Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle.
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Storm star suffers injury setback which ends season
Xavier Coates won't play in 2026 after the Melbourne winger snapped his Achilles at training while attempting to return from an earlier injury.
Hurricanes’ ‘washing machine’ spins out busted Brumbies
A record total, set up by five first-half Hurricanes tries, has emphatically ended the Brumbies' Super Rugby season and extended a horror Australian record.
Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.
Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot
Andrew Moloney has reflected on his winding road to another world title shot and says he's in the shape of his life ahead of a date with Willibaldo Garcia.
‘Attack plan’: community assured after boy’s arrest
Police say they have evidence a 13-year-old boy intended to cause "serious harm" to a primary school but are not referring to it as a terrorist attack.
Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride’s bail bid
A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.
Reds dance to different beat, Super recruits make mark
A former NRLW Indigenous All Stars playmaker, Japanese prop, Dutch flyhalf and Black Ferns scrum menace will debut in the Super Rugby Women's opening round.
‘Dark shadow’ recalled at ex-governor-general’s funeral
The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
Lions out to regain Q-clash mojo after injury blows
Saturday's Q-clash is set to be a high-stakes affair, with an undermanned Brisbane looking to claw their way back to form against Gold Coast.
‘He was a grub’: woodchipper murderer launches appeal
A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.
Force lose backline trio in big Super setback
Darby Lancaster was a revelation at the Western Force before being cut down by injury, but the one-cap Wallabies flyer is now set to join the Blues.
‘Hard day’ for teen’s family as killer cop sentenced
A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.
Swans star nears return as Cox mulls selection headache
Already mulling a two-ruck approach alongside four key forwards, Sydney coach Dean Cox is expecting injured star Errol Gulden to return ahead of schedule.
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.
‘Trainwreck’: One Nation forced to clarify housing plan
One Nation's most prominent figures have scrambled to clarify details of the party's housing policy after a senator stumbled through a "trainwreck" interview.
Simple formula in prop’s Reds return to upset Chiefs
Aidan Ross played in two Chiefs finals wins against the Reds and returns to Hamilton to face his former side adamant there's no secret formula to their success.
Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge
A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism.
Cowboys float return date for injured Origin star
North Queensland expect Tom Dearden will only miss one more NRL game with his ankle injury, paving the way for him to enter contention for State of Origin III.
Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot
A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.
Teen’s police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner
The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.
Star five-eighth ‘understands’ axing: Broncos coach
Michael Maguire has explained his decision to axe Ezra Mam from Brisbane's starting line-up following the Broncos' loss to last-placed St George Illawarra.
Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials
Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.
Bennett blasts bunker as big miss adds to Bunnies’ pain
After controversy at a crucial point in his side's loss to Manly, Souths coach Wayne Bennett has given the NRL's bunker a big old whack.
‘Should I being doing this?’: Aussie ace out to end woe
Australian No.1 Maya Joint, who's been going through an alarming slump in form, is thankful to Sam Stosur for helping her battle out of the doldrums.
Poll surge for populists trigger for PM’s tax backflip
Australians believing the economy wasn't working for them forced the federal government to change its stance and implement controversial tax reforms.
Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance
Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.
Leeds sink St Helens, go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos have scored a rare win over Super League rivals St Helens, storming home by eight points to go top of the table.
Defiant Inglis can’t save Aussies from Pakistan defeat
Stand-in captain Josh Inglis hit 65 but the all-round power of Pakistan told as Australia slipped to ODI series defeat in Lahore.
‘Gives women options’: chemists to prescribe the pill
Women in the regions will be able to save themselves what can be a long trip to the doctor's as pharmacies become eligible to prescribe the contraceptive pill.
Tex banned, Stewart cleared in fallout from tense win
Adelaide's gripping one-point win over Geelong has come at a cost, with a veteran Crow suspended and two teammates nursing injuries.