‘I’ll be playing’: Bedford declares himself fit for GWS
GWS tagger Toby Bedford has yet to complete training, but he has already declared himself fit for the Giants' AFL semi-final clash against a red-hot Brisbane.
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Smith officially tells Bulldogs he wants to be traded
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has officially told the club he wants to be traded, ending a year of speculation about his future.
Brisbane defender Payne cleared of serious knee injury
Co-captain Harris Andrews says he has full faith in Brisbane's defensive depth should injured backman Jack Payne be ruled out of the semi-final against GWS.
Star poaches Crown boss as it offloads Treasury site
A chief executive has been named for troubled operator Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino as it battles for fresh financing for its new Brisbane project.
Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL
Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.
Amorosi has to pay mother almost $900k to vacate home
A Supreme Court justice has ordered singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi's mother to vacate her family home so her daughter can gain funds for restitution.
Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia
After a horror loss to Bahrain in their latest World Cup qualifier, the Socceroos want to show they can get creative and respond against Indonesia.
Man aided mate’s plan to ‘tie and burn’ wife, jury told
A man drove his workmate to get a petrol can at 3am while knowing he had a plan to "tie up and burn" his estranged wife, a jury has heard.
Tigers miss out on a Raider, sign Bird from Dragons
NRL wooden spooners Wests Tigers have missed out on Canberra's Corey Horsburgh but are adding Dragon Jack Bird to their list of signings for next season.
Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final
Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide.
Bulldogs to make Addo-Carr call amid drug test drama
Canterbury will weigh up whether to play Josh Addo-Carr in their elimination final after he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.
Cleary closes in on return after shoulder workout
Penrith teammates expect Nathan Cleary to play in the qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters, after the halfback had his biggest test yet on his shoulder.
Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers
South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.
Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal
Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.
Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight
Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.
‘Loving and being loved’: Princess Kate finishes chemo
The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.
Ukraine summons Iran envoy amid missile transfer rumour
Tehran has denied reports it has transfered ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the rumours are tantamount to "psychological warfare".
‘They don’t know yet’: Leapai Jnr set to go global
Two decades on from first meeting future heavyweight star Alex Leapai, trainer Noel Thornberry expects Leapai's son Alex Jnr to put the boxing world on notice.
Bus driver ‘ignored’ pleas to slow before deadly crash
A survivor of a horror Hunter Valley bus crash has likened the driver's bowed head in court to his hands being in his pockets while a passenger bled to death.
Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia
The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.
Australia a step closer to social media bans for kids
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unveiling plans to introduce age limits for social media as new research highlights its negative impact on life satisfaction.
‘No delay’ for response on veterans suicide report
Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.
‘Tired trope’: most voters open to lower home prices
Australia's housing affordability mess has most voters in favour of lower prices and backing tax reform and other policy interventions to ease pressures.
‘Not going away’: nurses, midwives demand wage increase
Nurses and midwives are on a collision course with the NSW government, as both sides dig in and pay negotiations threaten to get uglier.
Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms
Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.
‘Flock off’: furious farmers fume over sheep export ban
Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.
Death most likely outcome for koalas in care: vet data
Most sick and injured koalas that wind up in the care of vets are put down, a grim new analysis of data shows.
Landmark settlements for children detained in Nauru
Two children held in offshore detention in Nauru have secured settlements with the Australian government over harm caused to them in a protracted legal battle.
US election officials decry Trump’s threat to jail them
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to jail "corrupt" election officials if he is returned to the Oval Office.
Deja vu as Bulldogs target 1995 heroics from sixth
Canterbury won the 1995 title from sixth position and Jason Hetherington, hooker in that Bulldogs side, says the current side shares striking similarities.
Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support
Mental health services and youth advocacy groups say they will find it harder to connect with young people if the government goes ahead with a social media ban.