How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo
Dolphins new No.6 Jake Averillo is ready to back up his silky display against Brisbane in the do-or-die clash with Newcastle where the winner will play finals.
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PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge
Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.
Dolphins vow to bring their best for Knights road trip
Dolphins players have vowed not to get complacent after thrashing Brisbane as they prepare for the Newcastle showdown where the winner will play finals.
End of the road for Qld’s electric car rebate scheme
In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.
Rising Socceroos star Irankunda tipped for big things
The Socceroos begin their latest World Cup qualification phase against Bahrain on Thursday night, before flying to Jakarta to take on Indonesia.
Eels ‘already have enough wooden spoons’: Brown
Parramatta are desperate to avoid picking up their 15th wooden spoon when they face Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday.
Storm keeping focus on finals rather than Broncos’ woes
Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica says the Storm have spoken about keeping focus when they face a bitterly disappointed Broncos side who have missed the NRL finals.
Jury mulls $13m tax fraud after crime proceeds verdicts
A jury is still grappling with conspiracy charges in a $13 million tax fraud despite finding a construction boss and others guilty of dealing with dirty money.
Toddler malnourished, infested with lice before death
A four-year-old girl suffered pressure sores on her lower body and weighed less than half what she should have at her age, a court has been told.
NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players
Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.
Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028
North Queensland have received a boost ahead of their crunch clash with Canterbury with inspirational lock Reuben Cotter inking a three-year extension.
Triathlon gold completes Parker’s Paralympic redemption
Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.
Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump
Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.
Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach
Jamie Soward has been told he will not be kept on as St George Illawarra's NRLW coach after four seasons at the helm.
Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal
Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.
Far-right win in Germany piles new pressure on Scholz
German leader Olaf Scholz and his government are under further strain after the far-right AfD's historic showing in two state elections.
Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.
Netanyahu defiant on corridor: ‘the oxygen of Hamas’
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike.
Most Aussies back drug injecting rooms, research shows
Negative media reporting about medically supervised drug injecting rooms does not reflect community views, new research suggests.
Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up
Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.
Rising livestock prices behind agricultural growth
Rising red meat prices and strong seasonal conditions are driving growth, with agricultural production expected to hit $86 billion this financial year.
Energy investment off track for 2030 renewables target
A peak industry body has sounded the alarm over the pace of investment in renewable energy generation and storage, with Australia set to miss the 2030 target.
Warning for national housing target after approval data
Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
US seizes Venezuela leader’s plane, flies it to Florida
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it to Florida, officials in the Justice Department say.
Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history
Brisbane will drop 10 spots on the ladder from last year if they lose to Melbourne, their worst fall in 36 years and a reflection of their wretched 2024 season.
Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach
The Jets' NRL bid, based in Ipswich and to partner with Newtown, has garnered a multimillion dollar boost and will target Wayne Bennett as foundation coach.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Mental health decline for smartphone, social media gen
Parents should talk to their children about excessive social media and smart phone use after data showing a rapid decline in young people's mental health.
Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL
Wests Tigers' loser-takes-all clash with Parramatta has sold out five days before kick-off, begging the question: should the NRL manufacture more spoonbowls?
Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for Venezuela's opposition figure Edmundo González, as the government moves to suppress dissent after the disputed election.
How electric cars could drive renewable energy change
Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.