First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.
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Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco
A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.
Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.
Alleged home invader shot after elderly couple stabbed
An elderly couple suffering critical stab wounds after an alleged home invasion have shot their attacker in self-defence, leaving all three in hospital.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
‘Fig leaf’ tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo
A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.
Russia kills at least three in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk
Three people have been killed and 11 injured in a daytime Russian attack on residential buildings in Ukraine's frontline city of Kramatorsk.
World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.
‘Get bragging rights’: derby means more for Haas duo
Payne Haas sends younger brother Klese a paragraph of tips after each game but the pair will compare notes on the field when Brisbane host Gold Coast.
Ebola testing improving amid Congo violence: WHO chief
The World Health Organisation chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region.
Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Valentine Holmes has a stellar record for Queensland and Australia but now he wants to bring all that experience to Cook Islands at the World Cup.
‘First time’: Dolphins dream team years in the making
The Dolphins will field a team against North Queensland that has claims to being the strongest in their history, as they emerge from years of injury carnage.
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Budget relief for families but debt burden soars
South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control.
Broncos star sidelined for six, Walsh backs Haas bake
Brisbane have learnt they will be without Pat Carrigan for up to six weeks post surgery, while Reece Walsh says a huge spray from Payne Haas was needed.
AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources
Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.
Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation
Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.
Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.
Ukraine hits St Petersburg oil depot before Putin visit
Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way.
Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate
An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.
Stewart looms large in Crows’ planning for Cats
Tom Stewart cut up Adelaide when they last played Geelong and Crows forward Darcy Fogarty said the star defender has been a focus of their planning.
Children under five to be removed from residential care
The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.
Flanagan addresses ‘challenge’ of father’s Dragons exit
St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.
What horror record? Brumbies set sights on Hurricanes
The Brumbies will have to buck history if they are to beat the Hurricanes in Wellington, but coach Stephen Larkham is treating it like a normal game.
‘Powerful’: Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies
Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.
Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project
A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.
Knights forward referred to integrity unit over charge
Newcastle forward Jermaine McEwen's stellar on-field year has hit a hurdle with the NRL integrity unit looking into an off-field incident.
Blue Bula came through Queensland’s maroon factory
Queensland-raised Jahream Bula is hoping for a NSW State of Origin series win in 2026 and wants his Wests Tigers teammate Api Koroisau there to make it happen.
Chiefs stack deck as Reds return to place of ‘trauma’
Les Kiss is adamant his Reds have the tools and strategy to take down a Chiefs team brimming with All Blacks for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final.
Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony
A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.
‘Rather fight Jai’: team Opetaia slam rare WBC move
Jai Opetaia's manager thinks the touted clash with WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian will go ahead despite the organisation's best efforts to derail it.