AFL releases more timeslots for fixtures
Richmond have been given two plum Thursday night games, while struggling Essendon will have three-straight Friday night matches in rounds 13 to 15 of the AFL.
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‘No housing crisis’, says John Howard
As debate rages about inflation, John Howard says there is no housing crisis but acknowledges there are pressures to be resolved in the sector.
Nowhere to hide for under-fire Eagles
West Coast will be aiming to make up for their Friday night flop from a fortnight ago when they host Richmond at Optus Stadium.
Roosters ready to fire, says Robinson
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes his side's spluttering attack is ready to fire again in Saturday's NRL clash with Canterbury.
Drain drownings on Palm Island could not have been prevented: Qld Coroner
Treating two young Palm Island men as missing instead of wanted would not have stopped their drowning deaths during monsoonal rains, inquest findings state.
Gutted Dragon Amone ready to start again
Talatau Amone is ready to reclaim a starting spot for St George IIlawarra with five eighth Jack Bird in injury doubt for Sunday's NRL clash with Wests Tigers.
Soni Luke’s story inspirational: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says people from all fields, not just players, should take inspiration from Soni Luke's long wait to play in the NRL.
Federal-state wrangle over Qld housing
The Queensland government has attacked the federal government over housing funding, while the prime minister says not enough homes are being built.
NRL to examine early transfer rules
The issue of players speaking with rival clubs 18 months out from their existing contracts ending could be addressed under the NRL's push for new transfer laws.
$2.1 million needed for long COVID victims
A growing number of Australians are experiencing debilitating fatigue and other symptoms associated with long COVID, prompting calls for government action.
Woman poisons flatmates’ dairy after fight
After an argument over her kittens, a cat lover has tried to poison her Brisbane flatmates by spiking their milk and yoghurt.
Inflation sparks power price hike debate
Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.
Phoenix regain Hooper for Victory clash
Wellington Phoenix are closing on sealing an A-League Men finals berth and will regain striker Gary Hooper for their big clash with Melbourne Victory.
No Bowes rush for Suns despite Powell blow
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will not rush Jack Bowes back into his AFL line-up despite fellow defender Will Powell suffering a hamstring injury.
Round zero wouldn’t hurt Souths: Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is confident the prospect of starting next season against Manly in the USA would not impact his team's on-field preparations.
PM, Qld govt in hospital funding row
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has weighed into the debate about hospital funding in Queensland as ramping and emergency waiting times rise.
Souths get field goal shots sorted
South Sydney have put a focus on fixing their set-up for field goals ahead of Friday night's clash against Manly and the best one-point exponent in the NRL.
Titans must trust ‘method to madness’
Gold Coast's decision to back youth in key positions has backfired in a shaky 2-5 start to the NRL season ahead of Friday's clash with unbeaten Penrith.
Roberts-Smith witness: KKK outfit ‘funny’
An SAS soldier appearing for Ben Roberts-Smith at the defamation trial he launched says his Ku Klux Klan outfit won him a fancy dress competition.
Qld child manslaughter accused denied bail
A 36-year-old woman accused of manslaughter following the death of a 15-year-old boy after allegedly ingesting a prescription opioid has been denied bail.
Qld premier to follow integrity advice
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has downplayed interim findings by a government accountability review, saying she'll wait for the final report.
WA Supercars return excites Winterbottom
Supercars driver Mark Winterbottom believes the unknown quantities for the championship's return to Perth this weekend offers excitement and hope to the grid.
Vunivalu hamstrung again for Super Reds
Suliasi Vunivalu's frustrating run of hamstring injuries has continued with the flying winger a late out for the Queensland Reds' date with the Chiefs.
Olam not looking for Storm NRL spotlight
While he won the 2021 Dally M centre of the year award, Melbourne's Justin Olam doesn't consider himself a Storm star and insists he's just one of the boys.
Rural cancer patients missing out: study
A study from the University of Southern Queensland has found rural cancer patients are not getting information that could improve their chances of survival.
UK kids unfit, overweight after pandemic
Australian researchers have found many UK children gained about seven kilograms amid lockdowns during the pandemic, with nearly half now overweight or obese.
Barrett adamant no power struggle at Dogs
Trent Barrett has declared his Canterbury players know who the coach is, adamant he is not feeling undermined by head of football Phil Gould.
Port’s attacking aces near AFL comebacks
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says attacking duo Charlie Dixon and Orazio Fantasia are just weeks away from returning after long-term AFL injuries.
League back in NZ for bumper Tonga Test
Six Pacific nations, including Jason Taumalolo's Tonga, will participate in international fixtures in June and for the first time since before the pandemic.
Albanese to emerge from COVID isolation
Anthony Albanese's home isolation is set to end as the opposition leader recovers from COVID-19.
Coles says supply chain issues ‘enormous’
Coles chief executive Steven Cain says the unprecedented supply chain issues the supermarket is facing will take a couple of years to resolve.