Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change
The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.
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Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop
Weeks after rejecting a takeover bid, BlueScope Steel is promising to return more of its profit to shareholders after delivering a rise in first half earnings.
Liberals’ first female leader knifed as spill succeeds
Angus Taylor has taken over the Liberal Party leadership, toppling Sussan Ley to become the opposition leader. Mr Taylor succeeded in knifing the party's first female leader nine months into the job, winning 34 votes to 17.
Women ‘already disillusioned’ by Liberals before spill
Sussan Ley has been toppled by conservative rival Angus Taylor after she spent nine months as the party's first leader.
From the circus to Italy, Aussie pair’s para-Nordic bid
Australia hasn't competed in para-Nordic skiing at the Paralympics in 16 years - Taryn Dickens is out to end that drought with sighted guide Lynn Maree Cullen.
Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield
With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.
Christian author penned ‘offensive’ child abuse novel
A Christian executive could face jail for child abuse material over a taboo book describing a woman roleplaying as a toddler with her father's best friend.
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has clarified where he sees his NRL future beyond this season in a statement that will be music to the ears of Wests Tigers fans.
Inquiry hears of ‘deal’ between union and government
An embattled union believed it had a sweetheart agreement with a state government, an inquiry has heard.
Tah ta: Former Reds lock’s promise for spicy debut
Angus Blyth once shaved 'REDS' into the back of his head but will now front up against his old side in what's set to be a spicy NSW Waratahs debut.
‘Defy the impossible’: NRL bullish about global plan
The NRL is hopeful of playing regular-season games in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the Abu Dhabi in the coming years.
Souths must stand up and use Haas signing: Murray
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says Payne Haas's 2027 arrival can only transform the Rabbitohs if other players also stand up alongside the superstar prop.
Rebel Wilson to take stand in fiery film showdown
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson will swap the film set for a courtroom over allegations she made misleading statements that scuppered her own film.
NZ mosque shooter always planned to admit his crimes
The lawyer who represented the Australian man who murdered 51 Muslims in New Zealand's deadliest shooting says he wanted to be described as a terrorist.
Moses backs Eels with no easy Lomax answer for NRL
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says any proposed changes to contracting laws following the Zac Lomax affair need careful consideration, with the winger still in limbo.
‘Special moment’: Two Toms out of Dolphins injury exile
Tom Flegler and Tom Gilbert will get to show what the Dolphins have been missing when they return to action in the trial clash with Gold Coast.
Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh
Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.
Injury smashes veteran Socceroo’s World Cup hopes
A serious groin injury appears to have dashed Craig Goodwin's World Cup hopes while fellow South Australian Socceroo Riley McGree continues to star in England.
Key Wieambilla finding rejected in ‘tough’ gun reforms
A state government has come under fire for rejecting a key Wieambilla inquest finding and for reforms that "fortified the weakest gun laws in Australia".
‘Didn’t have the skills’: biotech boss retires abruptly
A desire for new leadership has been cited as a reason for the sudden retirement of the head of an $89 billion biopharmaceutical company.
Knights launch Brown era as Titans say hello to Bai
Newcastle's hope for a new golden age gets its first moment in the sun as Dylan Brown gets set to play five-eighth for the Knights for the first time.
Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower
Hydropower projects should receive more support and faster approvals if Australia is to meet its renewable energy targets, a group has warned.
‘Fuel to the fire’: Smylie sets sights on major leap
Australia's Elvis Smylie says after winning his maiden LIV tournament, he now wants to force his way into golf's majors.
Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal
Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal.
Private sleuths under fire after cold case test delays
Private investigators looking for two girls who disappeared more than 50 years ago have been criticised by police over an unearthed bone being cut into pieces.
Allegations in grisly ‘wheelie-bin murder’ laid bare
An accused killer recruited two men to violently attack her partner, but ultimately resorted to a "covert" method of murder, a court has been told.
Australian moguls ace Anthony continues Olympic blitz
Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony stamped her authority on qualifying, while Matt Graham also advanced directly into the finals at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Aussie boarder’s Olympics ended by serious injury
Cam Bolton has been ruled out of his fourth Olympics, with the veteran snowboard cross star breaking his neck in training before his event.
UK PM Starmer pledges to never walk away from his job
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will "never walk away" after coming under pressure from parts of the Labour party to resign.
Israeli leader hails ‘new beginning’ in Australian ties
Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.
Bondi shooters went ‘dark to stay off the radar’: ASIO
ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.