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Dearden learns from Cherry-Evans to make No.7 his own
Tom Dearden made a point to reflect on Daly Cherry-Evans' State of Origin preparations before going out and making Queensland's No.7 jersey his own in Perth.
How new coach can be ‘missing piece’ for Matildas
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has kicked off his tenure and veteran striker Emily Gielnik already has the feeling he can achieve something special.
Kebab shop shooting continues state’s ‘violent chapter’
An allegedly high-ranking organised crime figure is expected to recover from the latest attempt on his life as police hunt for those behind the brazen attack.
Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
Two arrested over fatal shooting in Bali villa
Two people have been arrested over the shooting of two Australian men in a Bali villa, one of whom died at the scene.
Slater fires back at ‘grub’ label in take down of Woods
Billy Slater has claimed former NSW prop Aaron Woods does not deserve a voice in the media after he labelled the Queensland coach a "grub."
Panthers take on Warriors without Origin stars
Penrith will field a severely understrength side against the Warriors while Parramatta have a new halves pairing to take on the Gold Coast this weekend.
Cleary feels Luai love as he prepares to equal Johns
Nathan Cleary is set to join Andrew Johns and Mitchell Pearce for the most games in the NSW No.7 jersey, but the Blues halfback still feels he's on the up.
Eagles give update on Oscar Allen’s double injury blow
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen doesn't need surgery on his double injury blow, but it remains to be seen whether he returns to play this season.
Cockroaches beat out Bears in Perth Origin lead-up
Hundreds of Origin fans have rocked up in the heart of Perth to greet their heroes, and one of them fired a barb at Queensland coach Billy Slater.
Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbing
A decades-low primary vote and the challenges posed by teal independents will be key elements of a review into the Liberals' crushing federal election loss.
Souths keep up Allianz fight after government rejection
South Sydney CEO Blake Solly has insisted the club's fight to return to Moore Park is not over, despite the move being rejected by the NSW state government.
Dozens more killed awaiting aid in Gaza
Dozens more Gazans have reportedly been killed waiting for food and humanitarian aid, with 51 killed in one incident and reports coming in of another 20.
More bodies found from latest Russian attack on Kyiv
The death toll from a Russian strike on an apartment building has risen as Ukraine condemns the deadliest attack on Kyiv in 2025.
Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him
Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
The treasurer has kicked off a journey that he hopes will result in broad agreement on changes that help solve Australia's economic challenges.
Fate of construction union hangs on High Court ruling
The embattled CFMEU will find out if its bid to overturn its construction division being forced into administration will be accepted by the High Court.
Defence slams ‘absurd’ theories in deadly mushroom case
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's barrister has criticised the prosecution's "absurd theories" as he lays out his final arguments in her triple-murder trial.
Power customers promised tougher rules on price gouging
More downwards pressure on power bills is the goal of planned tweaks to regulated electricity pricing now on the federal government's agenda.
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.
Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump’s call for surrender
Iran supreme leader has dismissed US calls to give in and warned against American involvement as President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes.
Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being ‘tough’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains at a G7 meeting in Canada for trade talks following President Donald Trump's early departure from the summit.
Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial
Hopes of Sean "Diddy" Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.
‘Crime talk’ and fear fuel punitive views in the bush
People in rural Australia want tougher penalties for criminals, with "significant" punitive views influenced by fear and a lack of trust in the justice system.
G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda
The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.
NBL ignites fixture with midweek, in-season tournament
Players in the winning team of the NBL's new in-season, Wednesday night tournament will share $180,000 as the league again borrows from the NBA playbook.
Season of ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ needs another bolter
As AFL finalists jockey for top-four slots, half the league runs the risk of becoming irrelevant over the next two months.
Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics
Israeli troops have killed nearly 60 Palestinians and wounded hundreds as they sought aid in Gaza, officials say.
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.
Knee injury forces Wallabies prop into early retirement
Six-time Wallabies prop Matt Gibbon has retired from rugby and, with training as an electrician and builder, will pursue a career in real estate.