Aussie 7s women in reach of world title
A third-placed finish or better in this weekend's rugby sevens World Series event in Canda will see Australia's women clinch their first title since 2018.
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Bombers drop Shiel, Swans regain Papley
Dylan Shiel has felt the wrath of the selectors' axe for Essendon's crunch AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs, who have also swung changes.
The wait is over for weighty M4 soft top
It's the most expensive and probably the most desirable of BMW's latest M models, but the M4 Convertible is not without fault.
Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case
A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
NRL grand final set to remain in Sydney
The NRL grand final will remain in Sydney long-term if an agreement reached between Peter V'landys and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is finalised.
Qld prison staff had problems before riot
Cultural problems were affecting the psychological wellbeing of guards and creating safety risks at a central Queensland prison before a riot last year.
Fuimaono wants NRL hip-drop consistency
St George Illawarra's Tyrell Fuimaono claims the NRL is not treating hip-drop tackles the same as when he was banned twice in two years for the action.
Triathlete Crowley aiming for Hawaii again
Top Australian triathlete Sarah Crowley has stayed at home, rather than race at next week's world championships, as she targets more Hawaiian Ironman success.
Wallaby O’Connor eyes early injury return
Wallabies and Reds playmaker James O'Connor says his knee injury is ahead of schedule and he hopes to be back playing in mid May ahead of the England series.
Adelaide Utd keep key duo on ice in ALM
Adelaide United will keep a key pair of players on ice when they seek to secure an A-League Men's finals berth on Saturday night.
Lions leave out Robinson for Swans clash
Injury concerns and form struggles have resulted in Mitch Robinson being left out of Brisbane's team for the AFL clash with top-four rivals Sydney.
Saints coach backs Campbell’s AFL return
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says he has full faith in back-up ruckman Tom Campbell to perform well against Port Adelaide in their AFL game.
Pair plead guilty over Qld drug deal death
There was no clear evidence why a drug deal spilled into violence ending the life of a 53-year-old man in a hotel car park, a Queensland court has been told.
Dozens charged after wild Qld prison riot
Police have charged 45 prisoners after a "code black" riot at a central Queensland prison damaged more than 300 cells.
Not time for Raiders to panic says Stuart
Canberra NRL coach Ricky Stuart says it's not time to panic and feels his Raiders team are due some luck as they prepare to take on the Warriors in Redcliffe.
Papas signs contract extension with Jets
Newcastle Jets head coach Arthur Papas has signed a contract extension with the A-League Men's club, committing to the end of the 2023-24 season.
Collingwood AFL stars hit by gastro
Jordan De Goey and Will Hoskin-Elliott missed Collingwood's training session on Friday but will be given every chance to play in the AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Cowboys enjoying form and injury-free run
Todd Payten is finally enjoying the perks of continuity and consistency in his team sheet after North Queensland were crippled by injuries in 2021.
Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.
Melbourne plaza murderer jailed 32 years
Underworld figure George Marrogi has been jailed for 32 years for murdering Kadir Ors, firing 13 shots at him outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
Roo attack puts Qld golfer in hospital
A 69-year-old woman is being treated for multiple cuts, and her jaw may require stitches, after a large kangaroo attacked her on a Gold Coast golf course.
Blues back De Koning for AFL ruck role
Marc Pittonet's long-term knee injury has opened the door for Tom De Koning to step back into Carlton's No.1 ruck role as they chase an AFL finals appearance.
Focused Roosters unconcerned about Dogs
Canterbury's sorry plight under Trent Barrett is the least of Trent Robinson's concerns as the Sydney Roosters look to emerge from their own NRL rut.
Door open for late Test calls in Sri Lanka
Australian cricket selectors have picked close to an unchanged squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka, but the door is open for others to join them.
Melbourne to host golf’s Australian Opens
The men's and women's Australian Open golf tournaments will be played together for the first time later this year in Melbourne.
Man, 45, dies in floodwaters east of Longreach
A man has died after falling into floodwaters in western Queensland after the region was drenched by heavy downpours.
Albanese returns to campaign after COVID
Labor leader Anthony Albanese will make his return to the campaign trail on Friday after a week in COVID isolation at his Sydney home.
Cases close non-COVID Tas hospital wards
Three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in non-virus Tasmanian hospital wards, prompting authorities to close the areas to new admissions and visitors.
New host of ABC 7.30 revealed
ABC investigative journalist Sarah Ferguson will replace the long time host of ABC's current affairs program Leigh Sales.
Aged care workers to strike for better pay
The aged care workforce has voted to go on strike in the middle of the federal election campaign in a push for better pay and conditions.
Deves denies transphobia despite comments
Embattled candidate Katherine Deves has apologised for her controversial comments on transgender women in sport but denied she is transphobic.