NRL to clear up rep suspension loophole
The NRL will present a new model for suspensions and representative games with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart livid over inconsistencies in the current system.
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One-game Super Rugby ban for Rebels’ Hodge
The struggling Melbourne Rebels have suffered another blow with fullback Reece Hodge copping a one-game ban that will see him miss Friday's clash with the Drua.
Busy Sharks half Hynes pleases Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon was most impressed with Nicho Hynes' work-rate as the halfback made a winning club debut in their NRL trial against Canterbury.
Economists upgrading growth predictions
Economists are upgrading their growth forecasts for Wednesday's national accounts after an expected drag from exports proved smaller than expected.
Rate risk to weigh further on house prices
House prices nationally record their smallest increase since October 2020, with those in Sydney posting the first fall in 17 months.
Threat against Ashton Agar investigated
Cricket Australia believe an online threat made against Ashton Agar is not credible after it was investigated by government security agencies.
Penrith to challenge for more NRL glory
Penrith will aim to win back-to-back premierships for the first time in the club's history when they kick off their 2022 campaign against Manly.
Death toll from Qld floods rises to nine
Floodwaters in southeast Queensland may not fully recede for seven days with one man still missing, nine people dead and more than 1100 in evacuation centres.
NT cop’s fatal shot not necessary: expert
An expert witness has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial that the policeman's second and third shots into an Aboriginal teenager were not reasonable.
Aged care groups welcome dual jab plan
Peak bodies for aged care have welcomed the possibility of residents receiving a fourth COVID-19 vaccine and flu jab at the same time, ahead of winter.
SAS witness questioned about memory loss
A former SAS soldier has told the Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation case he suffers "memory loss" after taking medication for multiple mental health conditions.
IOC calls for ban on Russians, Belarusians
The International Olympic Committee has called for a ban on all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.
Russia strikes Kharkiv, convoy nears Kyiv
A massive convoy of Russian forces has been seen heading toward the Ukraine capital Kyiv, amid fears civilian casualties will escalate.
Students fall behind in financial literacy
A new report is recommending a stand-alone financial literacy course for Australian students.
Adapt now, or suffer: UN Climate report
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a devastating picture of the future, while carbon emissions have been unchecked.
Australia facing fiery future and more floods in QLD: Landmark report
The UN body that assesses climate change risks has issued dire warnings about disasters and environmental losses in Australia.
Aussie farms face ‘disruption and decline’
The science community has released a damning summary of the impact of human-induced climate change which will hit Australia's agricultural sector.
Wanderers-Phoenix ALW clash rescheduled
Wellington Phoenix will get the chance to leapfrog Western Sydney on the ALW ladder when the two teams meet at Commbank Stadium.
Pangai Jr drama, Sharks beat Dogs in trial
Canterbury forward Tevita Pangai Jr faces suspension for striking and dangerous contact during his team's 30-6 NRL trial loss to Cronulla.
Qld’s big wet plays havoc with Tszyu bout
Southeast Queensland's flooding emergency has forced organisers to change the date and venue of Nikita Tszyu's professional boxing debut.
Khawaja relaxed about Pakistan homecoming
Born in Islamabad, opener Usman Khawaja admits Australia's first Test tour of Pakistan in 24 years is special in many ways but is trying to stay grounded.
Murder-accused cop ‘wrong to go into room’
A police training expert says murder-accused Constable Zachary Rolfe should never have entered the room where he fatally shot Aboriginal teen Kumanjayi Walker.
Resources lift Aust shares but mood tense
The Australian share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher on the back of gains in mining stocks but investors remained cautious.
Qld rain affects Solomons WCQ preparations
Solomon Islands' national football team has lost a warm-up match for this month's Oceania World Cup qualifiers due to south-east Queensland's severe weather.
Knee injury sidelines Tigers NRL hooker
Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle could miss up to six weeks with a knee injury after he suffered PCL damage in a trial win over the Sydney Roosters.
SA warning over mosquito-borne diseases
South Australia health officials have urged people to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid concern over a recent spate of hospitalisations.
‘Stinky rapist’ kept in jail indefinitely
A Queensland man who bound and raped a 19-year-old in her home will remain in prison indefinitely, after a court intervened to stop his release.
Kiwi boost for City’s ALW premiership tilt
New Zealand internationals Rebekah Stott and Hannah Wilkinson are in contention to return for Melbourne City's ALW clash with the Newcastle Jets.
Evacuation as crane breaks mooring in Qld
Police have ordered an immediate evacuation from an area alongside the Brisbane River after a pontoon carrying a crane broke free from moorings.
Reds’ Super W coach steps down from role
Rama Chand has stepped down as Queensland Reds' Super W coach, just days out from the season opener against Western Force in Perth on Friday.
Off-contract Walker to put family first
Dylan Walker is hopeful of staying with Manly but will put his family first as he weighs up his options beyond 2022.