Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag
Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.
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‘Massive attack’: Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault
A major attack by Russia on Kyiv has killed at least four people and injured dozens, Ukrainian authorities say.
Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal
Media reports say Hamas has agreed to free its hostages in return for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops but the group says it has not seen a US proposal.
Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum
Anthony Albanese has promised no more referendums will be held while he is prime minister, putting on ice any plans for Australia to become a republic.
Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff
NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.
Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful
Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.
Russia: Aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.
PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks
The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.
Interest rate decision to dominate economic agenda
Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold on Tuesday.
Frustrated Wallabies coach says Bledisloe loss ‘on us’
While frustrated by some refereeing calls, coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies need to improve across the board in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth.
Lion Ah Chee likely bows out as dual flag hero
Ahead of an expected move to Adelaide next year, Callum Ah Chee had a second-straight outstanding performance in a Brisbane Lions grand final win.
No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return
While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.
Cameron’s flag fire sparked by basketball great
Brisbane goal-sneak Charlie Cameron endured form fluctuations throughout 2025 but saved his best for last in a crucial grand final contribution.
Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters
Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.
Man found dead at shops after ‘brutal’ attack
Police want help from the public following a "brutal and violent" attack that left a man dead at a suburban shopping centre.
Crows fly past Swans to toast Marinoff’s milestone
Ebony Marinoff has played a starring role in her record 100th AFLW game as Adelaide shook off a plucky Sydney side in the final quarter to claim victory.
Taipans bare their fangs to dethrone wayward Kings
The Sydney Kings were ice-cold from three-point range in their first game of the NBL season, going down to the Cairns Taipans by three points at home
Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend
Brisbane have piled on the final six goals against Richmond to ensure a weekend that started with an AFL premiership ended with an AFLW victory.
Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption
Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.
Lions’ tougher road to sequel as AFL dynasty beckons
After taking over the Brisbane Lions at rock bottom, Chris Fagan has built a team that now sits on the verge of AFL immortality.
‘What’s over?’: Panthers insist dynasty not dead
Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane
Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting
A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.
‘Little apprentice’ Walsh in awe of ice-cool Reynolds
An awe-struck Reece Walsh has opened up on the decision to rescind goal-kicking duties to Adam Reynolds in the last minutes of Brisbane's grand final qualifier.
EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark
Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.
Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM’s best step
Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.
‘Huge call’ to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary
Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.
Australia’s luck running out despite budget bright spot
Australia's budget deficit for last financial year ended up being narrower than expected but younger workers will still be on the hook for a decade of red ink.
Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.
Guidelines developed for Australia’s biggest killer
Researchers have identified four key issues faced by people experiencing dementia at home or in aged care to evaluate whether quality care is being delivered.
Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk
The global financial sector has been urged to prevent further backsliding on climate and to stop funnelling money into new fossil fuels in an open letter.