Eels’ Shaun Lane welcomes Kangaroos hype
Parramatta's Shaun Lane will push his case for a Test cap in the NRL preliminary final against North Queensland, but teammate Tom Opacic is out due to injury.
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Why Walker wants to extend with Roosters
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker is hopeful of getting a contract extension with the club sorted after playing in the Australian Prime Minister's XIII clash.
Crikey’s defence tests ‘public interest’
Independent online news site Crikey will rely on a "public interest" defence against defamation action brought by media mogul Lachlan Murdoch.
How Cotter beat two ACLs to lift Cowboys
Cowboys prop Reuben Cotter missed three years of football through injury but his mental strength and the NRL club's faith have reaped rich rewards.
Artist responds after Queen mural defaced
A mural of the Queen has been painted over with the colours of the Aboriginal flag and fake blood has been smeared on the British consulate.
Penpix of Geelong’s AFL grand final team
Penpix of the team Geelong will field in the AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans at the MCG.
Mabil’s ‘dream goal’ in Socceroos farewell
Awer Mabil has described his 25-metre, match-winning strike as a 'dream goal' as the Socceroos won in their Brisbane farewell before the World Cup.
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.
Stick to the system, urges Swans coach
Sydney coach John Longmire says his players must stick to their system to topple favourites Geelong in the AFL grand final.
Optus hack breaches trove of customer data
Optus has contacted customers whose personal details may have been stolen by hackers a day after alerting media to a cyber attack of unknown origin.
Cowboys’ Hess realising potential: Hannant
North Queensland NRL premiership winner Ben Hannant says the current players have all bought into coach Todd Payten's methods, with Coen Hess a prime example.
Footy fans divided over grand final parade
The AFL's decision to float its grand final parade along the Yarra has split fans with many disappointed it turned around before reaching a key vantage point.
Call for global research into reef fish
Climate change has had a massive impact on Australian reef fish populations, prompting scientists to call for a global approach to research.
COVID-19 cases continue to drop nationally
The national average number of COVID-19 cases dropped about 15 per cent compared to the previous reporting week, the latest federal coronavirus data shows.
Russia starts annexation votes
Referendums have been launched in four parts of Russian-occupied Ukraine ahead of Moscow announcing annexation of those regions.
Data expected to show drop in COVID cases
The federal health department is due to release the latest data on COVID-19 cases, vaccinations and the impact on hospitals.
Mabil rocket helps Socceroos past NZ
Awer Mabil's 33rd-minute strike was enough as the Socceroos beat New Zealand 1-0 in Brisbane, their final game on home soil before the World Cup.
Public holiday havoc hits Sydney Airport
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Sydney Airport as many gear up for AFL Grand Final weekend, with high winds and heavy rainfall hitting the east coast.
Opals fall to France in World Cup opener
The Opals have lost to France 70-57 in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return.
Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack
The federal opposition says a major cyber attack which may have placed customer's private information at risk is a dramatic wake-up call for the government.
Parliament returns to farewell Queen
The official condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth will be spoken to and passed in both chambers of federal parliament.
Canada, Japan ease entry while WHO warns
The WHO says the global decline in monitoring for the coronavirus means that discovering new variants is becoming more difficult.
Granny flat fix to help Qld home crisis
More home owners will be able to rent out their granny flats as the Queensland government flags planning changes in a bid to increase affordable housing.
Opals’ culture back to its best: Madgen
Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week.
Panthers a shining light for youth: To’o
Penrith winger Brian To'o insists he and Jarome Luai only want to be a shining light for youth, amid questions over the latter's use of social media.
Mindset coach unlocks Cowboys’ Tom Gilbert
As he approaches an NRL preliminary final, Cowboys forward Tom Gilbert has credited psychologist Jo Lukins for helping him find balance on and off the field.
Victoria scraps masks on public transport
Victorians will no longer need to wear masks on public transport after the state government decided to fall in line with the rest of the country.
Cahill’s tip for ALM World Cup hopefuls
Tim Cahill says the onus will be on the Australian-based players to do the extra work before the A-League Men's season begins to command a World Cup spot.
Nightclub drive-by killers jailed for life
Two men convicted of murder after a drive-by shooting outside Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub have been jailed for life over the terrifying public attack.
Archbishop of Canterbury to visit
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will visit Australia just weeks after leading the Queen's funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
AFL Indigenous roads pockmarked by racism
Hawthorn's racism controversy is the latest in a long line of incidents in the VFL/AFL.