End of state-level push for Lambie after sackings
Senator Jacqui Lambie says her days of trying to get ordinary people into politics at state level are over after she sacked two Tasmanian MPs from her party.
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‘Fanciful’ to tie power bill cap to coal-plant deal
The idea that a deal to keep open Australia's largest coal power station until 2027 could include a power price guarantee to help consumers has been dismissed.
‘No excuses’: families demand action over police deaths
The families of two young police constables shot dead in a rural ambush want their loved ones' legacy to be changes that protect officers in the line of duty.
Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.
Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals
Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.
Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions’ perception
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now
Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.
2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election
The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.
CopperString project blowout sparks council concern
A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.
Min Woo Lee commits to Australian Open in Melbourne
PGA Tour star and recent Olympic golf debutant Min Woo Lee is the first of the big guns to commit to this year's Australian Open in Melbourne.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.
Resources bellwether warns of clean energy constraints
Contracting group Monadelphous, a bellwether for energy and mining activity, says labour shortages continue and warns of barriers to decarbonisation.
Crocodiles given tummy aches to stop cane toad feasts
Rangers and scientists have been training crocodiles in Western Australia not to eat cane toads, by giving them a bout of food poisoning.
Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.
Australia’s tennis aces enjoy 44-year first at US Open
Led by seeds Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, Australia will have 10 men's players in the world's top 100 entering the US Open for the first time since 1980.
Family escapes moving caravan after car thief strikes
A family of five, including three children, had to escape a moving caravan after a thief stole their car in northwest Queensland.
Schmidt calls uncapped trio into Wallabies tour squad
Uncapped trio David Feliuai, Josh Canham and Hamish Stewart have been included in the Wallabies' squad for a two-Test Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.
‘Rotten to the core’: racism claim over fatal diagnosis
The father of an Indigenous man who was fatally misdiagnosed with a drug-related illness says the doctor responsible shouldn't be treating patients.
Dan Houston’s AFL season over after bump ban stands
Port Adelaide will consider appealing a five-game ban for star defender Dan Houston, which is set to end his AFL season and likely his career at the club.
‘Not that easy’ to be both coach and dad: Ivan Cleary
Ivan Cleary says it's during times like these that he struggles to balance his roles as both father and coach to superstar son Nathan Cleary.
Walters’ shot at ‘fake fans’ as Broncos target finals
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters admits missing NRL finals would be a failure but insists the dream is still alive and critics of his father's coaching are wrong.
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.
Pledge to resuscitate pay row talks as ambo chief quits
Weeks after Victoria's paramedics union condemned the state's ambulance board with a vote of no confidence, the chief executive has resigned.
Man charged after being shot by police outside hospital
A man accused of threatening police with a knife before being shot outside a Queensland hospital has been charged more than a week after the incident.
Vicinity seals largest Aussie retail deal for 2024
Retail property group Vicinity Centres has acquired a 50 per cent stake in one of the biggest shopping centres on the west coast.
Water standards in focus as ‘forever chemicals’ found
Traces of cancer-linked chemicals have been detected in drinking water supplies, prompting an investigation and calls for calm.
Trent Dalton takes Love Stories to the street and stage
Bestselling author Trent Dalton is returning to the streets of Brisbane to collect love stories. He'll have a typewriter, but will he bring his Logie?
‘Rarely seen’ pressure applied to Reynolds: Payne
Former federal minister Marise Payne has told a court about her concerns for Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after the latter's alleged rape in parliament.
‘Disappointed dad’ Stuart right to fire up: Raiders
Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.