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.
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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.
Suns job has ‘invigorated’ me: ex-Kangaroos coach Shaw
Rhyce Shaw reckons his return to head coaching has invigorated him after the former North Melbourne mentor initially hesitated to take the Suns' AFLW role.
Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case
The judiciary is apologising for an error in a case involving senior members of South Australia's parliament.
Titans’ Wallaby star to play first game in 357 days
Gold Coast's Carter Gordon, who played 8 Tests for the Wallabies, will play his first rugby league game in almost a year after surgery for a spinal fluid leak.
Wheelchair user walked naked before stabbing woman
A man accused of stabbing a woman to death was covered in blood and had some of his organs hanging out of his torso, a witness has told a murder trial.
Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully ‘soon’
Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.
Young pilots idolised reality TV star, court told
Despite breaching aviation rules, TV reality star Matt Wright was looked up to by young pilots who readily obeyed his orders, a court has been told.
‘We’re open’, but tourists scared off by algal bloom
Tourism operators are seeing visitor numbers plummet as reports of a devastating algal bloom spread, with misconceptions it is affecting the entire coastline.
Cover-up claims over ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water
More types of so-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water as scientists grapple with finding and removing them from the environment.
Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles’ AFLW venue change
Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.
Burns ready to step up in Sharks’ finals fight
Cronulla's Billy Burns is preparing to start against Gold Coast, with a win much needed to stay in the NRL's top eight.
N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills
North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.
Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash
An English tourist has pleaded guilty over the death of a man after she collided with him while riding an e-scooter drunk.
Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost
Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.
Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl
Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.