‘Unfair’ for Manly coach to take sole blame: Bullemor
Ethan Bullemor has come to the defence of Manly coach Anthony Seibold after criticism over the Sea Eagles' form slump at the business end of the NRL season.
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WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp
The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.
Baby boy found dead inside storm drain was a newborn
Homicide detectives have pleaded for a mother to come forward amid concerns for her health after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a stormwater drain.
‘Fine for us’: Lions take injury hits in stride
Veteran Lions defender Ryan Lester reckons the premiers relish the adversity that comes with their mounting injury toll as they hunt back-to-back flags.
‘Kind of sucks’: why Min Woo needs to play like a robot
Min Woo Lee admits he will need to be a "more robotic" golfer to have success at the bigger PGA Tour events after his promising season lost its legs.
Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm
Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced a major shake-up for its vaccination arm and for jobs as the company aims to cut costs.
Funds for vulnerable kids spent on senior execs’ homes
Public money destined for vulnerable children was used to pay above-market rents for homes owned by a care provider's staff, MPs have been told.
Roosters’ Smith reveals ‘special connection’ to England
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith has opened up on his decision to represent England rather than Australia at international level.
‘Uncontrolled rage’: sledgehammer killer’s appeal fails
A man has argued he had been in such an "uncontrolled rage" when he fatally hit his wife from behind with a sledgehammer that he could not be liable for murder.
Broncos rake the best in NRL with no deal for 2026
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix is hopeful of striking a deal for 2026, but there is no offer tabled for the great clubman, who will soon have another mouth to feed.
Proteas spinner’s brilliance triggers Aussie collapse
Spin was king in Cairns as veteran South Africa tweaker Keshav Maharaj decimated Australia with a career-best haul in the first ODI.
BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime
BHP has delivered record production across several metal groups, but sluggish commodity prices and one state's royalty regime have chiselled away at earnings.
‘Targeted’ fatal stabbing outside servo sparks manhunt
Homicide detectives are combing for clues after a man with stab wounds was witnessed collapsing outside a service station before he died at the scene.
Dolphins bad boy back for finals tilt, set to extend
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension after a "sloppy" tackle gone wrong to boost his side's finals chances as a contract extension looms.
Crisis-driven response to family violence ‘must end’
There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.
Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence
Australia's pound-for-pound king Jai Opetaia could be forced to defend his IBF cruiserweight title in Istanbul.
Grim toll of aid workers killed in global hotspots
An Australian woman is one of the record number of aid workers who have died while serving others in the world's worst conflict zones.
Mother denies lying to protect pilot son in fatal crash
The family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a crash have denied accusations they concocted claims against reality TV star Matt Wright to deflect blame.
It stings: the big regret for Port’s departing coach
As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.
‘Boundless love’: tributes after dad, son killed
A father and son who died while they were on their way to buy ice cream after allegedly being struck by a ute have been fondly remembered with floral tributes.
Penrith ponder Yeo’s comeback, Mitchell still out
Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Marcelo Montoya are among the key players rated a chance to return from injury for this weekend's NRL games.
Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru
The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.
More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs
Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.
Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.
Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.
Spain battles record fires even after end of heatwave
Temperatures have fallen in Spain but crews continue to fight several major wildfires during one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades.
Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.
US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine this month as the world waits to see if peace talks between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin will eventuate.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatari negotiators say Hamas have approved a 60-day truce deal that includes "a pathway to a comprehensive agreement to end the war" in the Gaza Strip.
Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows’ wish over slur ban
A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.
The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
A plan to divert children with autism and development delays from the NDIS is crucial to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, the disability minister says.