RLPA question NRL over judiciary changes
The players' union claims the NRL has taken a step backwards, saying it is concerned for player safety under new judiciary penalties.
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Heyman stars as Canberra, Roar draw in ALW
Canberra striker Michelle Heyman has finished the A-League Women's season with a hat-trick as United and Brisbane played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.
New skin cancer treatment trialled in Aust
A new treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer is being trialled in Australia as part of a global study.
Biologist puts shark sleep mystery to bed
An Australian biologist has proven for the first time that sharks do sleep and it's more than simply a fun fact.
ASX rallies after lofty oil prices ease
Investors relieved by easing oil prices have pushed the Australian share market to its best gain in four weeks.
Class action against cosmetic surgeons
A class action against controversial celebrity cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer and four other doctors has been lodged in Victoria's Supreme Court.
Australia moving on from dull first Test
Australia are holding no grudges over the lifeless pitch rolled out for the drawn first Test and will be hoping to learn from their mistakes against Pakistan.
Qld court date over body found in concrete
A man arrested at Sydney Airport is being extradited to face a Queensland court after the body of a missing person was allegedly found encased in concrete.
Foreign minister meets Chinese ambassador
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has spoken to China's new ambassador Xiao Qian, delivering a frank assessment of Australia's concerns with the communist regime.
WA has 4535 new virus cases, three in ICU
Western Australia has recorded 4535 new COVID-19 infections, while the number of cases in hospital has grown to 80 including three in ICU.
Novavax takes first steps to kids’ vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has opened the door to Novavax applying in April to register its COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and older.
Rio Tinto slashes ties with Russia
Rio Tinto is cutting all ties with Russian businesses, as it becomes the first major mining company toto annouce it
Wanderers’ ALM shake-up a boon for Russell
Western Sydney's mid-season shake-up has revitalised the career of defender Tate Russell and he's relishing a return to the ALM club's starting line-up.
NRL 2022 kick off: Kevin Walters names son at five-eighth for season opener
Billy Walters will play five-eighth for Brisbane, under dad and coach Kevin, in the Broncos' NRL season opener against South Sydney at Suncorp Stadium
Redress for Vic mums forced into adoption
A redress scheme will be established for women who had their babies forcibly adopted in Victoria from 1958 to 1984, the first of its kind in Australia.
Liberal MP Andrew Laming in court over Facebook posts
The Australian Electoral Commission has taken MP Andrew Laming to court alleging he failed to authorise Facebook posts leading up to the 2019 federal election.
‘Failure of leadership’ across ADF: probe
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told a "failure of leadership" has led to poor culture across the Australian Defence Force.
Kiwi eyes off more ALW glory with Sydney
New Zealand international Paige Satchell has landed one piece of silverware with Sydney FC this A-League Women season but she's already aiming for more.
COVID testing no ball at Cricket World Cup
The Australian women's cricket team have moved to Wellington before their four-match World Cup stint in the capital, which starts against the hosts New Zealand.
Murder-accused NT cop trial jury breaks
The jury at policeman Zachary Rolfe's murder trial in the Northern Territory has suspended its deliberation for the day.
Sharks’ Fitzgibbon considers phoning it on
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will have to call the shots from his house during the Sharks' NRL round one clash with Canberra on Friday night.
NRL overhaul judiciary for simpler system
The NRL has announced changes to simplify the judiciary system less than 12 hours from the first game of the 2022 season.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in NSW
A fourth case of Japanese encephalitis has been confirmed by NSW Health, with residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Notorious rapist, murderer Lloyd Fletcher to die in jail
Serial rapist and murderer Lloyd Clark Fletcher has been diagnosed with cancer but a judge has ordered he remain in jail on his indefinite sentence.
Accused sex offender freed before retrial
An accused child rapist who had his convictions set aside by the High Court has been released on bail while waiting for a retrial.
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle resigns
Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has resigned to take up a corporate role with Fortescue Future Industries in June.
Youthful Raiders to be unleashed on Sharks
Canberra will attempt to continue their recent winning streak in their NRL season openers with some fresh faces give the chance impress against Cronulla.
Cripps buoyed by Carlton’s midfield depth
Adam Cerra and George Hewett's arrival at Carlton has captain Patrick Cripps acclaiming the Blues' midfield as the best he has seen in his time at the club.
Shane Warne arrives home
The body of cricket legend Shane Warne has arrived in Melbourne on a repatriation flight from Thailand, where he died almost a week ago.
Albanese to stand by nuclear sub deal
Anthony Albanese says Labor would stick with the AUKUS agreement to acquire nuclear submarines, even if a review finds issues with the program.
Man down, Burgess shows at Souths training
NRL great Sam Burgess has made a surprise appearance at South Sydney training but the Rabbitohs insist he's not playing any official role.