Victorian Ham set for Swans’ AFLW top pick
Victorian draft prospect and star midfielder Montana Ham is set to head north to Sydney as the AFLW No.1 draft pick.
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Haas and Munster cleared to play in NRL
Payne Haas and Cameron Munster suffered injuries in the second State of Origin match but both will line up at NRL level this weekend.
Star distances its Qld casinos from NSW
Casino operator Star Entertainment is hoping to distance its Queensland operations from an inquiry south of the border as it responds to proposed gambling laws.
Sprinter Connolly set to fly in Birmingham
Ella Connolly will square off against the Jamaican sprint queens and local superstar Dina Asher-Smith at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Cops could have stopped DV deaths: coroner
A coroner investigating the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner in a fire he started says there were numerous missed opportunities for police to respond.
Qld premier tightens her lobbying rules
The Queensland premier has announced a suite of changes to her political lobbying code of conduct ahead of a report being released on the practice.
Qld man injured, sentencing delayed
A Queensland man set to be sentenced on a string of offences including manslaughter has had his matter delayed due to a Brisbane courthouse injury.
Raider Horsburgh keen for taste of Origin
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh says he is primed for a State of Origin call-up should Queensland want him for the series decider.
Martin braced for more Queensland jibes
Liam Martin wants to upset Queensland in the State of Origin decider after being depicted as a dirty player in the build-up to game two.
PM visits Australian troops in UAE
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Australia's 'order' must be defended against aggressive nations, during a visit to defence force personnel in Dubai.
Cats star Tom Stewart prepared for AFL ban
Geelong's Tom Stewart is facing a long ban for his bump on Richmond's Dion Prestia but calls for a send-off rule have met a mixed response.
Climate protesters arrested in Sydney
Blockade Australia protesters have been arrested after marching through the Sydney CBD and disrupting peak hour morning traffic on the Harbour Bridge.
Federal Court strikes out anti-vaxxer case
A Federal Court judge says litigation against the Commonweath, states and NT over lockdown and vaccine mandates was an abuse of process.
Leilua opens up on sudden Tigers NRL exit
Luciano Leilua claims Wests Tigers wanted him to leave the NRL club early but the Tigers' football department says otherwise.
Holland on verge of Test return in Galle
Australia could hand Jon Holland a shock recall to Test cricket if he recovers from a finger injury in time for the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Myanmar junta urged to spare Suu Kyi jail
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has urged Myanmar's junta not to keep deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in jail.
Goanna kicks off tour with sold out shows
Goanna is playing to sold out crowds on its national tour, to commemorate 40 years of their debut album Spirit of Place and the hit single Solid Rock.
Port’s Riley Bonner faces time out of AFL
There is mixed news on the AFL injury front for Port Adelaide, with a fractured cheekbone to sideline Riley Bonner and Zak Butters returning from a knee injury.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.
Climate change ‘cuts cyclone frequency’
Climate change is making it harder for tropical cyclones to form and the world is getting fewer now than it did before oceans began to warm, a new study says.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian mall
The West and the UN have condemned a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre, as G7 leaders vow to keep up the pressure on Moscow.
Reporter denies enticing Dawson witnesses
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has denied using movie deals to influence potential witnesses in Chris Dawson's murder trial.
Qld integrity report a ‘wake-up call’
A report into the Queensland government's accountability and culture has issued 14 recommendations to create greater transparency and restore public confidence
Hay help for farmers waiting for rain
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
US ex-officer who killed Damond released
A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot US-Australian dual citizen Justine Ruszczyk Damond has been released from prison on parole.
Kokkinakis books dream date with Djokovic
Thanasi Kokkinakis has led the Australian assault on Wimbledon, setting up a clash with champion Novak Djokovic after a straight-sets opening day victory.
Breakthrough in Solomon-Aus relationship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he and his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare have broken ground with a "constructive discussion".
Maroons plot response in Origin decider
Harry Grant admits his side will lean on their all-star Queensland coaching staff once more, given their dominance as players in State of Origin deciders.
ADF members betrayed by abuse: inquiry
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told ADF members felt betrayed by abuse within the ranks after enlisting.
Wallaby Cooper doesn’t regret Smith chat
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has no regrets about helping England youngster Marcus Smith, who he could line up against on Saturday in the opening Test.
Australia set 161 to win against Sri Lanka
A late innings fightback from Sri Lanka has set Australia 161 for victory in the last game of their five-match ODI series.