Hot-footed Papenhuyzen a cool head in Storm grand final
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his role is to be a calming influence as the Storm prepare for Sunday's grand final against Penrith.
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High-density issues hurting Australia’s housing goal
Unless Australia can significantly lift the pace at which it is building new homes, a nationally-agreed target to solve the housing crisis looks at-risk.
Klein to referee grand final, NRL grants Cleary’s wish
Ashkley Klein will take charge of his third NRL grand final after being rewarded with officiating duties for the decider between Melbourne and Penrith.
League player assault not linked to brain injury: judge
A former rugby league player who claimed a brain injury from concussions on the field contributed to him physically assaulting a woman has been sentenced.
Blues players understand Maguire’s sudden exit
NSW State of Origin players say they can completely understand Michael Maguire's sudden exit for Brisbane, claiming they always knew he'd return to club land.
Hub to help Indigenous communities own their history
A community-led research project is fighting for Indigenous digital and archival sovereignty, aiming to empower communities to care for their cultural heritage.
Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm
Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.
‘Toiler’ Eisenhuth in Panthers squad as Sorensen named
Penrith utility Scott Sorensen is backing himself to pass a late fitness test and line up for the Panthers in Sunday's grand final against Melbourne.
Dolphins sign Daniel Saifiti on three-year deal
Former Newcastle prop Daniel Saifiti will join the Dolphins until the end of 2027 and reunite with former Knights assistant coach Kristian Woolf.
Martin surprised by Munster’s claim of Kangaroos rift
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin has admitted his surprise at Cameron Munster's claims the pair didn't get along in a 2022 Kangaroos camp.
Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll ‘crisis’
Speed limits need to be curbed to help tackle the 'absolute crisis' of the nation's spiralling road toll, road safety experts say.
Nicola Gobbo’s struggles in hiding aired in civil trial
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo's experiences in hiding since she was outed as a police informer have been aired in her civil trial against Victoria Police.
‘I pled guilty to journalism’: Assange breaks silence
In his first public remarks since he was released from prison, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he was freed because he "pled guilty to journalism".
Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate
Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.
Russia captures Vuhledar after two years of resistance
The Ukrainian military says it is pulling out of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine after more than two years of intense fighting.
US sees signs of imminent Iran air strike on Israel
If Iran is planning to launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, it had better prepare to face the consequences, the US has warned.
Staying put, some Aussies resist calls to flee Lebanon
Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life.
Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government
A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.
Hughes has been the NRL’s best player this year: Cleary
Jahrome Hughes has won high praise from Nathan Cleary as he enters the Dally M awards night as favourite to snare the NRL's most prestigious individual prize.
Melbourne’s Underbelly relived as Nicola Gobbo speaks
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has detailed early interactions with gangland clients including Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after taking the stand a civil trial.
Users still frustrated despite falling telco complaints
Telcos still have work to do to improve customer service with delays in fixing problems and service fees among the top complaints, the industry watchdog says.
Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.
Israel beefs up forces on Lebanon border
The Israeli military says regular infantry and armoured units are joining its ground operations in Lebanon, where forces are clashing with Hezbollah fighters.
At least six dead in suspected Tel Aviv terror attack
Two Palestinians were shot dead after going on a deadly killing spree on Tel Aviv's light rail system, killing six and wounding nine others, Israel says.
More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on
As the death toll rises to more than 160 people, US southeastern states are facing a very long recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Kennedy backs ‘legend’ Sermanni as Matildas interim
Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she's also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
Green keen for mixed-gender Presidents Cup revamp
World No.7 Hannah Green, ahead of her Australian Open return, says there's been plenty of chat about a mixed-gender international event among LPGA Tour players.
Departing Richmond quartet cop swipe from president
A quartet of Richmond premiership players exiting the club have copped a thinly veiled swipe from the Tigers' president at the best and fairest award.
Aerial ski champion to lead Australian team at Olympics
Aerial skiing great Alisa Camplin-Warner will be chef de mission for the Australian team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, following in the footsteps of Anna Meares.
Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate
The US vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance was a far cry from the one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Liam Henry poised to become Penrith’s new boom-box boss
Prop forward Liam Henry appears in line to take charge of Penrith's famous boom box for the 2025 NRL season.