Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers
The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.
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Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout
Star Entertainment Group shares have fallen to a three-week low as the casino company said it anticipates receiving a last-minute bailout offer.
NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability
New Zealand's High Court has cleared the three owners of offshore volcano Whakaari for liability for deaths and harm from a 2019 eruption.
AUKUS deal safe despite Trump’s acronym stumble: PM
Anthony Albanese has downplayed suggestions the AUKUS alliance was under threat after Donald Trump appeared to not know what it was.
Damaging surf and high tides as cyclone spirals closer
A tropical cyclone is increasingly likely to stay offshore but will bring damaging waves, surf and high tides as it draws closer to the coast.
Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill
China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.
Trump dodges UK plea for Ukraine security guarantee
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there can be no long-term peace in Ukraine without firm US security guarantees, an argument Donald Trump has dismissed.
Gene Hackman, wife and dog were ‘dead for some time’
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are "suspicious enough" to warrant an investigation, authorities say.
Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists
Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.
Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia
A guarded sense of optimism surrounds Pope Francis and his recovery from pneumonia as he reaches the two-week mark in hospital.
Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets
If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.
All teams to be offered Vegas trip before double-ups
The NRL will resist the temptation to bring back its more prominent clubs for second Las Vegas visits until every team has been offered a turn in Sin City.
Marnus: Aussies want to silence crowd, not rely on rain
Marnus Labuschagne knows rain in Lahore could ease Australia into the Champions Trophy semi-finals - but he'd rather they go out and beat Afghanistan.
Host ‘relieved’ of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC
The ABC has denies it sacked a pro-Palestine fill-in host by taking her off air, claiming it was contractually allowed to shorten her shifts.
Lions say ‘no malice’ in Starcevich concussion incident
Brandon Starcevich's concussion will rule him out of AFL's opening round and put the spotlight again on players pushing opponents into marking contests.
Israel seeks to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire
Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and get more hostages home, saying it was in a stronger position to negotiate because of US backing.
Starcevich concussed as Crows beat Lions in AFL
Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich will miss their AFL season opener against Geelong next week after he was concussed in their loss to Adelaide.
Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot
For the first time since 2015, Bendigo will contest the WNBL grand final after seeing off Sydney by 17 points in game two of their semi-final series.
Son of Black Caps quick to join Dolphins in 2026
Giant Newcastle prop Sebastian Su'a, son of a former New Zealand left-armer, will join the Dolphins next season on a two-year deal.
Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.
Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season
The early signs are captain Marcus Bontempelli will be ready for round one after he was forced off early in the Western Bulldogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn.
Man stabbed before body found in concrete, court told
A murder trial has been told by a woman that she saw Andrew Walsh being stabbed before his body was discovered wrapped in plastic and encased in concrete.
How Benny and the Jets forged new Broncos six-gun
Ben Hunt is ready to play five-eighth for Brisbane with the same freedom and off-the-cuff style that he displayed in 2017 for Ipswich in a career turning point.
‘Cruise from hell’ passengers reimbursed and then some
Passengers will get back about double what they paid for a storm-affected P&O cruise from Australia to the south Pacific.
Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street
A car has been seized as police ramp up their investigation after a 27-year-old woman was fatally shot on a suburban street in broad daylight.
Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine
Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.
Wilson’s plot to win Aussie keeping selection debate
NSW wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson has been named the best player of the WNCL this summer, but knows she will have to wait longer for Australian selection.
‘Truly sorry’ Mam faces possible personal legal action
Contrite Brisbane star Ezra Mam has revealed why he waited two months to reach out to victims of his car accident and is ready for any legal action against him.
Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann
Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.
Football Australia want Matildas coach by mid-year
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will coach at least two more games, but Football Australia want a permanent head coach in place by mid-year.
NRL defends Trump’s Vegas invite after charity backlash
White Ribbon called the NRL "tone deaf" for inviting Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures, but the league's chief executive disagrees with the charity.