Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap
A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.
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‘Innovative’ Lions’ desperate measures revealed
Chris Fagan admits injury and suspension have emptied Brisbane's shelves of key-position players ahead of the Lions' trip to Sydney.
‘Here to stay’: locals dig in with post-flood mud army
For the third time in six years, a regional community has welcomed the mud army as volunteers help waterlogged regions following widespread flooding.
Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on
After agreeing to a new deal with the Sea Eagles that gives him an option for 2027, Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic will continue to weigh up whether to play on.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has been shot dead after ramming his truck into a Michigan synagogue in what investigators said was a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
‘Challenges’: Starless Brumbies to overcome Fiji fever
The ACT Brumbies will be without several of their stars as they aim to stay on top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a win against the Fijian Drua.
‘It’s a shame’: Storm coach gets why Lomax left NRL
Craig Bellamy says the NRL has lost a great player and person in Zac Lomax to rugby, but he is not for a second blaming the State of Origin winger.
Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in southern Russia
A Russian oil pumping station has been hit in a drone attack as Ukrainian forces seek to cripple Moscow's main source of war funding.
Sexual assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped
Israel's military has dropped charges against five soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian detained during the Gaza war at a notorious prison.
Geelong star Stengle edging closer to VFL return
There is still no definitive timeline for Tyson Stengle's return but the Geelong star is looking sharp and will make his VFL return "sooner rather than later".
Wallabies spots no incentive as Waratahs take on Reds
The Waratahs and Reds are coming off contrasting performances in Super Rugby, and plenty has changed since they met just one month ago.
Dolphins keen for 2027 showdown with Eels in Las Vegas
Parramatta have been open with the NRL about being a home team in Las Vegas in 2027 against a Queensland-based opponent, and the Dolphins are more than keen.
Brisbane’s Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news
Star halfback Adam Reynolds has been cleared of a serious rib injury, providing a boost to Brisbane's hopes of igniting their sputtering premiership defence.
Blues fans see red as organisers pull plug on festival
A popular Australian festival has been abruptly cancelled three weeks before it was due to begin, blaming poor ticket sales and rising production costs.
Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate
A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.
No Lomax, no Force victory as Hurricanes finish strong
The Western Force's 12-year New Zealand hoodoo has continued with a 31-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Hurricanes in Napier.
NRL fans rush field for Alex Johnston’s historic moment
Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try in South Sydney's loss to Sydney Roosters.
Adelaide go second in ALW with comeback win over Perth
Adelaide's title quest in the ALW competition is alive after a 2-1 win over Perth, as Newcastle kept their finals hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Sydney.
Roar’s teenage debutant secures draw with WSW
Brisbane and Western Sydney have played out a 2-all draw in their A-League Men clash at Suncorp Stadium with teenager Niall Thom scoring on his Roar debut.
Mitchell rapt with Hawks’ response to week in headlines
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.
Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star
Pushing away memories of a nightmare banked slalom run four years prior, Australia's star winter Paralympian Ben Tudhope has broken through for another medal.
Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic
Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..
‘Disruptive’: Bennett cranky at fans for rushing field
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett disapproved of NRL fans running onto the field in celebration of Alex Johnston's try-scoring milestone.
Souths rally around Nathan Merritt amid health battle
South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt is battling stage-four oesophageal and liver cancer, with the NRL club rallying around the legendary winger.
I’ve got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come
Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.
‘Bad place’: Johnston feared record would never come
Alex Johnston may have reached rarefied air with his 213th NRL try but in his darkest days, the veteran winger feared he'd lost his chance to make history.
Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure
Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,
Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown
A teenager forcibly arrested at a protest for wearing a shirt marked with six words says new laws cracking down on slogans don't protect anyone.
‘Stay focused’: local Green leads Women’s Aussie Open
Hannah Green is on track to become the first local in a dozen years to win the Women's Australian Open, holding a one-shot lead after three rounds.
Frederik and Mary visit Australia’s best known landmark
Traditional owners have welcomed Queen Mary and King Frederik to Uluru as the royals start a visit aimed at bolstering trade between Australia and Denmark.