Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement
After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.
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Kennedy takes defensive lessons from Vegas into Cowboys
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy says the loss to Penrith in Las Vegas showed him where he needs to improve, and the Sharks they can take it to the NRL's best.
Reports of ‘rafting’ fire ants prompt border crackdown
A temporary ban has been put in place for some products in an attempt to stop "super pest" fire ants from hitching a ride over state lines.
‘So much strength’: women call for end to violence
Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality.
NRL’s Tatola urges Munro to avoid the mistakes he made
Junior Tatola went to a dark place when sidelined with a long-term injury and says he'll be ready to make sure Tyrone Munro doesn't make the same mistakes.
NBA’s Pelicans in historic Melbourne pre-season visit
The New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in historic NBA pre-season fixtures in the Victorian capital.
Scott hopes ‘stable’ Bombers become destination club
Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.
Kookas flicking ace defies injury to make final cut
Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has finalised his full-time squad, with fit-again Joel Rintala among seven included in the 24-strong list.
Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge
The Australian share market has resumed its downward trend, after dropping sharply in early trading and recovering a little in the wake of a US market sell-off.
Dolphins suffer double injury blow after week from hell
The Dolphins have further adversity to face in Newcastle with forwards Connelly Lemuelu and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki both ruled out.
Bulldog Bontempelli’s calf injury ‘progressing nicely’
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.
Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as ‘carry-on’
Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney.
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
Australia's economic outlook is looking rosier as inflation continues to fall and following the first decline in interest rates in more than four years.
Director faults firefighters over toxic recycling blaze
A former company director once responsible for processing 60 per cent of Victoria's recyclable waste has partly blamed firefighters for a major toxic blaze.
‘I would be dead’: mum makes fateful call amid storm
A decision to stay away after power was restored to her neighbourhood may have saved a mother-of-two's life, with a tree destroying her home soon afterwards.
Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue
Embattled casino group Star Entertainment has confirmed the lender behind a $940 million refinancing deal, as it mulls multiple pathways for survival
‘Anti-Jones crusade’ claim as abuse charge rejected
An award-winning journalist has been thrust into the spotlight of retired shock jock Alan Jones's abuse case as his lawyer questioned police integrity.
‘Feast or famine’: farmers count the cost of heavy rain
Farmers are determined to get their winter crops in the ground after flooding rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred inundated paddocks and swept away soil.
Cobbo sends signal to Broncos legend of carnage to come
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has started the season with a hat-trick, and mentor Steve Renouf has noted key signs the "freakish talent" is about to cut loose.
Flanagan backs Ilias to prove a point against Souths
Lachlan Ilias believes he is a better player on arriving at St George Illawarra, and the No.7 has a chance to prove it in his return bout against South Sydney.
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Fenech factor adds spice to Jarvis-Thurman showdown
Boxing legend Jeff Fenech has made a conspicuous appearance at the weigh-in for his former charge Brock Jarvis's super-welterweight showdown with Keith Thurman.
Manly expect Vegas disappointment to spark Warriors
Manly are wary of the Warriors after the Kiwi side struggled under the bright Las Vegas lights in round one of the NRL season.
Prado sheds sidekick act with designs on starring role
The Prado has been a trusty wingman for the big LandCruiser for more than 40 years, but that's changed after a stunning redesign - not that everybody is happy.
Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards
Australia is one of a handful of countries that met World Health Organization air quality standards last year.
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.
Swans’ injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.
Why Hazelton spurned NRL rivals to ink new Sharks deal
Towering prop Tom Hazelton has revealed why he declined offers from rival NRL clubs to remain with a Cronulla side boasting high-calibre forwards.
United eye home comforts in NBL championship series
Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May
The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.