Spray OK as Walsh gets tick for verbals from Broncos
The old-fashioned "spray" between teammates is a hot topic and Brisbane forward Jordan Riki explains why he can accept copping a warranted serve off Reece Walsh
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Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit
Israel is again inviting Palestinians to leave Gaza as a planned takeover looms, while a top Hamas official has spoken to mediators about a potential ceasefire.
Trump floats Russia-Ukraine meeting if talks go well
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he hopes planned talks between the US and Russian presidents will centre on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him
Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor's "political courage".
Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns
Childcare educators are working for years after being banned and police want parents to report suspicions immediately to protect kids, an inquiry has been told.
Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut
The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
Warriors coach remains wary of NRL’s ‘giant killers’
The Warriors are hoping to breathe some life into their sputtering NRL season when they host mercurial St George Illawarra in round 24.
Heatwave, strong winds fan wildfires across Europe
Wildfires have intensified across southern Europe, burning homes and forcing people to flee in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Albania.
Further rate cuts at risk as rent pushes up inflation
Future rate cuts may be less likely if renting and construction costs contributing to housing inflation continue to grow.
Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to relocate much of Gaza's population of more than million people through what he refers to as "voluntary migration".
Roar young gun, golden boot secure MLS transfers
Brisbane Roar defender, Lucas Herrington and Adelaide goal sneak Archie Goodwin have both been bought by MLS clubs.
Eat your fruit and veggies to help your mental health
A new study suggests a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help alleviate psychological distress.
Cleary’s Panthers understudy signs with NRL rivals
Penrith's back-up halfback Brad Schneider will join an NRL rival at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Trump consolidates power with takeover of DC police
Donald Trump says he wants to keep the police in Washington DC under federal control beyond mid-September, and could extend the move to other cities.
Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid
Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.
Eels forward announces immediate retirement from NRL
Shaun Lane, a member of Parramatta's most recent grand final team, has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL.
Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
A state will fork out almost half a billion dollars in subsidies for the greyhound racing industry over the next decade, budget office analysis shows.
Hunting Hammer: Broncos hit man to target Dolphins gun
Brisbane forward Jordan Riki is a kick-chase specialist, and his main assignment this week is shutting down electric Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues
Friends are remembering a man killed in a suburban park as a keen dancer as police hunt for the person responsible for his death.
More than just a World Cup for star rugby winger
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and Wallaroos sit on different sides of the globe, but Desiree Miller sees a way they can relate to each other.
Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double
Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.
Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy’s profit
Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.
Raiders’ late bloomer Fogarty is still pinching himself
Canberra's Jamal Fogarty never thought he'd play more than a handful of NRL games, much less be in position to challenge for a premiership.
Blues want to keep stars as footy boss heads for exit
Carlton football manager Brad Lloyd will leave at the end of the season but new chief executive Graham Wright wants to keep hold of the Blues' top players.
NBN users gorge on fibre for healthier download speeds
Technology upgrades are transforming how Australian's connect to the internet, as the NBN Co's full-year results show many premises are using fibre.
Casino giant rolls the dice on mega precinct sale deal
A debt-riddled casino operator will sell its share in a massive capital city waterfront development to Hong Kong partners as it fights to stay afloat.
Test shooter and defender make Super move to Queensland
Star netball shooter Donnell Wallam has been lured home by the Sunshine Coast Lightning while the struggling Firebirds have landed Kiwi keeper Kelly Jackson.
Customs make prickly find in lingerie package
A woman has been convicted after falsely declaring packages as shoes and lingerie when they were actually illegal cacti.
The Wallaroos player buoyed by her dad’s legacy
Wallaroos lock Annabelle Codey says her ex-Wallaby dad is her harshest critic and biggest supporter as she prepares for the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Australian shares edge higher ahead of rates call
Discretionary and bank stocks have helped buoyed the local share market ahead of an expected interest rate cut from Australia's central bank.
‘Abusive obsession’: Latham targeted over sex act tweet
Isolated MP Mark Latham has complained about a "whinge-athon" and been rebuked for repeated interjections as he battles a homosexual vilification claim.