Panthers on track to be among NRL greats
Penrith will enter the conversation of being the greatest team of the NRL-era if they keep their current form and challenge for a second straight premiership.
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PM warning to stick with him over Labor
The prime minister is promoting the coalition's commitment to national security and warns against switching to Labor who want to drive down cost of living.
Dogs on upward AFL curve: coach Beveridge
Despite sitting 10th on the AFL ladder, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's seen some good signs in his team as they prepare to play Port Adelaide.
New effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians
Russia's new war front in Mariupol is aimed at limiting Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, vital for its grain and metals exports.
WHO links 14.9mln deaths to COVID-19
Nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the first two years of the pandemic, WHO says.
Australian woman missing in Mexico
Mexican authorities say an Australian woman is missing after her two-year-old daughter was found wandering alone in the resort city of Cancun.
Fuel costs up 40 per cent in one year
Capital city household transport costs are more than $400 a week, with higher fuel costs taking up a greater proportion of the overall spend, a report says.
Missing Aust woman’s husband ‘on the run’
Mexican authorities are searching for missing Australian woman Tahnee Shanks, whose two-year-old daughter Adelynn was found alone on the streets of Cancun.
Eagles coach gets 10 out of 10 for effort
West Coast coach Adam Simpson will miss Saturday night's clash with Brisbane at the Gabba after contracting COVID-19.
Eels relishing hostile derby with Panthers
Parramatta are embracing the likelihood of a hostile reception from Penrith fans when they head to BlueBet Stadium for Friday's NRL derby with the premiers.
NSW regional health inquiry urges review
People living in rural, regional and remote NSW have poorer health outcomes and inferior access to health and hospital services, a report has found.
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.
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.