Dangerfield named AFL player of the finals
Patrick Dangerfield's excellent AFL grand final performance in Geelong's victory over Sydney has helped him claim the Gary Ayres Award as best finals player.
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Blake ready for Cleary’s aerial assault
Parramatta winger Waqa Blake has insisted he will be able to stand up to Nathan Cleary's bombs in the NRL grand final, knowing he will be a target for Penrith.
No Eden Park pain for Wallabies in 2023
The Wallabies can't lose at Eden Park in 2023 but only because the Bledisloe Cup graveyard will be unavailable with the FIFA women's World Cup forcing changes.
Past Penrith GF success an advantage: Luai
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai says the Panthers' previous experience of playing in big games gives them an edge over Parramatta.
Cycling star pleads guilty to assault
A Sydney court has fined cycling star Mathieu van der Poel $1500 after he assaulted two girls in the hours before the men's world championship road race.
NRL admits preliminary final try blunder
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says North Queensland were let down by a forward pass call that led to a Parramatta try.
Sonata plays a sweet new tune
Aussie families who once parked a Commodore or Falcon in the garage could instead consider Hyundai's latest Sonata.
Redbacks’ new faces fire in one-day opener
South Australia's recent domestic cricket woes may be a thing of the past after a trio of bowling debutants shone in an emphatic opening win against Queensland.
Miners, energy slammed as ASX drops 1.6pct
The Australian share market has endured another major sell-off, with the energy and mining sectors suffering steep losses.
De Goey rejects Collingwood offer: report
Trouble-prone Jordan De Goey has reportedly rejected a fresh AFL contract from Collingwood because of behavioural clauses in the offer.
Gunman kills 13 in Russian school attack
Russian authorities say a gunman has killed 13 people and wounded 21 others in a school in central Russia.
Australia not safe from economic downturn
The troubles facing the global economy are far from over and Australia is unlikely to get away unscathed, an OECD report says.
Georgie Prespakis banned for dump tackle
Geelong's Georgie Prespakis has been suspended for a dangerous tackle while Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci and Essendon's Daria Bannister were also banned.
Queensland nabs millions in suspected dirty cash
Millions of dollars in suspected criminal proceeds have been seized in Queensland, the state's anti-corruption watchdog revealed as NSW mulls similar laws.
I could have quit: Geelong coach Scott
Geelong coach Chris Scott said he would have quit in 2021 if his players had any doubt that he could lead them to the AFL premiership.
Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage
Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.
Cobbo’s dad backs son for World Cup
Shamus Cobbo has said his son Selwyn, a candidate to make the Kangeroos' World Cup tour of England, would thrive if Australia select the Brisbane back.
Labor integrity bill heads to parliament
Labor's anti-corruption body bill will be put before the federal parliament on Wednesday following revelations it will cost $262 million over four years.
Cops used RFDS to deceive remote community
A senior Northern Territory policeman has told an inquest he used an RFDS plane to deceive an Indigenous community after an officer shot a teenager dead.
Caddick’s husband ‘misdescribed events’
Melissa Caddick's husband has denied lying about her disappearance when queried about inconsistencies between a $150,000 TV interview and other statements.
Albanese reflects on Abe legacy of peace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Tokyo for the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.
The passion and politics of rural medicine
After nearly five decades working in rural medicine, Professor Dennis Pashen has been described as an "icon" for his advocacy for better healthcare in the bush.
Robodebt inquiry pledges accountability
A royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme has heard opening statements from the two people in charge of running the inquiry.
Heavy fighting as Ukraine referendum ends
Russia says no decision has been made to close the country's borders to stop military-aged men fleeing as referendums on annexing parts of the Ukraine end.
Parramatta enjoying NRL grand final fever
They ran out of sausages and two fences collapsed as 3000 Parramatta fans waited to get a glimpse of their team's Monday morning training session.
Woman’s ‘premonition’ before chipper death
Sharon Graham had a premonition that someone would be hurt in a terrible accident weeks before Bruce Saunders was found in a woodchipper, a court has heard.
Qld forensic flaws ‘tip of the iceberg’
The mother of slain Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn hopes the probe into Queensland's troubled forensic laboratory is another step on the path toward justice.
Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax
Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.
Paralympian to chair disability board
The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.
Knights’ NRLW vision unfolding for Upton
Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton has thrived since her high-profile NRLW move from Brisbane, guiding the Knights to Sunday's grand final.
Re-signed Tapine aims to be Raiders great
Joe Tapine will remain at Canberra on a long-term deal after a breakout season saw him rival the form of any other forward in the NRL.