Storm centre wants to make big grand final play count
Finally free of injury and illness, Melbourne centre Jack Howarth is looking to make an undeniable mark in this year's NRL premiership decider against Brisbane.
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Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight
The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.
Top cop apologises but defends ‘valid’ strip searches
Australia's largest police force has apologised to a woman forced to remove a tampon during an unlawful strip search, as it faces claims from 3000 other people.
Low rates, supply squeeze create home price rise mayhem
The great Australian dream of property ownership continues to resemble a nightmare for many buyers as prices surge and the supply of homes dwindles.
‘Decades of neglect’: ‘dire’ state housing picture
Two years on from the inception of a target to build 800,000 homes in a decade, data illustrates the "dire" housing picture continuing to confront one state.
‘They witness horror’: call for more support for jurors
A study questions the range of support services available to jurors exposed to traumatic content during and after trials.
Over half of Aussie men meet criteria for loneliness
With a growing number of Australian men suffering the effects of loneliness, a "meet a mate" campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of connection.
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban
Two of Australia's biggest stars have called an end to their 19-year union, citing "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences" in divorce papers.
Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times
Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come.
Government shutdown begins as division rules Washington
Deep partisan division has prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a deal to avoid a US government shutdown, risking a long and gruelling standoff.
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Russian shelling prevents restoration of a power line needed to cool reactors and prevent a meltdown at Europe's biggest nuclear plant, Ukraine warns.
Footprint breakthrough in outback search for young boy
The search for a four-year-old boy at his family's remote sheep station has taken a new turn after a footprint was found within 500 metres of the homestead.
Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel
Former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will return to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant to first-year coach and 2004 premiership teammate Josh Carr.
Judge rejects Diddy bid to toss prostitution conviction
Sean Combs awaits sentencing within days after a judge rejected the hip-hop mogul's bid to overturn his conviction on felony charges related to prostitution.
Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches.
Life-changing or dark day: jury out on deposit scheme
An expanded government scheme to help first-home buyers clear the deposit hurdle could pour more fuel on the red-hot property market, housing experts warn.
Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up
The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.
Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight
One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners.
BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade
Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.
Aged care workers to get fourth pay bump in three years
About 400,000 employees in the aged care sector will receive an extra $60 per week as a pay rise comes into effect
Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off
Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.
‘Lose one to win one’: wiser Carrigan gets second shot
Broncos lock Pat Carrigan watched his team win through to the grand final while suspended, but he's back in the side wiser and ready to win his first title.
Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat
Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.
Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault
The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.
Wallabies record-holder to quit international rugby
Wallabies prop James Slipper says the time is right to step away from international rugby after a career in which he has smashed all sorts of records.
Construction ‘thugs’ on notice at powerful union probe
A stark warning has been issued to militant union officials, labelled "thugs" as a powerful probe into the construction sector gets under way.
Evolving Bellamy at top end of NRL coaching tree
Craig Bellamy will coach Melbourne in an 11th NRL grand final on Sunday, his ability to adapt evident in the way this Storm side compares to his early teams.
Gasps as ‘horror movie’ school bus crash video aired
Victims of a school bus crash have gasped as video was played of a truck with defective brakes hitting a group of staff and students on their way to space camp.
We’re sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans
Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.
Stay away bro: Strange wary of Ethan virus for NRLW GF
Sydney Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange has kept away from her brother Ethan ahead of the NRLW grand final, after the sick Canberra men's star returned home
Foul play to be probed in missing Indigenous man’s case
The family of a young Indigenous man who went missing will challenge a central theory that he took his own life, a coroner has heard.