‘Every effort’: Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence
Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.
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Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict
More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot
A young rugby hopeful allegedly spoke of having to kill a man in a brazen daycare murder plot because he was the newest member of a criminal gang.
Snorkeller airlifted to hospital after shark attack
A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being attacked by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef.
‘My style of player’: Maguire meets with Barnett
The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.
No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game
Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.
Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing
South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.
Sam Harper shines on wicket-filled opening Shield day
Victorian wicketkeeper Sam Harper has continued his rich vein of form with the bat on the first day of his side's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener
Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.
Anti-Semitism laws banning chants draws mixed reaction
Critics have slammed new laws designed to combat anti-Semitism as overreach, but a last-minute change reduces a minister's extraordinary powers.
Head out cheaply, Thornton gets Shield career-best
Travis Head has fallen for a single-digit score in his return to the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, while teammate Henry Thornton nabbed five wickets.
Gannon strikes late as Bulls slump against WA
Queensland stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were among the big-name batters to fall late on day one as WA paceman Cameron Gannon found his groove.
‘Players are hostages’: Iran’s women backflip on anthem
Iranian Australians have thrown their support behind the Iran women's football team with one claiming the players would "get rid" of their hijabs if they could.
Assail of two cities: Tehran and Beirut under attack
US President Donald Trump has encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widens.
Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great
While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.
Kerr’s big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought
Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.
‘Traitors’: Iran state TV slams football team’s silence
Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.
‘Disgusting’: returning Australians slam empty seats
The lucky few Australians arriving home from the Middle East have slammed the government for failing to fill most of the seats with desperate passengers.
Veteran and rookie named as Australian para flagbearers
Australia's only medallist at the last winter Paralympics will carry the flag at the Milan-Cortina opening ceremony with a team rookie.
Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side and will swap another 300 within the next day, officials say.
‘I’ll play anywhere’: Suaalii’s team-first mentality
NSW Waratahs star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an unselfish mindset, opting to put the needs of the team above any demands that he plays in his preferred position.
Flooding forces closure of town’s hospital and schools
The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".
‘Ultimate example’: New Titans half gets Hannay nod
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay insists new signing Lachlan Ilias will prove he's a top-shelf NRL half and reveals why he's backed larrikin second-rower Arama Hau.
Teo’s ‘tough love’ takes Tawha from scaffold to Broncos
Late blooming enforcer Aublix Tawha admits it is "crazy" he is now a Brisbane Bronco after a career that has taken him from Amsterdam to Yass to chase a dream.
Senator defends travel claim during defamation case
The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.
Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike
More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.
Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds
A global women's sports alliance will make moves to expand during the Women in Sport Congress in Brisbane, but don't expect members to reveal all their secrets.
Stuart backs ‘courageous’ Sanders ahead of Manly test
Canberra's new halves combination will run out for their much-anticipated NRL debut, as the Raiders prepare to face their ex-playmaker Jamal Fogarty at Manly.
Library loses literary awards after ‘martyr’ blowback
A library has lost its role managing a state's literary awards, after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.
J’maine Hopgood banned after Parramatta’s horror loss
Queensland representative J'maine Hopgood has received a one-game suspension in the fallout from Parramatta's horror round-one loss to Melbourne.