NSW tipping Maroons fans to spark Blues’ ‘loose cannon’
Spencer Leniu is set to enter the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium as public enemy No.1, and Angus Crichton says it will suit the NSW fireball.
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Water-logged Blues say wet good prep for sunny Suncorp
NSW's second State of Origin training session looked like it could almost be washed out, but players say that's good preparation for a dry Suncorp Stadium.
How Ange is flying the flag for football in Australia
Ange Postecoglou's Europa League triumph has attracted huge attention around Australia and there is hope his success can have a halo effect.
CFMEU boss to step away from national leadership post
The CFMEU's national secretary Zach Smith has told staff he will step back from the role but continue to run one of its state branches.
Wallaroos look for World Cup measure against Canada
Fresh off a defeat of USA, the Wallaroos are eyeing a first-ever win over Canada as they build toward the Rugby World Cup in three months.
‘We don’t want to do that’: Swans coach on repeat bans
Poor discipline and bad technique is costing Sydney, says coach Dean Cox after two key players were suspended for separate high hits on Carlton defenders.
Caslick centre of attention in Test homecoming
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp will push rugby sevens convert Charlotte Caslick closer to the action when they host Canada in Brisbane.
Test skipper Wilson out to make a timely Red-hot return
Wallabies skipper and Reds star Harry Wilson has vowed to charge hard in his return from injury in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Hurricanes.
‘No moral equivalence’ over Russia prisoner swap talk
A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.
History repeats with Bulldogs bitten by Origin rule
Not for the first time, Canterbury are preparing to lose a player to State of Origin duty, but they are unlikely to see him take the field in the series opener.
Cable-tied worker focus of ‘sham’ jewellery heist trial
A jeweller admits staging the robbery of his store for financial gain but his trial will hinge on whether a staff member was in on it too.
‘Fresh as ever’: Paulo pushes past latest milestone
Junior Paulo has outlined the legacy he wants to leave at Parramatta ahead of his 250th NRL game, also explaining why he has no plans to retire soon.
Brailey ‘rewires brain’ to find running game for Sharks
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey has revealed how he "rewired his brain" to evolve his game and take Cronulla's attack to the next level with Addin Fonua-Blake.
Aussie shares at three-month high as big bank hits peak
Australia's banks have helped push the local stock market higher as the nation's most valuable company notches a share price record.
Death cap mushroom site found on Patterson’s computer
One year before it's alleged she deliberately served up a poisonous beef Wellington, a death cap mushroom website was accessed on Erin Patterson's computer.
Brother in ‘shock’ after alleged drug-deal murder
The brother of a murder-accused man has told a court his version of events after a father died during a home visit to recover a drug debt.
Changes as Maroons fight to avoid women’s Origin sweep
Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has made changes for the third women's State of Origin match as the Maroons hope to avoid a series whitewash.
Qantas makes mercy plea for illegal sackings ‘mistake’
Qantas has urged a court to treat its illegal sacking of almost 2000 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as a mistake and impose a "mid-range" penalty.
‘Blown away’ Lions coach makes big AFLW call
AFLW mainstay Craig Starcevich doesn't think the competition is a one-horse race, despite North Melbourne's dominance over the Lions in last year's final.
Lone Aussie man standing after The Box delivers carnage
Western Australia's Margaret River Pro, surfed at The Box for the first time since 2019, delivered some hairy moments in men's quarter-final action.
Bronco Walsh says sorry as TikTok punchline falls flat
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has raised eyebrows with a bizarre video he posted on TikTok during his injury lay-off.
Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.
‘Dumbfounded’: IOC meeting sought over 2032 venue
An advocacy group is seeking an urgent meeting with the International Olympic Committee in a bid to stop the construction of Brisbane 2032's centrepiece venue.
Army pilot took ‘evasive action’ before fatal crash
The pilot of an army helicopter took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision before the aircraft crashed and killed all four on board, a report reveals.
Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians despite Israel lifting a blockade.
Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit
The Israeli army has fired shots near a diplomatic delegation touring the city of Jenin in the north of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority says.
Olive branches offered for possible coalition reunion
The coalition could reunite just days after splitting as the Nationals and Liberals take their first steps towards a new agreement.
Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms
Devastating flooding has killed three people and the toll could rise even further as communities prepare for an enormous clean-up when waters finally drop.
The curse Bulldogs coach Beveridge ‘wore heavily’
Once a graveyard for the Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium has become a ground Luke Beveridge and his players no longer fear.
Regional house price growth outstrips capital cities
Two regional centres either side of a state capital recorded the highest dwelling value increases so far in 2025, as capital cities reverse a decline.
New Zealand stuck in red as government chases growth
New Zealand is mired in deficits and debt, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis's second budget showing the nation's economic pain.