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Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.
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Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final
Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.
Ponga’s Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL
Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.
Hydrogen could do the heavy lifting on Aussie roads
A leading Australian transport company says hydrogen trucks, not electric options, will revolutionise long-haul freight in Australia.
Grandad sorry for tossing beloved chook to alligator
A lawyer has denied making fun of a case after his client pleaded guilty to animal cruelty by throwing a chicken known as Betty White to feed an alligator.
Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in
Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.
McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills
Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.
Munster ‘excited’ to be target for Roosters bruiser
Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.
Grieving family ‘betrayed’ as donated $64k gambled away
A man has pleaded guilty after stealing more than $64,000 raised for the heartbroken family of an alleged murder victim to recoup his gambling losses.
After breaking Brownlow record, Cripps craves AFL flag
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says his record-breaking 2024 Brownlow Medal triumph is still sinking in but he'd trade both his medals for a premiership.
Brailey knows running game must come to fore for Sharks
Blayke Brailey is well aware Cronulla are statistically a far greater chance of winning when he runs out of dummy-half, but he says it's easier said than done.
Henry’s journey from small-town tradie to NRL stardom
Penrith prop Liam Henry is 80 minutes away from completing a five-year journey from small-town tradie to NRL grand finalist.
MP exiled due to protect Victorian Liberals: leader
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto says he put the reputation of the Liberal Party at the forefront of his dealings with expelled MP Moira Deeming.
Youth crims’ full history consideration in poll pledge
Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition.
Dunkley channelling Dogs’ day as Lions ‘ride wave’
Josh Dunkley's mind wanders back to the Western Bulldogs' 2016 flag as he attempts to repeat AFL history, this time with the Brisbane Lions.
Cam Davis aims to turn Cup snub into success back home
Cam Davis is to join fellow stars Jason Day and Cameron Smith in playing this year's Australian PGA Championship and Australian Open.
Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final ‘for the ages’
More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.
Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years
Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Unburnt wildlife refuge to be sacrificed for homes
A forested haven for species in danger of extinction will be turned into a housing estate after escaping the Black Summer bushfires.
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Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables
An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.
Leniu loving Blore’s NRL blossoming under Bellamy
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu says he's happy to see his cousin Shawn Blore thrive at Melbourne ahead of a preliminary final match up between the duo.
Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final
While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.
‘Unreasonable’ coal taxes criticised by major miner
Queensland's mining industry is at risk because of the government's 'unpredictable' tax policies, Australia's largest coal producer says.
Nurses force premier to reckon with ‘hollow promises’
Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.
Israel, Hezbollah up ante after deadly day in Lebanon
Fears of wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as Israel and Hezbollah renew their attacks after the deadliest day in Lebanon in decades.
Decisive US action could end war next year: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a US TV network: "We are closer to the end of the war."
De Minaur set to miss out on Australia’s Davis Cup bid
Australia are likely to take on the might of the United States without Alex de Minaur after the national No.1 was omitted from their Davis Cup Finals squad.
Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll
Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.
We can’t evacuate everyone, Australians in Lebanon told
Australians in Lebanon have been warned of dire consequences if they don't leave as the foreign minister says it's impossible to evacuate everyone.
Researchers deploy AI to track secret lives of whales
Researchers at Google and an Australian university have teamed up to track whales along the east coast and use AI to uncover what they are really up to.
‘Get your act together’: PM calls out supermarkets
Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.