Fressard’s path from school expulsion to Origin arena
It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.
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PM rallies troops, urges caucus to focus on Australians
The prime minister has celebrated women winning a majority of Labor's seats as the ousting of two ministers from cabinet draws sharp criticism.
‘They can just rot’: teen’s murderers face life in jail
Two men convicted of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey face life sentences after the boy was fatally bashed with a metal pole in an after-school attack.
Locals embrace family as three kids die in fire horror
A tragic house fire has claimed the lives of three children, devastating a family and sending a "ripple effect" through a shellshocked community.
How AI is being weaponised to attack Aussie businesses
Australia is among the world's biggest targets for online attacks and artificial intelligence technology is making intrusions harder to detect.
Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over ‘biggest mistake’
Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".
Mushroom cook’s co-parent relationship ‘very negative’
The teenage son of accused murderer Erin Patterson has described the relationship between his estranged parents before a death-cap mushroom-laced lunch.
Bail failing: legal services warn against tighter laws
Restricting bail and increasing penalties do not work to reduce crime, legal experts say, as 'tough on crime' measures continue to sweep across Australia.
Catholics pray for Pope Leo’s mission, Australian visit
Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy.
Kooka’s ‘heartbreaking’ exile ends after Games shame
Tom Craig has been recalled to the Kookaburras after serving a six-month Hockey Australia ban following his arrest in Paris after the side's Olympics exit.
Wilson wows top-ranked Ferreira in surfing comeback
Men's wildcards Julian Wilson and Morgan Cibilic will fly the Australian flag in the Gold Coast Pro after Wilson's boilover win against No.1 Italo Ferreira.
‘Proud’ Ange as Spurs book Europa League final place
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham have overcome a tricky hurdle in the Arctic Circle to book a place in the Europa League final against Manchester United.
Keeley Davis moves on from Origin eye-gouge saga
Keeley Davis has put the women's State of Origin eye-gouging saga behind her as NSW looks to close out a series victory in Sydney.
Oliver ‘frustrated’ at AFL speculation: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.
Training for Bondi mall security operator ‘troubling’
Concerns had been raised over the competency of a security guard who was the sole control room operator during a mall stabbing spree, an inquest has been told.
Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty
A murdered Indigenous teen identified his killers before he "died for absolutely nothing", his mother says after a jury found three men guilty over the death.
Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.
Power say racism is ‘persistent’ after AFL bans Rioli
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended.
Maguire wants Mam to prove he’s up for Broncos badge
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has made clear Ezra Mam must prove his form playing Queensland Cup, before winning his way back into Brisbane's NRL team.
Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season
Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.
Terror suspect killed couple after tracking ‘failure’
It is "not satisfactory" that a terrorism suspect was able to evade tracking while on bail and kill two people before police shot him, a coroner says.
Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar
Tom Barrass will sit out Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne as Sam Mitchell manages the experienced defender's workload with an eye towards the AFL finals.
Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims
NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.
Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints
Carlton expect Charlie Curnow to face St Kilda despite the star forward being involved in a heavy collision at training.
ANZ shares sell-off after flat cash profit of $3.6b
Investors have hit sell on ANZ shares after the big four bank posted a cash profit less than what the market hoped to see.
Drop in kids going to jail prompts controversial review
A landmark High Court ruling on criminal responsibility for children has led to a drop in the number of kids found guilty amid calls to tackle youth crime.
‘The heat is on’ but Hasler remains cool under pressure
Des Hasler is adamant that David Fifita is part of Gold Coast's future, while maintaining he can help coach the club out of their poor start to 2025.
Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown
The Opals have put on a final quarter show to hold off a fast-finishing New Zealand team to win the first match in a three-game series between the teams.
‘Inferno’: Pakistan vows retaliation after India strike
Tensions between India and Pakistan are soaring after India struck "terrorist camps" in Pakistani Kashmir, which Islamabad branded an act of war.
Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch
AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted -- and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.
More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope
Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating that no pope has been elected as cardinals gather in their conclave for a second day.