Opera Aust’s awkward 2025 launch after Jo Davies’ exit
Just weeks after the unexpected exit of artistic director Jo Davies, Opera Australia is spruiking the 2025 program she created.
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Striker’s signing turns Indonesian eyes on Roar
The Brisbane Roar's social media following has exploded in the hours since the signing of Indonesia striker Rafael Struick for the ALM season.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Man found guilty of torturing, murdering stepdaughter
Kaydence Mills' remains were found near the Chinchilla Weir in March 2020 three years after the three-year-old was tortured and murdered by her stepfather.
Video game champion ‘regrets’ jokes about death rumour
Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell regrets jokes about a young man's death he later claimed were used by a Brisbane YouTuber to defame him, a judge has heard.
‘Flipped universe’: legal fight for ladies’ lounge
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art is appealing a tribunal decision which ruled their ladies-only lounge discriminated against men.
Australians shiver through an unseasonal change
Southern states have shivered through plummeting temperatures while unseasonal rain soaks the top end.
In-form Aussies’ chance to create unwanted Kiwi history
Australia can plunge New Zealand's women's cricket team to new depths with victory in their Twenty20 series opener in Mackay.
‘Threats everywhere’: Papenhuyzen hails Storm’s potency
Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up
Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.
Cotter’s call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run
North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus.
Foiled plan to import $400m of meth in juice bottles
Three Queensland men have been charged over a foiled plot to import 1.2 tonnes of meth hidden in juice bottles.
Geelong’s Jack Henry back on his feet and thriving
Geelong key defender Jack Henry has put his troublesome foot injuries behind him and is ready to front Brisbane's forwards in the AFL preliminary final.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’ after deadly pub crash
A driver was seen looking "bloody awful" and "wasted" behind the wheel of a BMW after he crashed into patrons outside a pub and killed five people.
Unexpected recording to be played in Libs’ court battle
Victoria's Liberal leader has been accused of a "defamation roadshow" against an expelled MP, with an unexpected recording due to be played in court.
Donkey Kong champion ‘sickened’ by YouTube video claims
Donkey Kong arcade champion Billy Mitchell vomited after he watched a YouTuber's video linking him to a young man's death, a judge has heard.
Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge
The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.
Loyal Liam in the Wright place, eyes Test return
Liam Wright has spilled on his injury setbacks, planned Test return and why he decided to stay in Australian rugby despite an odd contract omission.
Queensland’s history in focus at truth-telling inquiry
Queenslanders are being urged to come together, listen, acknowledge the truth of the state's history and start to heal as an inquiry begins in Brisbane.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
‘Full steam ahead’: Aussie shares close at record high
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close at its highest level before expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
Perth in the box seat to keep NBL’s HoopsFest
The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest will be launched this week, with the four-day festival starting with a grand final rematch between Melbourne United and Tasmania.
Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
Wallabies bracing for beaten All Blacks Cup response
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is expecting the All Blacks to be keen to "rip in" in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash, disappointed by their recent results.
Stingers captain wants water polo accessible for all
Now with her long-awaited Olympic medal, Zoe Arancini shifts her focus to growing water polo and inspiring the next generation of players to make a splash.
Wildcats keen to flex scoring muscles in NBL title bid
Perth Wildcats import Kristian Doolittle is confident his team boast the scoring power and defensive mettle needed to win this season's NBL championship.
Russia drone attack injures one in Kyiv region: Ukraine
Ukraine's military says it has shot down more than 50 Russian drones in the Kyiv region, with one person injured and five homes damaged in the attack.
‘Joking around’: trio defend performing Nazi salutes
One of three men accused of doing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum days after deadly attacks on Israel told police they were "just joking around".
Report urges Australia to increase Ukraine aid efforts
Ukraine needs significant further military and financial support from Australia to help repel the Russian invasion, a committee has told government.
Children among 16 killed in Gaza attack: Palestinians
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed 16 people in the Gaza Strip, including five women and four children.