NT watchdog processes failed, court finds
The Northern Territory's corruption watchdog's processes failed during an investigation into a multi-million government grant, a Supreme Court review has found.
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Travis Head joins Australia’s injured list
Key batter Travis Head has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is in some doubt for Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.
Suns sign Lukosius, Jeffrey’s season over
Gold Coast have had a major boost with Jack Lukosius re-signing for four years, but Joel Jeffrey will miss the rest of the AFL season after knee surgery.
Tszyu eyeing end-of-year unification bout
Tim Tszyu expects his mandatory shot against undisputed super welterweight boxing champion Jermell Charlo to take place around October or November.
Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
Bail refused after disabled man set alight
A man has been refused bail after being charged with offences including attempted murder and extortion, following allegations a disabled man was set alight.
Hawks out to muzzle Dogs’ AFL finals hopes
Hawthorn are doing much better under new coach Sam Mitchell than their 4-9 record suggests and they loom as a significant test for the Western Bulldogs.
Fruit and veg shortages ‘over by Sept’
Farmers say consumers should see an end to the fruit and vegetable shortage by early September.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
LNP wants more women in Qld workforce
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has promised to make women's economic security and productivity core focuses in his budget reply speech.
Test match an NRL audition for PNG
Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.
Wallabies’ White wants dinner with Eddie
Ahead of their three-Test series, Wallabies halfback Nic White wants to dine out with England's Eddie Jones so he can pick the brains of the master coach.
Women’s Origin: Maroons ready for wrestle
Queensland say they've prepared for NSW to try to slow them with tackle wrestling in Friday night's Women's State of Origin clash in Canberra.
Harry Garside eyeing return to boxing ring
Harry Garside has been laying low after hurting his knuckles in his most recent fight in May, but is eyeing a return to the ring in August or September.
Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad’s costs
Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
Hawthorn name Kennett’s AFL successor
Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.
Five charged with Qld stabbing murder
Queensland police have charged a fifth person with murder, attempted murder and arson after a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home west of Brisbane.
Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return
Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.
Nofoaluma backs Tigers teammate Brooks
David Nofoaluma says the Wests Tigers' playing group has not been informed as to whether Luke Brooks will be dropped to reserve grade for their next game.
NSW’s Crichton ready for Munster challenge
NSW centre Stephen Crichton is keen to make amends after being left red-faced by Maroons magician and man-of-the-match Cameron Munster in Origin I.
Trans rulings up to individual sports: AOC
The Australian Olympic Committee will defer to individual sports' rulings on transgender women's eligibility to compete in women's categories.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.
Green eyeing second LPGA major in Maryland
Australian Hannah Green feels ready to try to win a second major in the Women's LPGA Championship this week at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland.
Papalii happy with Qld Origin cameo role
Veteran prop Josh Papalii played just 20 minutes across two stints of Queensland's State of Origin game one win against NSW in Sydney.
Roosters confirm new NRLW signings
The Sydney Roosters will hope the signings of Destiny Brill, Jayme Fressard and Shaniah Power can bolster their chances of winning consecutive premierships.
Qld woman dragged by hair and tied up
Police are hunting two men after a woman was punched in the face and tied to a table during a violent robbery south of Brisbane.
Qld mulls taxes on tourists, park visitors
The Queensland government is considering an expert panel's proposal for taxes to be imposed on tourists and national parks visitors.
Dolphins sign ex-Origin player Lee
State of Origin representative and NRL premiership winner Brenko Lee has signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.
Melbourne Australia’s top ‘liveable’ city
The Victorian capital once again features in the top 10 list for the world's most liveable cities, while other Australian capitals have lost ground.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Overseas players thrust into BBL draft
Clubs will have the chance to retain one of their imports from last season during the newly formed BBL draft for overseas players.