Blow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash
NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.
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‘Deeply concerning’: childcare centre closures attacked
An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.
Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying
President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.
Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut
Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.
‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
‘Massive’: Crows young gun on cusp of comeback
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
‘Obviously concern there’: Lions worry for teammate
Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews says there's concern for a much-loved teammate who has suffered two concussions in three weeks.
Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.
AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer
Cameras powered by artificial intelligence are helping Australian agencies identify fires before they can spread, protecting plantations and properties.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
‘Protect assets’: NRL edict on contact training backed
Adam Reynolds says the NRL's guidelines to limit contact training are worthwhile as the RLPA seeks key data on the increased speed of the game and injuries.
Reds flyhalf Gordon cleared of serious knee injury
Reds star Carter Gordon has avoided ligament damage in his knee and, after initial fears of a long-term injury, is expected to make a relatively swift recovery.
Man jailed for mimicking ‘gut-wrenching’ Bondi shooting
A man who impersonated the alleged terrorists behind the Bondi attack before launching into a drug-fuelled anti-Semitic tirade will serve months behind bars.
Make or break: firm forced to ‘pander to union boss’
A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.
Crisis kings: Broncos blood Semu-trailer and ‘new’ Riki
Brisbane have received special dispensation from the NRL in the naming of their side to play Canterbury due to an injury crisis.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Brotherly love: Taylan May endorses Terrell for Origin
After an injury to NSW Blues incumbent prop Payne Haas, Terrell May is getting wraps from his teammate and brother Taylan for the vacant spot.
Captains return from injury to lift Bulldogs and Sharks
Cronulla co-captain Cameron McInnes has been named to return from an ACL rupture ahead of schedule, as Canberra lose Josh Papalii for up to eight weeks.
Wright wants Brumbies to rediscover winning ways
Tom Wright says he's relieved to have his return from injury out of the way and wants the focus to be on the Brumbies returning to their best in Super Round.
Fatal Molotov attack after mother not considered risk
A woman had been assessed as not a homicide risk to the father of her children before she killed him with a Molotov cocktail, a coroner has found.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027
The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.
Russia ‘has taken 1700 square km’ of Ukraine in 2026
Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.
Coach Lehmann signs on for another two years in England
Darren Lehmann, the former Australia coach, has signed a contract extension with English county Northamptonshire tying himself to the club until 2029.
‘Standing on a nail’: Riki turns superhero in headgear
Brisbane fans insist Jordan Riki is a beast when he wears headgear and his ability to play through an agonising foot injury adds credence to that view.
‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row
A rising star felt like her dreams were coming true when she was cast in Rebel Wilson's directorial debut but they are now on opposite sides of a legal feud.
Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal
Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Woolies cut promo-price rest time from months to weeks
Rising inflation spurred changes to timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices, a supermarket executive has told a court.