NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks
The NRL has reversed plans to drastically alter the kick-off, but made a handful of eye-catching tweaks to its rules for the 2026 season.
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Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.
Donoghoe has nose for NSW after Dolphins extension
Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe has inked a new deal and wants to follow in the footsteps of Paul Gallen and become a NSW Blues representative.
‘Here to help’: Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future
Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up about his AFL future, why he is all in on igniting Sydney's rise, and the true impact of a new club and city.
Woman tells court of ‘betrayal’ at Hoiby rape trial
The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges which could see him spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up
Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.
Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids
Spain is joining a growing number of countries, including Australia and France, which have taken or are considering restricting minors' access to social media.
‘Super damaging’: Adelaide’s high hopes for young star
Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.
‘Distressing’: parents to attend baby death inquest
The death of a baby girl and the injuries found at her autopsy led police to put her parents under covert audio and internet surveillance, a coroner has heard.
Cummins backs Smith’s Olympic push as star signs in PSL
Steve Smith will make his Pakistan Super League debut with new franchise, Sialkot Stallionz, with Pat Cummins hailing the Australia star's T20 renaissance.
Harbour Bridge joyriders sparks calls for e-bike action
Footage of young men dangerously riding e-bikes and motorcycles on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has fuelled calls for more accountability.
Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs
The nation's second-largest disability employer has been sold, saving 1250 jobs, after a government rescue package prevented its collapse.
Adored trailblazer with kindness at her core farewelled
Marie Bashir's compassion and love for an early morning singalong have been remembered as political luminaries farewelled NSW's first woman governor.
Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse
Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.
Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui will stay and see out his long-term deal after being convinced new coach Josh Hannay can lead the Titans to success.
Cops slammed as sister seeks truth about model’s death
The sister of an escort who vanished more than 30 years ago has criticised an "indifferent" police force's failures to do a proper initial investigation.
‘Calling your parents’: P-plater busted driving 189km/h
Police officers have vented their frustration at a teenager caught driving at 189km/h, telling him his mother will cry when told of how fast he was travelling.
Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected
While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.
Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race
The ALW premiership race is wide open after Western Sydney upset leaders Melbourne City to send Sydney FC, who lost to Brisbane, to the foot of the table.
Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour
Moguls medallists Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will be Australia's flag bearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Ukraine, Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of talks
Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for a new round of US-brokered talks to end their conflict.
China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call
Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump, officials from both countries say.
US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.
Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms
Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.
Security deal to strengthen ties on PM’s Indonesia trip
Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.
Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare
The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.
Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax
Josh Addo-Carr has issued a call to Parramatta's next generation of outside backs following the departure of winger Zac Lomax.
Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off
The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.
Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump
A man convicted of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
At least 216 militants killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 216 militants have been killed in across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, officials say.
Black Cap dad fires NRL dream for Dolphins rookie Su’a
Dolphins rookie Sebastian Su'a aspires to reach the greatest heights in rugby league like his father Murphy Su'a did in cricket, with Daniel Saifiti as mentor.