Chinese influence ‘phenomenal’: Dutton
China's growing global influence is "quite phenomenal" according to Defence Minister Peter Dutton, who faced off with his Labor counterpart at a debate.
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Rennie says stats back Aust Super surge
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says data from Australia's Super Rugby teams has shown great improvement, with fitness helping them compete against the Kiwis.
PM denies abandoning inner-city seats
Scott Morrison has brushed off suggestions he's avoiding campaigning in inner-city Liberal seats at risk of falling to independent candidates.
‘Bum breathing’ turtle reappears in Qld
Researchers have used a DNA analysis to find a "bum breathing" turtle last seen more than 25 years ago in a north Queensland river.
Port’s finals flop now irrelevant: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley say his AFL club's preliminary final loss to the Western Bulldogs is largely irrelevant to Friday night's clash.
Stuart lashes ‘damaging’ NRL bunker
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL bunker cost his side victory against thew Warriors, adding it is "damaging the fabric" of rugby league.
Arthur defends favouritism calls over son
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has defended claims of favouritism after his teenage son Jake was made the scapegoat for the Eels' NRL loss to North Queensland.
Man admits Qld mum’s manslaughter
A man set to stand trial for murder has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter after the death of a Queensland mother shot in her rural home.
Five scenarios for sewer death: coroner
A coroner has closed the inquest into the death of a drug addict whose decomposed body was found in a sewage tank in southeast Queensland in 2019.
COVID caseload hits new heights in WA
Eased restrictions have led coronavirus infections to record highs in WA, as disability advocates call for a COVID recovery plan for people with special needs.
Key Magpies fall ill before Tigers clash
Collingwood's Taylor Adams, Brayden Maynard and Nick Daicos have missed training through illness but will be given every chance to recover to face Richmond.
Raiders aim to get rid of ‘Faiders’ tag
Statistics show Canberra's woeful record of second-half fade-outs are costing them an opportunity to reproduce their 2019 grand-final form.
Victorian men killed in shooting, stabbing
Two men have died in a double stabbing in Melbourne's north after a man was fatally gunned down in a separate incident earlier in the night.
Generation next to step out for Fremantle
Debutant Jye Amiss and fellow teenager Josh Treacy will be key pillars in attack when Fremantle face North Melbourne in Perth on Friday night.
COVID-19 sidelines Nicks, Simpson, Saints
AFL senior coaches Matthew Nicks and Adam Simpson, West Coast players and four members of St Kilda's football department are sidelined because of COVID-19.
Australia sends senior diplomat to London
As Australia weighs up a permanent appointment to London, senior diplomat Lynette Wood has been appointed acting high commissioner.
Queensland still confident without trio
Queensland coach Brad Thorn says his team believe in the players who will cover for injured Wallabies trio when they host the Highlanders on Friday.
David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF
The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted.
Crusaders reflect after Super form slump
The once-mighty Crusaders have been reflecting on their downward slide in Super Rugby Pacific, following losses to the Blues and the NSW Waratahs.
SA to withdraw Russian investments
South Australia has introduced legislation to parliament to divest the state government of any investments in Russian assets.
Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023
The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.
Qantas to buy rest of key charter operator
Alliance Aviation Services and Qantas have agreed for the latter to fully take over the leading contract and charter flights operator.
Tigers’ Martin to return against Magpies
AFL superstar Dustin Martin will return to action against Collingwood in a massive boost for Richmond's season.
Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery
Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc, his NBA team Brooklyn Nets announced.
Rural nurses ‘let down’ by health report
A parliamentary report into health outcomes in NSW rural and remote areas has failed to back a push by the nurses union for mandated nurse-to-patient ratios.
Goodwin accepts short-term Demons deal
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.
Wallaroos squad overhaul for Fiji Test
The Wallaroos have 11 debutantes in their squad for the rugby international against Fiji in Brisbane on Friday — which will be their first Test in three years.
Champs Penrith wary of Parramatta’s Brown
Penrith's Jarome Luai says the return of Dylan Brown to Parramatta's No.6 jersey makes them more dangerous in the Battle of the West.
Bronco Martin grabs NRL second chance
Convinced his NRL career was over, Te Maire Martin is now on the cusp of a lengthy contract extension after his fine return from a brain injury for Brisbane.
COVID recovery plan needed for disabled
Disability advocates are calling for a COVID-19 recovery plan for people with special needs as the virus continues to surge in the community.
Morrison, Albanese pitch plans for economy
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are emphasising their economic credentials, against a backdrop of rising interest rates and cost of living pressures.