Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool
The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.
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Cashless welfare cards bound for scrapheap
Thousands of welfare recipients living in remote communities will soon be freed from cashless debit cards after laws to abandon the program cleared the Senate.
Leniu relief after deja vu had him see red
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu has revealed how he feared he would miss another chance to play an NRL grand final in Sydney after being hit high by Taane Milne.
Optus should pay for passports: PM
Anthony Albanese has demanded Optus pay for compromised passports following the massive hack which stole the details of almost 10 million Australians.
NT cops lawyer up after inquest evidence
Northern Territory police officers are hiring lawyers after a senior officer's damning evidence at an inquest into an Indigenous teenager's shooting death.
Caddick husband’s evidence halted for day
The husband of fraudster Melissa Caddick was too distressed to continue giving evidence at her inquest, the NSW Coroners Court has been told.
Budget recovering but no surplus in sight
The federal government recorded a better-than-expected $32 billion budget deficit, but the treasurer warns the budget is unlikely to return to surplus soon.
Queensland bets on pumped hydro and eyes an end to publicly-owned coal
The "largest pumped hydro storage in the world" is at the heart of an energy plan where Queensland will legislate a renewable energy target of 80 pct by 2035.
Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine
Following referendums that reportedly endorsed Moscow's rule, Russia is poised to formally annex areas of Ukraine where it has military control.
Murder charge after Brisbane body find
Police investigating the discovery of a man's body at a share accommodation home in Brisbane's northeast have charged a man with murder.
Parramatta declare Cleary pressure crucial
Parramatta are desperate to find ways to pile pressure on master-kicker Nathan Cleary in the NRL grand final.
Edwards, Hynes lead chase for Dally M
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards and Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes loom as strong contenders for the Dally M Medal on Wednesday night.
NSW has new plan to attract top teachers
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has an ambitious plan to attract high achievers to work as NSW public school teachers to address a chronic staffing shortage.
Salmon’s shock over Stuart slur
Jaeman Salmon says he was shocked and confused by Ricky Stuart's post-match spray last month, where the Penrith utility was labelled a "weak-gutted dog".
Lions skipper Zorko to play on in 2023 AFL
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will play on in 2023 after confirming a one-year extension at the AFL club he's captained since 2018.
Kenny backs Brown to spark Eels’ GF tilt
Parramatta legend Brett Kenny is more than ready to relinquish his record as the only Eels five-eighth to have won a first-grade title.
Edwards adamant trainer beef is a mix-up
Dylan Edwards has insisted Penrith trainer Peter Green was talking to him and not sledging South Sydney forward Jed Cartwright in the NRL preliminary final.
Lovers asked to ‘murder man for money’
A woman asked two lovers why her ex-partner had not already been killed a week before Bruce Saunders' body was found in a woodchipper, a court has heard.
Queensland lab refused to test evidence samples
More than 21,000 evidence samples collected from crime scenes across Queensland were never initially tested by a forensic laboratory, an inquiry has been told.
A-League Men hit restart button again
It is Groundhog Day for the A-League Men competition which is once again looking to reset and kick on without COVID-19 holding it back.
Luai’s promise after family’s GF sacrifice
Jarome Luai has revealed his aim to bring an NRL premiership ring home for his partner after their new baby's birth was induced to avoid a grand final clash.
Australia remains vulnerable to new COVID-19 variants: review
Australia is not well-prepared should another variant of COVID-91 sweep through the country, a review of vaccine and treatment procurement has found.
Politicians relay their support for sport
Politicians and elite athletes have joined forces to promote sports philanthropy at an inaugural event outside Parliament House.
New Zealand bolsters Russia sanctions
New Zealand is widening the scope of its sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "illegal and immoral" invasion of Ukraine.
Matildas Raso, Simon to face SA, Denmark
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will welcome back Hayley Raso and Kyah Simon for friendlies against South Africa and Denmark ahead of next year's World Cup.
Klein edges Atkins to referee NRL decider
Kasey Badger will referee the NRLW grand final between the Knights and Eels before Ashley Klein takes the whistle in NRL decider between Panthers and Eels
Rocky outlook for home building sector
A major construction industry group has downgraded its forecasts for the home building sector as interest rate rises and inflationary pressures set in.
AFLW Tribunal upholds Daria Bannister ban
Essendon's Daria Bannister has had her one-match ban for a dangerous tackle upheld at the AFLW Tribunal.
Eels hand Brown recall for NRL grand final
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has thrown an NRL grand final curveball by recalling unwanted forward Nathan Brown.
Queensland terror accused bailed to hospital
A Queensland man charged with preparing or planning a terrorist act in Queensland will go to hospital for mental health treatment after being released on bail.
Players apologise for World Cup punch up
Two Mali teammates have issued a public apology after coming to blows following a loss at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.