Tributes for trailblazer’s turbulent time as top cop
Lauded as a no-nonsense reformer, the first woman to lead Australia's biggest police force is headed for the exit after cutting short her five-year term.
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Coalition alliance rethink as city, rural divide opens
Nationals MPs are openly questioning the coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, including one senator who was voted out after the election.
Waratahs coach wields axe for must-win Reds battle
Coach Dan McKellar has made six changes to the NSW Waratahs' starting side for their must-win Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds.
Papenhuyzen says Bellamy still punchy over NRL loss
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his team have learnt lessons after reacting to some Canberra niggle, which contributed to their late Magic Round loss.
Is Valkanis the man to get Brisbane roaring again?
Incoming Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis boasts an immense international resume he says has instilled the grit needed to resuscitate the sleeping giants.
Helicopter in fatal army crash a known ‘underperformer’
A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".
Gordon locks in as Kiss sends firm message to poachers
Wallabies star Jake Gordon has explained why he's staying put as coach-in-waiting Les Kiss prepares to get hands-on in rugby's running battle with poachers.
Staggs credits soulmate on cusp of new Broncos deal
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has opened up on his new deal, a possible State of Origin recall and how his partner helped save him from oblivion.
Netball Aust accused of mishandling bullying complaint
Ex-Firebird Remi Kamo and the Australian Netball Players' Association believe an independent investigation into the Queensland club's culture was mishandled.
Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege
Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.
Reds rival rates Tupou a must for Lions, Cup success
Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has delivered a stirring endorsement of Waratahs prop Taniela Tupou ahead of their high-stakes Super Rugby Pacific grudge match.
WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise
The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.
Moses or Luai: five-eighth speculation remains for NSW
Sticking with a recognised No.6 or picking a halfback who has lit up the NRL since his return is just one of the burning questions for NSW before Origin.
Penrith look to play smarter to revive flagging season
Penrith players have refused to buy into the notion they are "back" after the flogging of Brisbane, but are beginning to feel a familiarity in their game again.
Storm star sees Perth’s lure as race for talent begins
Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen believes Perth will be an attractive option for NRL players contemplating a change of clubs.
Montemurro to coach Matildas: former captain approves
Football Australia's protracted search for the new Matildas coach is set to deliver Joe Montemurro the job, which would delight former captain Melissa Barbieri.
Maroons resist selection shake-up for women’s Origin II
Queensland will not make wholesale changes to the side that lost game one of the women's Origin series, with forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi the only new face.
Greens mired in group-think and gen Z zone: co-founder
The Greens need to confront a lack of free speech within the party, its co-founder says, following a poor performance at the federal election.
Heartbreak for 7s men in brutal world champs near-miss
Australia's rugby sevens men have been denied a World Championship semi-final spot after their match-winning try was controversially waved away on review.
Kiraz’s Origin message as Dogs down Fifita-less Titans
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has explained his controversial omission of David Fifita after Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz scored a hat-trick in a 38-18 win.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
‘Alban-easy’, PM basks in afterglow of election victory
Scooping gelato and sipping coffee with locals: the prime minister has continued typical campaign tasks without the weight of an election on his shoulders.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Garbin stars as Vixens top Mavericks in Melbourne derby
Sophie Garbin has scored 42 goals to lift the Melbourne Vixens to a third straight victory over cross-town rivals the Melbourne Mavericks.
Nweke scores 54 as Swifts beat Thunderbirds
The NSW Swifts have beaten the Queensland Thunderbirds by eight points, with Grace Nweke continuing her scoring hot streak.
Cleary haunts Broncos again in Penrith’s watershed win
Nathan Cleary was the star of the show as out-of-sorts NRL premiers Penrith scored a breakthrough win over Brisbane at Magic Round.
Yze backs Balta after jeers from Hawks fans
Richmond defender Noah Balta was jeered by Hawthorn fans as he returned to AFL action for the first time since being sentenced for assault.
Raiders stun Storm after golden-point drama
Canberra have come back from a 14-point deficit to shock Melbourne 20-18 after a series of controversial decisions rocked the final match of Magic Round.
Cameron, Lions mids flex to continue QClash dominance
Brisbane's midfield have dominated in a 17-point QClash defeat of Gold Coast that sent the in-form Suns crashing back to earth.
Japan, China trade airspace violation accusations
Japan and China have both lodged protests about airspace violations around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands, which Beijing also claims.
Police foil Lady Gaga concert beach bomb plot in Rio
Brazilian police have foiled a bomb plot targeting a Lady Gaga concert which saw more than two million fans flock to Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.