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.
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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.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for truce
After failing to capture the Kyiv, Russia has accelerated attacks on Ukraine's east and south while thousands of people remain trapped in Mariupol.
Girl left on Qld bus recovering: hospital
A Queensland toddler found unconscious after being left on a bus for six hours is now recovering in hospital in a stable condition, as authorities investigate.
Virus cases dip except in Americas, Africa
Global coronavirus infections have dropped 17 per cent in the past week, the World Health Organisation says.
Comm Games gold my last swim goal: Cole
Ellie Cole has set her sights on a golden farewell after being named on Australia's 27-strong Para swim team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Madrid rally past City to reach ECL final
Real Madrid have scored three goals in five minutes to beat Manchester City after extra time and set up a Champions League final showdown with Liverpool.
NAB lifts first-half profit, dividend
National Australia Bank's first-half cash profit has risen 4.1 per cent, and the lender has also lifted its interim dividend to 73 cents a share.
Ex-teacher jailed over student sex assault
A former teacher has been unsuccessful in appealing his sentence after pleading guilty to indecently touching students in his class in the 1970s and '80s.
Supply issues persist for auto market
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says global supply issues continue to cause problems for the local vehicle market.
Busted Broncos up for Reynolds reunion
Key injuries threaten to undo Brisbane's NRL form surge as Adam Reynolds prepares to face his former club South Sydney for the first time.
NRL lose integrity unit lead investigator
The NRL integrity unit's lead investigator Karyn Murphy is leaving the role, after seven years, to become Gold Coast's new NRLW coach.
Goorjian steps down as Hawks’ NBL coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will hand the reins of the resurgent Illawarra Hawks to his long-time assistant Jacob Jackomas for the next NBL season.
Local Jack Robinson wins Marg River Pro
Owen Wright has been axed from the WSL tour after missing the cut, but fellow Aussie Jack Robinson is in the title hunt after winning the Margaret River Pro.
Swansea co-owner buys into NBL’s Bullets
The co-owner of English Championship soccer club Swansea City and American Major League outfit DC United has acquired a stake in the NBL's Brisbane Bullets.
Dockers hit for six by COVID-19 outbreak
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have the depth to cover for the six players ruled out under the AFL's health and safety protocols.
Qld man admits assault on brother who died
A 49-year-old man has admitted kicking his brother with considerable force, but a charge of unlawful striking causing the sibling's death has been dropped.
Kenny joins Jesse Bromwich at 200 NRL mark
Kenny Bromwich will join his brother Jesse and just six other Storm players to play 200 NRL games when he lines up for Melbourne against the Dragons on Sunday.
Guy Sebastian testifies against ex-manager
Pop star Guy Sebastian has begun giving evidence against his former manager Titus Day who is accused of embezzling and defrauding the singer nearly $1 million.
Woman stole $1.8m for gambling addiction
An accountant stole almost $2 million from a car dealership to feed her gambling addiction, a Brisbane court has been told.
Lions’ AFL discard Keays to captain Crows
Less than three years after being axed by Brisbane, Ben Keays has been named as Adelaide's captain for their looming AFL game against Carlton.
Boat found in search for missing Qld man
The upturned boat of a man missing in waters off Townsville since Saturday has been found hundreds of kilometres away northeast of Cairns.