Upton’s leadership key for Maroons to turn tables
Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.
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Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch
Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.
Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows
A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.
Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement
Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.
Green groups warn climate courage missing from budget
Budget announcements for green industry and nature protection fall short as climate costs mount and opportunities to extract more fossil fuel income go missed.
Campbell charges into new spine role at Titans
New Gold Coast five-eighth Jayden Campbell will wear a heritage Chargers-themed jersey against Newcastle, 28 years after his famous father Preston did the same.
The Collingwood assistant ready to become Carlton coach
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes his senior assistant Hayden Skipworth is ready to take charge of his own AFL team.
Bikie cops life behind bars for sniper murder of rival
A bikie who masterminded the public execution of a rival by a hired assassin will spend at least 34 years behind bars for the murder.
Raiders’ in-form player out for up to six weeks
Simi Sasagi's shoulder injury will keep the in-form NRL star on the sidelines for between four and six weeks.
One-of-a-kind exit fit for always unique Ivan Cleary
The NRL is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most unique and beloved figures, with Ivan Cleary announcing plans to step down as Penrith coach after 2027.
‘She’s just got it’: why Aussie quick is a rare find
Australia's men's cricket teams have been blessed by high-quality left-arm fast bowlers but, despite their dominance, it's something the women have missed.
Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map
Penrith have revealed their stance in negotiations with Nathan Cleary, who enters the final 12 months of his NRL deal with the club on November 1.
Rival’s threat to Starmer overshadows King’s Speech
Any hopes Prime Minister Keir Starmer had that the King's Speech would help him move on from his leadership woes, they were dashed by a colleague's shock move.
Designer accused of $4m blackmail in love triangle spat
A fashion maven has been accused of blackmailing her business partner and cousin for almost $4 million over a supposedly clandestine love triangle affair.
Trump insists no need for Xi’s help on Iran war
US and Iranian demands to end the war remain far apart, but President Donald Trump has played down the role China could have in resolving the conflict.
In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win
The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.
UK PM’s leadership woes overshadow parliament’s opening
Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.
‘Prefer to stay’: Penrith rake opens up on Cleary exit
Mitch Kenny insists Penrith won't fall off a cliff when Ivan Cleary departs while also revealing why talks on his own contract beyond 2027 are on hold. .
Tax, migration and NDIS in coalition’s economic sights
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a raft of economic policies aimed at winning back voter support and countering the rise of One Nation.
Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes ‘Down Down’
The consumer watchdog will be seeking a "significant penalty" to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital in massive air attack
Russia has pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a massive aerial attack, killing at least one person and wounding dozens more.
‘He stood out’: the Aussie who’ll select England team
With a new Aussie selector, new female coach, new faces in the team -- and an old hand given a last chance -- it's been a huge day for English men's cricket.
Palestinian shot climbing West Bank barrier into Israel
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.
‘I’d be ready’: Jojo takes ‘Rat’ line to Origin dream
Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.
Pull up a seat for Australia’s biggest design event
From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.
Iran war looms over Trump’s China visit
US President Donald Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict with Iran, which he launched in late February.
Senate confirms Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
‘Scary’: Dragons winger felt like legs stopped working
St George Illawarra's Mat Feagai has described how he could not move his legs after suffering a scary back injury against Newcastle.
Pleas for humanity in justice after teen dies in jail
A death in custody is sparking renewed calls for a government to change the way it deals with incarceration and to shed its "populist law and order agenda".
Olympic planning queried in affair corruption referral
A relationship between senior ministers has triggered a corruption watchdog referral over possible conflicts of interest in Olympic venue and grant decisions.
Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump
China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.