Response to ‘Spraygate’ key to Storm and Broncos’ fate
Brisbane and Melbourne have worn recent verbal barrages from their coaches, and how the players respond will decide more than just the result of their clash.
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Social media ban no ‘watertight’ fix for child safety
A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.
Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests
After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.
Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch
Home values have grown at the fastest rate in 15 months as the mismatch between supply and demand continues driving up prices.
‘It’s a passion’: Hasler will coach on beyond Titans
Departing Gold Coast coach Des Hasler is determined to keep doing what he loves while captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui aims to send him out a winner.
‘You just do it’: bravery award for flood rescuer
A man whose quick thinking helped save a woman stranded in a flooded creek has been awarded a bravery decoration for his "unforeseen courage".
Pole vault queen Kennedy shifts the goalposts for Tokyo
After recovering from major hamstring surgery, pole vault superstar Nina Kennedy is taking a whole new mindset into her world championships title defence.
Bennett mantra drives Katoa in Dolphins’ finals quest
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa says wisdom from former coach Wayne Bennett will drive his display against Canberra, whether the finals dream is alive or not.
Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo
Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.
Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers
Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.
Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger.
Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed China's vision for "a new system of stability and security in Eurasia" at a regional summit in Shanghai.
Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk
One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle brands has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.
From ‘walking laps with a broken fib’ to finals: Rioli
Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.
Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more, as a desperate search for survivors continues.
Wallaby to Roo? Nawaqanitawase firms for 34-year first
Mark Nawaqanitawase stands on the cusp of a 34-year first following his eye-catching opening NRL season with the Sydney Roosters.
Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title
Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined.
Wallabies welcome ‘father figure’ back against Pumas
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.
‘Endless grief’ for parents of boy run over at school
The parents of a young boy killed as he sat at a school picnic table have questioned why the killer driver only faces a careless driving charge.
Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again
Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.
Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach
Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.
Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices
An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in Aldi, which one expert says could lead to greater transparency and lower prices.
‘It will be a disaster’: Olympic alarm as rail plan cut
Commuter chaos is on the cards at the Brisbane Olympics, a transport expert says, after government plans for a light rail project were scrapped.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
We’d be in finals mix if NRL season was longer: Eels
The way their form is going, Parramatta believe they'd be in the frame for an NRL finals berth if the season were a few months longer.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
‘Evil’ woman jailed for forcing women into sex slavery
A woman has been jailed for keeping two Thai women as slaves and forcing them to perform painful sex work every day for at least 12 hours.
Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes
Cycling groups say high-powered and illegally modified e-bikes are increasingly being used in Australia and stricter, national rules are needed to save lives.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever
The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.