Marcelo Montoya handed four-game NRL ban
Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has received a four-game ban at the NRL judiciary for his use of a homophobic slur.
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Clearys to extend Panthers NRL contract
Father-son duo Ivan and Nathan Cleary are both expected to announce new NRL contracts with Penrith.
Suns’ Lukosius cleared of serious injury
Gold Coast youngster Jack Lukosius will not face St Kilda in round five but has been cleared of a serious knee injury and may only miss one match.
Australian minister deployed to Solomons
An Australian minister has been sent to the Solomon Islands following revelations China tried to import firearms to protect its embassy during the 2021 riots.
Sharks’ Finucane relishing Bellamy reunion
Cronulla lock Dale Finucane is excited at the prospect of playing old club Melbourne for the first time since he left in the off-season.
McDonald to be named new Aussie coach
Cricket Australia could announce Andrew McDonald as the coach of the national men's team as soon as Wednesday after his impressive stint as caretaker boss.
Maguire wields axe to Tigers’ NRL side
Battling to save his job, Michael Maguire has rung the changes as Wests Tigers prepare to face Parramatta on Monday.
Alleged Tinder defendant was a ‘user’ but didn’t rape woman, his lawyer claims
A man is facing trial in a Brisbane court accused of spiking a woman's drink before raping her after the pair met on an online dating app.
Airport passengers told to arrive earlier
Staff shortages are still causing delays at airports as travel spikes over the school holiday period with passengers being told to arrive much earlier.
Mitchell can get back for Origin: Cook
Damien Cook is confident South Sydney teammate Latrell Mitchell can recover in time for this year's State of Origin opener.
Election not about popularity contest: PM
The prime minister has made an election campaign blitz through marginal seats in Sydney in an attempt to spruik the government's economic management.
The good oil: Gladstone plant will turn animal fat into fuel
A Queensland company has launched a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant turning waste and renewable feedstocks into low carbon fuel.
Best still ahead as Lion Neale eyes 200
Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale will play AFL game 200 against Collingwood on Thursday, the Brownlow Medallist confident his best is still to come.
Saints coach Ratten out with COVID-19
St Kilda's Brett Ratten has become the fourth AFL coach this season to be ruled out of leading his team on game day after testing positive for COVID-19.
Brisbane’s promise after Haas, Kelly ban
The NRL has issued one-game bans and fines to Brisbane teammates Albert Kelly and Payne Haas an off-field altercation.
Queensland native title claim recognised
The Federal Court has recognised the Wakka Wakka people's native title claims in southern Queensland, ending a 25-year legal battle.
Philippines storm death toll reaches 28
At least 28 people have been killed and more than 22,000 forced to flee their homes in the wake of a tropical storm that has battered the Philippines.
Gilmore, Fanning afloat at Rip Curl Pro
Mick Fanning has joined nine other Australian men in round three, while Steph Gilmore narrowly avoided an interference penalty to progress at the Rip Curl Pro.
Families slam ‘reckless’ pilot at inquest
The families of four people killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of NSW have slammed the aircraft's "reckless pilot" at an inquest into the accident.
Melbourne, Atwell picked up in WNBA draft
Australian pair Amy Atwell and Jade Melbourne have been selected in the third round of the WNBA draft.
South American fire ants are using floods to spread in Queesland
Authorities are on alert with evidence invasive fire ants formed survival rafts during the Queensland floods potentially allowing them to spread.
Saints’ Ryder fails to overturn AFL ban
Star St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder will miss AFL games against Gold Coast and GWS after failing to overturn his two-match ban for rough conduct at the tribunal.
Patient Green takes Mavs’ NBA chance
Having shot into calculations for Dallas this year, a patient Josh Green is one of five Australians looking to make a difference in the NBA's postseason.
Dog act: Surfers Paradise man jailed over dog’s violent death
A man who killed his flatmate's four-year-old service dog by throwing him into a roof or wall leaving blood splattered across the room has been jailed.
Albanese mistake sparks state leader quiz
Two state Labor leaders have done what Anthony Albanese could not, correctly reciting their local unemployment numbers while going into bat for the PM hopeful.
Triple zero calls spike in Qld virus wave
Queensland has recorded a huge spike in demand for ambulances as a second Omicron wave puts thousands of health workers in quarantine and isolation.
Arnell named Port’s first AFLW coach
Prominent former player Lauren Arnell has been named Port Adelaide's inaugural AFLW coach as the Power enters the competition next season.
New Darwin port to boost jobs, security
Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has unveiled details of a $1.5 billion port facility in Darwin on the campaign trail in the NT.
Consumers, business upbeat ahead of poll
Consumers and business have entered a long six-week federal election campaign in a relatively upbeat mood.
Pies lose Mihocek, Ginnivan for Lions game
Already reeling from losing Jamie Elliott to a serious shoulder injury, Collingwood have added Brody Mihocek and Jack Ginnivan to their AFL injury list.
Next PM urged to prioritise climate action
It will be six weeks before we know the identity of Australia's next prime minister but they are already being lobbied hard to prioritise climate change.