS, Adelaide and Hawthorn with some shrewd bidding and trading.
Tax reforms flagged for housing crisis fix
Labor should have another look at contentious housing-linked reforms it unsuccessfully took to the 2019 election, independent MP Andrew Wilkie says.
NRL focus for Leapai despite boxing blood
Alex Leapai Jnr has boxing in his blood, and the sport at his feet, but says he wants to pursue a career in the NRL instead.
Qld grants second Eyre Basin gas permit
The Queensland government has given another company a permit to look for gas in the remote Lake Eyre Basin while it draws up plans to protect the region.
China rails against zero-COVID policy
Anti-lockdown protests in China have flared up, with hundreds gathering in Shanghai and Beijing calling for an end to the hardline zero-COVID policy.
Manly draw back from 2023 pride jersey vow
Manly have backed down on their commitment to a 2023 pride jersey, handing responsibility for such an initiative over to the NRL.
Cam Smith eyes rare Aussie golf double
Cameron Smith says the Australian Open has been on his radar for a long time as he looks to go back-to-back after winning last week's PGA Championship title.
Seibold ushers in new era at Manly
Manly have left performance triggers out of the contract for new head coach Anthony Seibold, avoiding a repeat of the dispute with former coach Des Hasler.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
Qld Labor govt backs Indigenous voice
The Queensland government has declared its support for a proposed Indigenous voice to federal parliament, but the opposition has questioned its timing.
No cowards in Australian team: Cummins
Pat Cummins has admitted disappointment over the Justin Langer saga overshadowing the Test summer, saying he would never air private conversations in public.
COVID fines worth millions are withdrawn
Fines worth millions of dollars issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.
Ashcroft comfortable as AFL’s second pick
Brisbane Lions father-son recruit Will Ashcroft has joined the AFL club as the second overall selection in the national draft.
Rents becoming more and more unaffordable
New research has confirmed what many tenants across the country already know - rents are soaring and rising faster than household incomes.
Socceroos take heed from Hrustic lesson
Midfielder Ajdin Hrustic says a childhood lesson can help the Socceroos prevail against Denmark in their World Cup encounter.
No Aust trip or summer wedding for Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has eschewed her regular holiday in Australia this summer, deciding to holiday at home.
SA releases industrial manslaughter laws
South Australia's Labor government has released draft legislation to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence paving the way for jail sentences.
Govt vows to fight in-danger reef listing
A United Nations monitoring mission released its long-awaited report on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it should be listed as a World Heritage site in danger.
Injured Socceroo Boyle reveals injury woes
Australian winger Martin Boyle had been playing with a knee that required reconstruction for the past six years, before it finally ended his World Cup dream
China authorities seek COVID-19 protesters
Simmering discontent with stringent COVID-19 prevention policies three years into the pandemic have ignited into broader protests in cities across China.
Cairns stun Sydney in NBL overtime victory
Keanu Pinder and DJ Hogg have combined to end the Sydney Kings' all-time record streak of NBL road wins, helping get Cairns over the line in an overtime classic
GWS select Cadman as No.1 AFL draft pick
Greater Western Sydney have selected 18-year-old Victorian key forward Aaron Cadman with the No.1 pick in the AFL national draft.
Socceroo Souttar avoids EPL speculation
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar says he's blocking out speculation about a possible move to the English Premier League to remain focused on the World Cup.
‘Short staffed’ police hunting for Caddick
Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared hours after her Dover Heights home was raided, baffling the country for months until her foot washed up on a beach.
US plans aid to help Ukraine restore power
Ukraine is bracing for new attacks on its already-battered power grid, while the US plans new aid to help the country restore electricity as winter approaches.