Don’t mention the ‘m-word’: Honda slips behind the pack
A ground-breaking machine in its early days, the sixth-generation of Honda's iconic CR-V has slipped back to the pack but new technology might turn that around.
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Tight gas market to remain as additional wells approved
Two offshore drilling licences have been approved to bring more gas to the domestic east coast market as experts warn of potential shortfalls next winter.
How Longmire unlocked the key to coaching immortality
John Longmire hasn't changed as a person since his teenage days on the family farm, but his AFL coaching evolution at Sydney has been profound and effective.
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$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly
Environmentally friendly plane fuel could be closer to being produced in Australia after two governments made a record investment in its potential.
Broncos wary of NRLW semi ambush from fallen Sharks
Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw has declared herself fully fit to take on Cronulla in the NRLW semi-finals.
Lions back Darcy to hold the fort in grand final duel
Brisbane's back-up ruckman Darcy Fort will go up against Sydney opponent Brodie Grundy in an intriguing AFL grand final duel.
Qantas engineers to strike as school holidays kick off
Qantas engineers will strike in Sydney next week after their union said the airline's current pay offer is a slap in the face after years of wage freezes.
Magpies sink Suns for first victory of AFLW season
Collingwood have defeated a gutsy Gold Coast side by three points for their first win of the AFLW season under new coach Sam Wright.
Fallen star: $500 million wiped from Star on ASX
The value of Star Entertainment has plummeted on the ASX after $500 million dollars was slashed from the casino giant's worth as its shares were unfrozen
Lions fans roar as Swans fly high at grand final parade
Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have had a pre-game glimpse of their teams as the players paraded through Melbourne's streets ahead of the AFL Grand Final.
Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots
Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.
PM urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire
Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.
Patriarchy ‘smashed’: ladies’ win in lounge legal fight
A legal decision that forced the closure of an art gallery's ladies' lounge because it "discriminated" against men has been overturned.
Lions’ X-factor Rayner ready for grand final stage
Brisbane dynamo Cam Rayner has learnt from a poor 2023 grand final and is ready to grasp his second opportunity at the AFL's biggest stage.
Failure to inform about missile blast was irresponsible
The lack of warning from Beijing to its neighbours about the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific was "irresponsible".
Footy and music fans hit by fake tickets ‘scam-demic’
Scammers are pivoting to footy tickets and breaking the hearts of diehard fans as new data shows where people are caught out most often.
Papley, Zorko tipped to produce grand final fireworks
Sydney forward Tom Papley and Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko shape as the fire-starters for their respective sides in the AFL grand final.
Wallabies admit All Blacks assignment is daunting
The Wallabies again run the gauntlet on Saturday night when they attempt to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand after a 27-match winless run.
Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency
Now is the time for eligible people to get their mpox vaccines, experts say, as monthly diagnoses in Australia surge from the single digits to the hundreds.
Fagan says Lions, Swans are grand final ‘equal-dogs’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his team and Sydney have equal claims on Saturday's AFL grand final after impressive runs to the MCG premiership decider.
Modern NRL heavyweights Panthers honour past players
One of the heavyweight teams in modern Australian sport, Penrith have made more of an effort to honour their past players this NRL season.
Rampe ‘shattered’ for injured Swans captain Mills
Sydney captain Callum Mills shared a cry with great mate Dane Rampe after he was ruled out of playing in the AFL grand final due to injury.
Ashcrofts know how hard it is to win an AFL flag
Marcus Ashcroft, a three-time Brisbane premiership player, will be at the MCG with his family to watch eldest son Will play in his first grand final.
Trump to meet Zelenskiy after Harris pledges support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since his term as US leader ended in 2021.
‘Knocked on the head’: Labor rebuffs property tax moves
After days of discussions over curbing property investors' tax concessions, the government has firmed its stance against the rumours.
Sharks clear Iro for prelim but Ramien ‘up against it’
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says Kayal Iro will line up in the preliminary final against Penrith, but Jesse Ramien may not take the field.
Sharks’ Mulitalo out to do more against Panthers
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has admitted he must do more to get himself involved against Penrith, after the Panthers locked him out of their last match up.
‘My body, my choice’: unions rally on abortion rights
Concerns the Queensland Liberal National Party will revoke abortion rights if elected to government prompted unions and workers to rally in Brisbane.
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China stimulus a ‘very good development for Australia’
After iron ore prices plunged by more than a third since the start of the year, Chinese stimulus measures spell good news for the Australian budget.
Sudan army open to peace if it ends RSF ‘occupation’
Sudan's army has launched a push to regain ground in the capital Khartoum as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addressed the United Nations.
Russian drones attack Ukraine energy sector: officials
Russian officials say forces have attacked Ukrainian facilities supplying electricity to the weapon industry as local authorities say a woman was killed.