Koala park census sparks fresh survival hopes
After the Black Summer bushfires ravaged NSW's koala population, analysis has found a proposed national park area contains around 12,000 of the native animals.
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Brown leads Australia to world mixed relay cycling gold
Grace Brown has collected her second gold medal at the cycling road world championships leading Australia home in the mixed team time trial in Zurich.
Biden announces billions to help Ukraine ‘win this war’
A major new US commitment includes a precision medium-range missile among billions of dollars in assistance to help Ukraine "win this war".
Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls
Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.
Harris vows middle class help, Trump to rally in Butler
US Vice President Kamala Harris says she is committed to working with the private sector and entrepreneurs to help grow the middle class.
Qantas says it won’t drop the ball as engineers strike
Qantas is reassuring passengers they will not be affected as hundreds of the airline's engineers strike for better pay, sparking flight delay fears.
Sharks say horror Penrith record irrelevant in finals
Cronulla haven't scored a point against Penrith in 219 minutes of football but insist there is no mental hurdle to climb before their NRL preliminary final.
No negative gearing reform on cards for election: PM
The prime minister has hosed down suggestions Labor will take changes to negative gearing to the election, amid warnings it could hike up rents.
Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action
Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.
Swans livewire Papley set for Starcevich GF match-up
Known for his celebrations and ability to get under his opposition's skin, Sydney's Tom Papley is set to cause trouble for Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich.
Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit
Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.
Gordon back but Koroibete, Slipper out of Bledisloe II
Veteran winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist injury and won't play in the return Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Chips are down as Star posts huge loss, cashes in jobs
Star Entertainment has written down the value of its three casinos by $1.4 billion as its new CEO plots a path to turn around the fortunes of the company.
Mills will put own heartbreak aside for Swans: Maxfield
Former Sydney captain Stuart Maxfield expects sidelined skipper Callum Mills to put his own heartbreak aside to help the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final.
Man advised drive-by shooters to falsely blame Sudanese
A young man has admitted telling the shooters who opened fire on a family home to falsely claim their vehicle was stolen by a Sudanese person weeks beforehand.
Leigh Matthews delights in Lions’ long-term turnaround
Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
GWS utility Cumming shuns Port, set to join Crows
Greater Western Sydney's Isaac Cumming has shunned Port Adelaide's offer and is set to link up with the Adelaide Crows.
Munster brings new magic to Melbourne’s finals attack
Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.
Aged-care heatstroke death preventable, coroner finds
An aged-care resident who died while alone in an unshaded area during a Queensland summer was not given his hourly safety check by staff, a coroner has found.
Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith
Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.
Panthers shrug at weather, Sorensen unlikely for prelim
Penrith have struggled to produce their triple premiership-winning best in the rain but are unfazed by the prospect of a wet and wild preliminary final week.
Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
Katy Perry set to roar, but insists she’s no Lion
American singer Katy Perry will take a neutral stance into the AFL Grand Final when it comes to supporting the Swans or the Lions.
Price mystery as Metro tunnels into more taxpayer cash
Spending on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel has blown out again with the latest hike costing taxpayers $837 million, with the total now put at $13.48 billion.
Labor TikTok video labelled a ‘strange’ personal attack
A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack.
‘Fages needs a friend’: How Boomer gave Lions bounce
Australian basketball great Phil Smyth's low-key role with the Brisbane Lions has developed into one of the most important: keeping coach Chris Fagan sane.
Roar confident young gun can handle ‘next Viduka’ hype
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich will keep putting rising striker Thomas Waddingham "in the deep end" as overseas and Socceroos opportunities beckon.
No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy
Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.
Penrith could make grand final history with pink jersey
Penrith's beloved pink jersey will take a place in grand final history if results fall as expected in the third week of the NRL finals.