Isabella Nichols wins Margaret River Pro
Australia's Isabella Nichols has won her maiden WSL Championship Tour event by beating Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan in the final of the Margaret River Pro.
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Qld hospitals host 512 long-stay patients
Queensland hospitals have hosted hundreds of long-stay patients who were medically fit for discharge but the lacked support to go home, figures show.
Qld govt rules out any coal plant closures
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says the government has no plans to close any of the state's eight coal-fired power stations.
Storm’s Kamikamica free to take on Penrith
The NRL has banned Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica for nine games for bringing the game into disrepute, but with time served he will be available for Magic Round.
Reds’ Ferraris return to face Highlanders
Suliasi Vunivalu and Jordan Petaia are key inclusions to face the Highlanders as the Queensland Reds seek to improve a horror record against New Zealand sides.
Watchdog reviews One Nation candidate
One Nation's candidate in the NSW seat of Hughes is under scrutiny after questions were raised about her nomination.
Gangland hits pile up in southwest Sydney
Sydney's gangland tensions have included 11 murders in the city's southwest over the past two years, with police pointing to drugs as the cause of the problems.
Hawks aim to step up as AFL favourites
Hawthorn have impressed under first-year coach Sam Mitchell and will start favourites against struggling Essendon in their AFL clash on Saturday.
Canterbury wary of Dogs discard Elliott
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett says he expects former Bulldog Adam Elliott to have a point to prove in Friday night's NRL clash in Canberra.
PM won’t deal with independents on policy
With the possibility of a hung parliament looming, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he won't negotiate with independents on policy.
Tax relief not considered for Vic budget
Cushioning the blow of payroll taxes on businesses was not considered in Victoria's budget as the state instead eyes fiscal repair.
Three new Omicron subvariants in Australia
Australia's immunisation authority is recommending people wait three months after recovering from COVID-19 before getting their next vaccine dose.
Cats’ Dangerfield locked in for AFL return
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared to return to AFL action against GWS, after missing two games with a niggling calf injury.
Lismore flood victims blame govt response
Residents of Lismore, the epicentre of unprecedented flood devastation earlier in the year, have blamed authorities in the first hearing of a public inquiry.
Blues overturn defender Young’s AFL ban
Carlton have managed to overturn defender Lewis Young's AFL suspension for bumping North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar at the tribunal.
Kuol scores again, Mariners secure finals
Central Coast young gun Garang Kuol has scored a fourth ALM goal in seven games as the Mariners sealed their ALM finals berth with a 2-0 win over Brisbane.
EU sanctions as fighting rages in Ukraine
The European Union is expected to spell out proposed new sanctions, including a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of this year.
Roar coach laments visa-player missteps
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has admitted the struggling ALM club's visa-player recruitment simply hasn't worked out in the 2021-22 season.
Mariners’ teenager an ALM finals X-factor
He's only 17 and has played just seven ALM matches but Garang Kuol is quickly looming as a game-changing X-factor for finals-bound Central Coast.
Eagles can ease rebuild pain: Sumich
West Coast great Peter Sumich has urged his former club to recruit mature-age bodies from the State leagues to lessen the rebuild pain under Adam Simpson.
Retirees need ‘a fair go’ from banks: PM
Scott Morrison wants retirees and deposit holders to be treated fairly by banks as Labor pressures him to take responsibility for the cost of living crisis.
NSW teachers strike closes 250 schools
Striking public school teachers and principals have rallied outside NSW parliament calling for better pay and conditions as staff shortages disrupt learning.
Retailing in last hurrah before rate rise
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 1.6 per cent in March to a record $33.6 billion, coming before rising interest rates take their toll.
Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Liverpool seal Champions League final spot
Liverpool have flirted with disaster at Villarreal before scoring three goals in 12 minutes to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 comeback win.
ANZ lifts H1 profit, eyes improved margins
The nation's third-largest bank has reported a lift in first-half profit after tightly managing costs and improving home loan processing times.
Bombers mids not stat-chasing: Wright
Essendon's midfield has come under some heat amid the Bombers' poor start to the AFL season but forward Peter Wright doesn't believe they're chasing stats.
Adelaide Utd linchpins to return in ALM
Adelaide United expect striker Kusini Yengi and defender Michael Jakobsen to return from injury in their last A-League Men's game before finals.
Croker back as Raiders battle to end slide
Canberra players claim they have an extra spring in their step with Jarrod Croker back in their NRL side as they try to avoid a sixth straight loss.
Brisbane man jailed after helping stuff body of 61 year-old woman in a wheelie bin
A Queensland man has been jailed after helping his mate stuff a body in a wheelie bin before using the victim's mobile phone to order pizza.
AFL star Martin looking good for return
Dustin Martin is expected to make his eagerly anticipated AFL comeback this weekend after impressing Richmond since his return to the club from personal leave.