Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match
With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.
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Blood discovered in car boot after teen’s mystery death
Police did not seem interested in key evidence after a teenager's body was found on train tracks, forcing family to investigate, an inquest has been told.
Clue in hunt for ‘lowlife’ arsonists over deadly attack
A tip-off to police and a new image of a person of interest could help investigators find those responsible for a firebombing that killed an innocent woman.
Lash takes top Bullets job after ‘game-changing’ review
Brisbane have appointed Stu Lash as their new coach, installing the adviser who had been on the NBL club's panel hunting for Justin Schueller's replacement.
Allianz won’t ever truly be your home: Robbo to Souths
Trent Robinson understands bitter rivals South Sydney wanting to use Allianz Stadium, but says it will only ever truly be the Sydney Roosters' home ground.
Miami a Masters tune-up for Smith and LIV Golf’s dozen
Australian Cameron Smith will be among 12 LIV Golf members to compete in Miami before jetting into Augusta in the hunt for a Masters green jacket.
Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.
Crime spiking in regions as youth crackdown challenged
One state faces a "regional crime crisis" with roots in family dysfunction and a tougher laws and crackdowns will not fix it, a leading youth advocate says.
Cats welcome back Stewart, Mannagh for Demons clash
Defender Tom Stewart and forward Shaun Mannagh will return for Geelong's match against Melbourne, but midfielder Mitch Knevitt is out because of injury.
AFL Tribunal could solve crime problems: Suns coach
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says if the AFL Tribunal was in charge of Australia's courts, it could solve the nation's crime problems.
Australian shares narrow early losses after Trump dump
The Australian share market has closed lower but recovered from an early bloodbath after worse-than-expected US tariffs spooked investors.
Penrith’s mass exodus finally challenges NRL dynasty
For years critics have questioned when Penrith's big-name exits would begin to challenge their dynasty, and it finally may be happening now.
Power gun Butters, Dees’ Pickett back in AFL round four
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters and Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett headline the high-profile inclusions for round four of the AFL season.
Late Kris stunner seals Raiders comeback over Cronulla
An otherwise dull second half exploded into life in the final seconds, as Sebastian Kris scored late to seal a famous 24-20 NRL win for Canberra over Cronulla.
Problem for Houston as Pies give Carlton the blues
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston could be in trouble for a high bump on Lachie Fogarty during the Magpies' hard-fought win over Carlton.
Search for flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather
Poor weather conditions have forced the renewed search for missing flight MH370 to be suspended until the end of the year, Malaysia's government says.
Work on TikTok deal in a good place: US vice president
US Vice President JD Vance says a deal for non-Chinese ownership of TikTok will emerge before a weekend deadline.
China retaliates in global trade war with tariffs on US
Beijing is slapping levies on all US products in retaliation to President Donald Trump as his tariffs rock world markets and fuel fears of a global downturn.
Pies’ Houston hit with another AFL ban over high bump
Dan Houston has been given a two-match suspension after he caught Lachie Fogarty with a high bump during Collingwood's win over arch-rivals Carlton.
Horan’s caution as Wallabies coach hunt drags on
Tim Horan thinks the appointment of a current Australian Super Rugby coach to replace Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies could have unintended consequences.
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts
An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.
Dutton approval rating plunges to worst level since becoming opposition leader
After a week of zipping across the nation in pursuit of votes, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have crossed paths on the campaign trail for the first time.
Freed Mokbel all smiles amid ‘very strong’ appeal case
Underworld figure Tony Mokbel walked out of court to applause, tasting freedom for the first time in 18 years before his long-awaited Lawyer X appeal.
DCE pursuit wouldn’t force Sandon Smith out of Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are sticking by Sandon Smith in a tough start to the season for the new first-choice five-eighth.
Cross-code gun ‘going with the wind’ on footy future
In-demand teenager Shalom Sauaso isn't sure where her sporting future lies as she prepares to play both professional rugby union and league in the same year.
Marine climate projects might do more harm than good
Potential environmental damage from a growing number of marine climate projects should be scrutinised more carefully before approval, a study says.
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Hudson Young was the first victim of the NRL's high-tackle crackdown after being sin-binned against Cronulla, but the Canberra forward has avoided a ban.
Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah
Gaza City authorities say an Israeli strike has killed at least 27 people in a school building while Israel's army says it struck a militant command centre.
Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find
Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.
Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine
Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.