Aussies eye return to World Cup semis
Victory over India in Saturday's clash at Auckland's Eden Park will make Australia the first confirmed semi-finalist in the Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Fornaroli call sparks Australian debate
The call-up of 34-year-old Bruno Fornaroli has prompted fresh debate about how Australia develops football talent to compete on the international stage.
Hynes uses Storm model for halves change
Nicho Hynes is looking at Melbourne's successful model as proof two former fullbacks can make it work in the halves at Cronulla.
Qld taxpayers funding Trad’s legal case
Queensland taxpayers are funding a legal bid by former deputy premier and treasurer Jackie Trad to stop the corruption watchdog publishing a report on her.
Tough Teddy ready for Waratahs debut
Teddy Wilson, son of former Wallabies captain David Wilson, is set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut as the Waratahs look to keep Melbourne winless.
Wins will silence rift ‘noise’: Payten
Speculation and rumours of unrest at the North Queensland Cowboys will end if they can string some results together, coach Todd Payten says.
Holbrook admits NRL rant was ill-advised
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says a post-game rant about refereeing in his team's four-point NRL loss to Parramatta shouldn't have been done in public.
Titans welcome Taylor’s NRL return
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook says there's no bad blood between the Titans and Ash Taylor as the Warriors recruit prepares to face his former NRL team.
Neasham takes aim at lucrative turf double
Annabel Neasham is a young racehorse trainer in a hurry and her rise to the top will be expedited if she can claim either the Golden Slipper or All-Star Mile.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, cruises to return
Queensland has recorded another 11 COVID-19 related deaths and 6103 new cases as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk talks up a returning cruise industry.
Woman was petrified after threat: witness
A young woman looked like she had seen a ghost when she reported receiving a death threat, a murder trial has been told.
NSW lags in booster race as cases hit 20k
The NSW opposition says the government has allowed the rate of booster doses to fall behind other Australian states as new cases top 20,000.
Qld premier denies union cabinet breach
Queensland's premier insists an email in which a union leader instructed a minister how to vote in cabinet was "stakeholder consultation".
Paps thrilled to kick winner for Bellamy
Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says kicking the matchwinner in a milestone game like coach Craig Bellamy's 500th NRL game is a dream come true.
ACCC action may improve user protection
The competition watchdog's legal action against Facebook owner Meta for allowing scam cryptocurrency ads could force online giants to better protect users
World Cup sleeper Jackson’s return builds
Lauren Jackson has taken steps to improve her sleeping habits since announcing a basketball comeback that could lead to a World Cup cameo later this year.
Franklin feted on cusp of AFL landmark
Lance Franklin's coach and opponents say there's more to the man than just his freakish AFL talents.
Qld safety guard accused of rape, torture
An online complaint led Queensland police to charge a night-safety security officer with rape, torture, strangulation, deprivation of liberty and extortion.
Bulldogs dismiss NRL HIA rort claims
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett says his club didn't manipulate the NRL's concussion rules in their win over North Queensland last week to get an advantage.
Japanese encephalitis PCR tests available
Accurate tests are readily available to detect Japanese encephalitis, a specialist says, as NSW records its eighth case in the current virus outbreak.
Labor senators deny bullying accusations
Senators Kristina Keneally, Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher have broken their silence on accusations they had bullied and ostracised the late Kimberley Kitching.
Boosters critical to combat winter wave
Australians have been encouraged to get their booster shots ahead of an expected COVID spike in winter and as employees head back to the office.
Calls for more action over two oligarchs
Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg have been sanctioned by the federal government alongside Russian financial institutions and the Russian finance ministry.
Italy, Germany curbs end amid China spike
Many pandemic restrictions are set to be lifted in Italy and Germany, officials have announced.
Russians keep up missile attacks on cities
US President Joe Biden is due to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a bid to stop Beijing supporting Russia's war machine.
Cost of living relief to feature in budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there will be targeted relief from the rising cost of living in the budget, but warned high support levels could not continue.
Soldier denies being in ‘anti-BRS circle’
An SAS soldier has rejected claims he's part of a group of troopers that is "fully entrenched" against war hero Ben Roberts-Smith.
Costing row dominates SA election campaign
The South Australian Liberal government and the Labor opposition are at odds over election promises and how the parties will pay for them.
Star kept NAB in dark over suspect costs
NAB employees never asked staff at Sydney's Star casino if suspect hotel expenses were actually for gambling, even as concerns were raised.
Tedesco, Trbojevic in No.1 No.1 duel
The battle of the NRL fullbacks between James Tedesco and Tom Trbojevic can never be clear cut, with both No.1s taking the jersey in different directions.
Carer jailed over disabled woman’s death
Rosa Maria Maione has been jailed for at least five years and three months after admitting the manslaughter of Adelaide cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith.