Swans’ Longmire annoyed by McCartin vision
Sydney coach John Longmire wants broadcasters to stop showing vision of injured players during games after footage was shown of a concussed Paddy McCartin.
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Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.
Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding
The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.
Qld Indigenous town’s phones down again
Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher has demanded action, after telecom services in the far north Queensland community failed for the fourth time in two years.
Sicily takes reins as Hawks’ AFL captain
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Dragons’ Sims unlikely to join Storm early
Tariq Sims is open to leaving St George Illawarra early for Melbourne but the prospect of a mid-season NRL move is still not on the agenda for either club.
Graham a ‘big chance’ for Sharks return
Former captain Wade Graham is said to be a big chance to make his return from an ankle injury in Cronulla's NRL clash with Brisbane on Thursday night.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Scott Morrison says the government has resolved the issue of party division on climate change, despite remarks from Nationals colleagues.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
Titans lessons raise concerns for Dolphins
The Dolphins risk a bleak start to NRL existence if they can't lure a Reece Walsh or Cameron Munster north, according to the man who helped set up Gold Coast.
Household contact isolation phased out
COVID-19 household contact rules are being dialled back around Australia, with Tasmania the only state yet to announce when the requirement will be phased out.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
City top Madrid 4-3 in breathless ECL semi
Manchester City will take a 4-3 lead into the Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid after an action-packed encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Reward of $500,00 over missing NSW woman
A reward for information about the 1997 disappearance of NSW woman Marion Barter has been increased to $500,000.
EU, Turkey, Albania curbs end as WHO warns
World Health Organisation head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the agency is blind to how the coronavirus is spreading because of falling global testing rates.
Labor unveil budget plan, PM touts regions
As Labor outlined its economic strategy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made a direct pitch to regional voters as climate divisions loom.
Roberts-Smith’s SAS witness charged
One of the witnesses testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case has appeared before court accused of attacking a police officer.
Walker starting to feel like the old Cody
Rabbitoh Cody Walker has said he is beginning to feel back to his attacking best as South Sydney prepare to try and reignite their season against Manly.
Russia blasted as Ukraine calls ‘karma’
Russia is reporting blasts in the south of the country, in what a top Ukrainian official has described as "payback" and "karma" for Moscow's invasion.
Imminent rate hike tipped as CPI spikes
A surge in annual inflation to above five per cent has financial markets tipping a cash rate rise when the Reserve Bank board meets on May 3.
Labor, government face off over inflation
Cost of living pressures will emerge as an election issue, as economic figures are released and a one-off $250 payment will be made to six million Australians.
Nationals warn independents risk security
The election of independent candidates would risk Australia's national security, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce argues.
Qld Police policies ‘inadequate’: coroner
Queensland Police procedures were "inadequate" and officers were not properly briefed before a violent offender was shot at a hospital, a coroner says.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has appealed for more military assistance, warning of future threats to the Indo-Pacific.
Roosters ask Keary to seize control
The Sydney Roosters want star playmaker Luke Keary to take charge to help the Tricolours out of an early-season NRL slump.
ASX falls 2.1pct, wiping out 2022 gains
The ASX has suffered its worst session since the start of the war in Ukraine, with miners and oil producers sharply lower following China's COVID outbreak.
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
Struggling Titans make NRL spine changes
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has changed his team's spine, while Wade Graham could make his long-awaited return for Cronulla in round-eight NRL action.
Goorjian questions Kings rival’s ref call
Illawarra Hawks coach Brian Goorjian has questioned rival Sydney coach Chase Buford's decision to single out a referee ahead of their NBL semi-final series.