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.
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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.
‘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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump-Turnbull spat overshadows talk of tariff relief
Australian hopes of US tariff exemptions hinge on Donald Trump's talks with the federal government, not rows with a former prime minister, an ex-diplomat says.
‘Speed is power’: Kini lives Bruce Lee ethos for Titans
Keano Kini is the 'Special K' of the Gold Coast and the pocket rocket has promised more fearless charges as he brushes aside any talk of second-year syndrome.
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.
COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning
Health experts have warned Australia is less prepared for the next pandemic as a report details instances of governments ignoring human rights during COVID-19.
Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages
Users of Elon Musk's X have reported several outages on the social media platform, with the owner blaming "a massive cyberattack".
Syria’s president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".
Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.
Canberra clash after caravan revealed as terror con job
The opposition leader denies Labor claims of dodging police briefings on a caravan loaded with explosives, saying the minister is just trying to look tough.
Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet
The number of satellites providing vital services could be cut in the coming years due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing space debris.
Muddy recovery under way as rain eases in Alfred’s wake
The clean-up has begun following an ex-cyclone but some people will recover sooner than others, with flooding still impacting areas and many without power.
US and Ukraine meet after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials are meeting for crunch talks on ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv's forces launched massive drone attack on Moscow.
Fears for environment after ships collide off UK
Britain is bracing for environmental damage after a ship carrying toxic chemicals hit a tanker laden with jet fuel in the North Sea, setting the vessels ablaze.
Pope follows Vatican’s spiritual retreat from afar
Pope Francis has had another quiet night in hospital, where he's remotely observing a spiritual retreat as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Brown to leave Eels, set to join Knights on mega deal
Parramatta have confirmed five-eighth Dylan Brown will leave the club at season's end, with the five-eighth set to sign a monster deal to join Newcastle.
Innovation urged to hurdle green superpower roadblocks
Australia has largely embraced the renewable energy superpower vision, but its key architect fears the transition to green power is falling short.