Lions ‘heartbeat’ back as Giants sweat on skipper
Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich and Melbourne's Jack Viney are both set to return to AFL action after extended stints on the sidelines because of concussion.
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Tupou set to fire up and tame the Lions, say Wallabies
Taniela Tupou's teammates are tipping the powerhouse prop to hit top gear during the Wallabies' three-Test series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
Marines on LA streets will have power to make arrests
The Trump administration is ramping up its response to protests in LA against its immigration crackdown, with Marines authorised to make arrests set to arrive.
Nurse who hid $1.7m drug money under bed spared jail
An assistant nurse has blamed a destructive relationship for why she agreed to hide $1.7 million in a duffle bag under her bed for a major cocaine ring.
Dropped DCE has little to prove, but data says Manly do
Manly's Jekyll-and-Hyde status is rammed home by their away form against low-ranked teams since August 2024. They must overturn the trend on the Gold Coast.
To’o backed to be fit but Blues keep Kiraz on stand-by
Jacob Kiraz will remain on stand-by for State of Origin II as NSW winger Brian To'o tries to beat a hamstring injury.
Fiji set to challenge Wallabies before Lions series
Fiji have named a formidable squad for a Test against the Wallabies next month in Newcastle.
Setback for Sydney Roosters gun as comeback delayed
Sam Walker is expected to miss the round-15 clash against Newcastle after going down with injury at Sydney Roosters training.
Mushroom cook’s triple denial as trial grilling ends
Accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson has ended her marathon stint in the witness box with an emotional turn after denying repeated accusations of lying.
Students ‘forced into slavery’ with scholarship lure
A woman who allegedly lured PNG students to Australia and used debt bondage to force them to work on farms has been charged with human trafficking.
Crows coach laments ‘unfair’ report involving veteran
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.
Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home
Indigenous custodians have received the remains of ancestors that had been kept in Japanese institutions, in what is considered a vital step towards healing.
Family gives back after tragic end for missing girl
Pheobe Bishop's family hope to give back to a community that rallied around them in their time of need, throwing their support behind a friend's fundraiser.
Sun sets on another state’s solar home battery rebate
Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.
Dawson loses final ‘futile’ appeal of murder conviction
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has run out of options to escape an almost certain death behind bars after the High Court refused to hear his murder appeal.
Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail
A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.
Erin McNaught’s baby son diagnosed with brain tumour
Model Erin McNaught and her partner say they are "absolutely shattered" but remain hopeful after their baby son was diagnosed with a large brain tumour.
Big step as Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations
An official declaration that Iran is in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations raises the prospect of a referral to the UN Security Council.
Death toll climbs from passenger plane crash in India
The death toll has climbed to more than 100 after a plane bound for London crashed into a residential area of a city in western India.
Aid staff killed in Gaza ambush Israel blames on Hamas
Five Palestinian aid workers have been killed by Hamas militants who ambushed a bus travelling to an aid site in southern Gaza, Israel says.
Up to Australia’s bowlers again in WTC title defence
South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Trindall puts Sharks’ season on track in crucial win
Braydon Trindall has scored a double and had a role in one other try as Cronulla came from 12 points down to beat St George Illawarra 30-18.
Swim king Chalmers plans to feast while he can
Two big guns differed in reaction to their latest swims while an Australian record of Ariarne Titmus was broken at the selection trials for the world titles.
Search for missing after Air India crash kills hundreds
The world's worst aviation disaster in a decade has killed more than 240 people with rescuers searching for missing people and clues on why the plane crashed.
Judge declares mistrial at Harvey Weinstein rape trial
A judge has been forced to declare a mistrial at Harvey Weinstein's rape case after a juror described being threatened over his vote.
Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment
Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.
Flanagan bewildered by costly Dragons kick-off penalty
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he was "amazed" at some of the refereeing decisions suffered by his side in their loss to local-rivals Cronulla.
‘Bite the bullet’: call for a deep dive on subs deal
A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.
PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks
As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.
IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says
A rapid review of Australia's IVF industry will scrutinise the safety and quality of state regulatory schemes after recent embryo mix-ups.
Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop
Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.