Cotton key as Sixers join unpredictable NBL title race
All eyes are on Bryce Cotton as he joins the Adelaide 36ers, chasing NBL glory in one of the hardest title races to predict in league history.
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Storm star’s injury passes first test ahead of final
Jahrome Hughes says his injured arm passed its first test, with the Storm halfback donning a brace in training in a bid to play in the NRL preliminary final.
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement
Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.
ABC spells it out: Trump-taunted reporter ‘doing job’
Donald Trump's dressing-down of an Australian journalist has been condemned at home and abroad as he hints at a long-awaited meeting with Anthony Albanese.
Bulldogs’ demolition chief out to raze Penrith dynasty
Jethro Rinakama wants to help Canterbury into their first preliminary final in over 10 years as the Dogs look to end Penrith's charmed NRL finals run.
Labor grassroots want action after UN’s genocide edict
More than 100 Labor branches have declared their support for sanctions against Israel following a UN finding of genocide in Gaza.
Coal ‘crisis’: hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed
A mining giant has been labelled "un-Australian" by a state government for cutting hundreds of jobs and mothballing one of its oldest sites.
‘So embarrassed’: The loss that saved Penrith’s season
Penrith spiralled into a "vortex of self pity" after a loss to Newcastle. This is how Ivan Cleary dragged them back to contend for yet another premiership.
Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis
Longstanding, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.
Retail shares and miners weigh on Australian shares
Australian shares have more than wiped this week's gains ahead of a key US interest rate decision, with most local sectors trading lower.
Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury
Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace.
Bullish Labuschagne makes Ashes statement with century
Marnus Labuschagne has started the summer with a classy ton in a 55-run win by Queensland over Victoria, as Glenn Maxwell blitzed a century of his own.
Former commando denied bail over drugs and gun charges
A former elite soldier accused of possessing 45 grams of meth was caught up in a police raid while trying to buy drugs for his own use, a judge has heard.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.
‘It sits fine’: Mitchell unfazed after Merrett meeting
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is comfortable with how he's being portrayed in the media as Essendon captain Zach Merrett pursues a trade.
Canberra’s 2010 nightmare gives hope of finals recovery
Canberra's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane was the longest finals match in 15 years. But the 2010 Wests Tigers show it is possible for the Raiders to recover.
Child abuse web searches may be autofill, teacher says
A former teacher can't recall searching for child abuse online but says a graphic search in his internet history may have been filled automatically.
Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement
Liam Paro has breezed through an eventful fight week as the former super lightweight champion aims to make a statement in his welterweight debut.
Shibasaki learns from ‘mistake’, star Bronco given tick
Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki has opened up on lessons learned from getting dropped, as key forward Brendan Piakura is cleared to play in the prelim final.
Raider’s unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong
Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season.
The luckless Shark who wouldn’t take no for an answer
Jesse Colquhoun has overcome three career-threatening injuries and rejection as a junior to become a go-to starter in Cronulla's forward pack.
Aker’s Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale
Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.
Big Ben extends time at Broncos dream factory
Brisbane's mature-age rookie Ben Talty signed his two-year extension as soon as he laid eyes on it after making the most of his NRL opportunity.
JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener
New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.
‘Wall of liquidity’ may boost shares even further
Pinnacle Investment Management's chief investment strategist says interest rate cuts and strong economic fundamentals are strong tailwinds for equities.
Australian shares close lower as banks and miners drag
September continues to be a challenging month for Australia's share market which is heading towards a third straight week of losses.
Huge manhunt under way for armed fugitive
Police are hunting a fugitive accused of shooting a man and fleeing the scene of a crash, warning that he is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.
Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
A mother who left three children aged under five at home alone minutes before a fire engulfed the property and killed two girls has been freed on bail.
‘The worst thing’: finals setback keeps driving Cat
Five years after he was dropped during the finals, one of Geelong's top midfielders says the setback continues to drive him.
Gout Gout cruises through his 200m heat at worlds
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.
ADNOC-led consortium abandons $A28b Santos takeover bid
An Abu Dhabi-led consortium has withdrawn its blockbuster bid to buy Australian gas producer Santos.