Business as usual as Giants star confronts his Demons
Whether the feeling is uncanny or one of nervousness, GWS star Clayton Oliver isn't letting anything show ahead of a reunion with former side Melbourne.
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Mandatory recycling could help tyres go round and round
Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.
Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi
The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state's firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot.
Guilty verdict decades after love triangle murder
After days of jury deliberations, a man has been found guilty of violently killing his romantic rival and throwing his body in a river.
Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been predicted for the coming days in Australia's southeast, with wild weather possibly disrupting the State of Origin opener.
US kills one man in alleged drug boat strike in Pacific
The US has launched another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.
Liquid mercury ‘show and tell’ shuts outback town
Mercury vials taken from a town dump to school have shut key sites in an outback town as firefighting crews test the air and search for more contamination.
The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out
The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.
Advocates blast ‘Groundhog Day’ employment changes
People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.
Banks on notice as Westpac fined for failing clients
Banking giant Westpac has been slugged with a $26 million penalty for failing to support customers in need, a decision an expert says sends a clear message.
Heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
A spring heatwave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking "mind-bogglingly crazy" temperature records and triggering government warnings.
Slater ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Origin rookie Walker
Nine days in State of Origin camp have enhanced Billy Slater's opinion of rookie Queensland halfback Sam Walker.
Israel kills new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza attack
Israel says an air strike on Gaza's Maghazi camp was a targeted strike on armed terrorists, killing Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief.
Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call
A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Strikes on Iran's southern Hormozgan province represent a "gross violation" of a tenuous ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks, Tehran says.
Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes
International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.
‘Kidding ourselves’: Daley won’t cop Cleary Origin talk
Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.
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Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve
A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.
Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again
James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.
‘Arbitrage’: Saints hope for another Max Hall in draft
St Kilda have high hopes for new recruit Campbell Lake, two years after they had major mid-season draft success by bringing in Max Hall.
Inglis to lead Australia in Pakistan with Marsh crocked
Josh Inglis, who made history as Australia's first English-born cricket captain since the 19th century, will again lead the team with Mitch Marsh injured.
Queensland duo pull off French Open sensations in Paris
Queenslanders Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have caused two of the biggest sensations of the French Open, defeating marquee players at Roland Garros.
Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost
The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.
Corruption watchdog chief concedes he’s a distraction
Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang
Queensland's Carter Gordon feels the Reds' best rugby is ahead of them and is hopeful his team hits top form with the Super Rugby Pacific finals looming.
Broncos big guns back as Sharks lose key playmaker
Manly have received a massive boost against Cronulla with forward Ben Trbojevic cleared to play after an HIA was reclassified by the NRL.
‘Bit more fire’: Ivan Cleary on Penrith star’s NSW snub
Penrith's Ivan Cleary says the stars have aligned for him to name his State of Origin stars for the Warriors clash, as he backs fullback Dylan Edwards to star.
How NRL’s bench shake-up could shape Origin I
The six-man bench will give NSW coach Laurie Daley and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater plenty of cause for thought in the State of Origin series opener.
‘Life of the party’ Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers
Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.
Heartbreak as cops avoid charges over Aboriginal death
Police says anger in communities will be understandable after a decision not to prosecute officers who held down an Aboriginal man who died.
Scott the latest casualty as Essendon bomb again
After six-straight losses this season and 7931 days since winning a final, Essendon have decided Brad Scott isn't part of the solution.