Lions coach Fagan backs under-fire Andrews
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Harris Andrews has become a victim of his own high standards after copping some criticism this week.
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Home lending plunged 6.4 pct in April
Borrowing for housing fell 6.4 per cent to just under $31 billion in April, a much steeper fall than economists were expecting.
Auditor queries welfare card effectiveness
The cashless welfare card, aimed at reducing social harm, has failed to show it is meeting its aims with key recommendations for improvements ignored.
Qld govt eyes budget deficit under $1.7b
Queensland can expect a budget deficit under $1.7 billion in 2022/23, but the treasurer says it will be another two years before the books are back in black.
Raiders champion Croker done for season
The Canberra Raiders have been delivered a crushing blow with champion Jarrod Croker needing shoulder surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Yeo uncomfortable with NRL’s best lock tag
Isaah Yeo is now regarded as the NRL's best lock but the title doesn't sit well with the Penrith and NSW State of Origin star.
Smith puts Fa’asuamaleaui at Origin ease
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed his reunion with former Melbourne star Cameron Smith, who he says has had a calming influence in Origin camp.
Tasmania targets record-high flu jabs
Health authorities in Tasmania want a record number of people to get vaccinated against influenza amid a spike in infections.
Blues back-three give NSW big advantage
The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.
Wells to join Brisbane Olympic committee
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will appoint Sports Minister Anika Wells to the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic committee as one of his two picks for the panel.
False claims pork barrelling is legal:ICAC
The outgoing ICAC commissioner says "disinformation" about the legality of pork barrelling has been spread by politicians who have a poor grasp of the law.
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Mother, son ‘bury pedestrian’ hit by car
A mother and son have appeared in court after allegedly moving the body of an Indigenous pedestrian fatally struck by a car on a Northern Territory highway.
Mooy minutes vital for Socceroos: Milligan
Former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan believes Aaron Mooy's hour-long effort in a friendly against Jordan is vitally important for Australia's World Cup hopes.
Qld premier to make call on forensics lab
"A very big announcement" about the state-run forensic lab has been flagged by Annastacia Palaszczuk after widespread concerns were raised about the facility.
Kidney injury hidden in COVID-19 patients
Queensland researchers say the number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have a potentially-fatal acute kidney disease may be double the official rate.
Biden appeals for tougher US gun laws
US President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control, asking, 'How much more carnage are we willing to accept?'
Wong works to keep Pacific security local
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.
Ukraine, lack of policy, key to gas strain
The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.
Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans
Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.
Smith, Keeney dominate syncro diving event
Diving stars Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney are determined to put setbacks and injury behind them as they target the Commonwealth Games.
Cowboys run away with big win over Titans
The Titans scored first but it was all the Cowboys after that, winning 32-6 on the Gold Coast to heap further pressure on Justin Holbrook's battling NRL side.
England’s Tuilagi out of Australia tour
Sale centre Manu Tuilagi will miss England's rugby tour to Australia after having a knee operation.
No Queen, but royals, leaders at service
Prince Harry and wife Meghan were among the royal family members to attend a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at London's St Paul's Cathedral.
Cowboys show off Qld Origin next gen
A pair of 21-year-olds shone on Thursday for a North Queensland team missing four State of Origin stars, in a sign the Maroons' cupboard is well stocked.
Girls more stressed than boys about COVID
A new study has advised mental health initiatives in a pandemic should focus more on girls, who experienced greater stress than boys over the COVID-19 outbreak.
New govt backs pay rise in wage submission
The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.
Ukrainians hold out in eastern city
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now into its 100th day, with Moscow having been driven back from Kyiv but launching a huge new assault in the east.
Woman released over toddler hit-run death
An elderly woman who handed herself in to police after a three-year-old boy was fatally hit by a car in Melbourne has been released.
Lee makes hot start to US Women’s Open
Australian golf star Minjee Lee is in a tie for third, three shots off the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open in North Carolina.
Thorn wants 23-man Reds to upset Crusaders
The Queensland Reds say they can't afford another slow start against the Crusaders when the two teams meet again in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
Caslick inspires new era of sevens stars
Australian women's rugby sevens coach Tim Walsh is excited about his side's Commonwealth Games prospects after securing a drought-breaking World Series title.