Coal mine brings great harm, opponents say
Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".
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AFL bans Bulldogs’ Smith for two games
The AFL has found Bailey Smith guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and banned the Western Bulldogs star for two games for illicit substance use.
Bellamy impressed by Brisbane’s NRL rise
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is expecting a very different Brisbane on Friday night to the 2021 side that conceded 40 points in their last visit to AAMI Park.
Eels give Nathan Brown permission to leave
The Parramatta Eels have told former State of Origin forward Nathan Brown he is free to negotiate a deal with other NRL clubs.
Samoan stars back to play under Parish
Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.
Albanese talks down new hospitals deal
Ahead of the first national cabinet meeting to be chaired by Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has talked down a generous new hospitals funding deal.
‘Bizarre’ two-game Women’s Origin queried
Both Women's State of Origin camps say a two-game series from next year will be "bizarre" and "confusing", with each side preferring a move to three games.
Predicted 15,000 COVID deaths ‘too high’
An infectious diseases expert says more can be done to curb the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths across Australia.
Ewan, Brown headline Games cycling team
Road cycling stars Caleb Ewan, Grace Brown and Rohan Dennis and track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer headline the Australian Commonwealth Games cycling team
Leilua to make Cowboys debut in Qld derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has earmarked the Queensland derby with Brisbane for Luciano Leilua's Cowboys debut.
BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030
BHP says it will stop operations at its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley after plans to sell the operation failed.
Labour market tightens as 60,600 find work
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 per cent in April as 60,600 people joined the workforce, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Saints’ Ratten wary of struggling Bombers
Injury-hit St Kilda have received an unexpected boost with Zak Jones fit to face Essendon, while coach Brett Ratten is wary of the struggling Bombers.
Top promoter wants in on Aust boxing buzz
Buoyed by what he's seen in Australia, British sports promoter Eddie Hearn plans to bring regular fight nights and expand darts' footprint in the country.
Port champs Gray, Boak sidelined in AFL
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veterans Robbie Gray, Travis Boak and Steven Motlop will all miss Saturday's AFL game against Sydney.
Man jailed for love triangle shooting
A man whose long-term partner became involved with his friend has been jailed for shooting him dead in rural NSW.
Aussie women advance in El Salvador surf
Stephanie Gilmore has survived the elimination round to join Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols in the quarter-finals of surfing's El Salvador Pro
Sentence appeal for Qld couple’s killer
The Queensland government is appealing the sentence imposed on a teenager who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car.
Ivan Cleary reveals reason for ICU scare
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed the reason he was rushed to ICU last week, with the blood clot in his leg spreading to his lungs.
Sam Burgess set to make coaching call
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is close to making a call on his coaching future as the Rabbitohs and Dolphins seemingly fight for his services.
Australia updates UN climate submission
Australia has "turned the climate corner", according to the federal government, after the prime minister updated the country's climate submission to the UN.
Qld treasurer denies business tax promise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick is adamant his 2020 election pledge for no new or increased taxes was made to voters, not businesses.
Mining magnate’s widow testifies over will
The widow of Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot is taking court action against a lawyer who was retained to help her late husband make a new will.
Eels split over cause of shock Dogs loss
Parramatta's star names can't pinpoint the reason for their shock defeat to Canterbury on Monday.
‘Get through tonight’: NSW to save energy
A number of NSW coal-fired power stations remain offline and residents of NSW will need to conserve power so the state can get through the night.
Stoinis, Agar latest tour casualties
Marcus Stoinis has been forced out of of Australia's ODI series in Sri Lanka with a side strain while Ashton Agar is also nursing an injury.
Qld electricity prices raise questions
There are calls for an inquiry into Queensland's wholesale electricity prices, which are the highest in the nation and regularly hit record levels.
Explosive Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas in Halle
Nick Kyrgios reckons he nearly gave up before he battled through another explosive day at the office to topple second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at Halle.
Huni eyes next target after ‘masterclass’
Justis Huni's team have called out fellow undefeated Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean after his successful return to the ring against Joe Goodall.
Final vote set to ban jumps racing in SA
The South Australian parliament is set to vote on the latest bid by the Greens to ban jumps racing.
Bloodied Huni too classy in boxing return
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has made a winning return to the boxing ring against Joe Goodall almost a year to the day since his defeat of Paul Gallen.