Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith
Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.
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Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP
A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab's problems that led to back to back inquiries will oversee reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected.
Knights better prepared for tight game than NQ: O’Brien
Coach Adam O'Brien feels Newcastle may have a trump card over North Queensland in the sides' NRL elimination final.
Why Cowboys feel a 2017-like finals run is on the cards
Departing Cowboys veteran Kyle Feldt is confident the side can go on a run to the grand final like 2017 ahead of the home knockout final clash with Newcastle.
Fit-again Lodge concedes Manly stint may end soon
Manly prop Matt Lodge is set to enter the NRL's finals unsure on his future, with the front-rower likely to move elsewhere if he can secure a long-term deal.
New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers
Consumers are becoming more concerned about the sluggish economy and what this could mean for jobs, with cost-of-living becoming a lower order worry.
‘As tragic as it gets’: two boys dead, mother arrested
A community in the Blue Mountains is mourning the death of two boys described as "precious souls" as their mother is held under police guard.
Promise to improve wellbeing to prevent suicide scourge
Additional prevention measures and support for people at risk of suicide form part of a sweeping draft strategy aimed at eradicating the scourge.
‘Petrified’ siblings fight for their lives after blaze
The father of one-of-the-three children found unconscious inside a burning home says one child may not survive as the siblings remain critical in hospital.
Port tip Butters to play through pain against Hawthorn
Port Adelaide midfielder Willem Drew expects teammate Zak Butters, who is nursing sore ribs, to be targeted physically by Hawthorn in their semi-final.
Hunt promises surgery for Sharks who cross him in 2025
On the eve of the NRL finals series, Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has opened up on his impending move to Wests Tigers.
Lions back ‘hulking’ Payne to play in AFL semi-final
Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney is confident injured teammate Jack Payne will be rewarded for his selfless attitude and recover in time for their semi-final.
Greene shrugs off AFL form concern ahead of Lions final
GWS skipper Toby Greene knows he's not expected to win games off his boot after a quieter than usual impact on the scoreboard in their qualifying loss.
Premiership window wide open: Roosters skipper Tedesco
James Tedesco believes the Sydney Roosters are well-equipped to remain one of the NRL's elite clubs even as players exit over the summer.
Sydney FC signing Klimala bent on career reboot
Admitting his recent club stints has been less than ideal, Sydney FC signing Patryk Klimala is determined to be the star striker the A-League Men club needs.
‘Very upset’ Addo-Carr’s uncertain fate after NRL final
Josh Addo-Carr's finals series could be over, after he stood himself down from Canterbury's clash with Manly after an alleged positive roadside cocaine test.
Haas exit talk rubbished, Broncos prop set for surgery
The manager of Payne Haas has shot down claims his client is unhappy at the club and aiming to leave as the Test prop prepares for foot surgery.
Israel strikes camp in Gaza safe zone, dozens killed
An Israeli strike has killed dozens of people in a tent camp at a designated humanitarian area in southern Gaza, Palestinian officials say.
Gadecki gets back on winners’ list in Guadalajara
Australian Olivia Gadecki has bounced back from a disappointing exit in Mexico last week to beat two-time major finalist Sloane Stephens in straight sets.
‘Gone begging’: 2021 Storm failure still fires Munster
Melbourne No.6 Cameron Munster is still driven by the hurt of not winning the 2021 NRL title after the side smashed records and claimed the minor premiership.
No de Minaur, no problem insists Hewitt at Davis Cup
Although injury-hit Alex de Minaur has pulled out, Lleyton Hewitt is convinced his in-form Australian side can navigate the Davis Cup Finals' 'group of death'.
Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support
Mental health services and youth advocacy groups say they will find it harder to connect with young people if the government goes ahead with a social media ban.
Deja vu as Bulldogs target 1995 heroics from sixth
Canterbury won the 1995 title from sixth position and Jason Hetherington, hooker in that Bulldogs side, says the current side shares striking similarities.
US election officials decry Trump’s threat to jail them
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to jail "corrupt" election officials if he is returned to the Oval Office.
Landmark settlements for children detained in Nauru
Two children held in offshore detention in Nauru have secured settlements with the Australian government over harm caused to them in a protracted legal battle.
Death most likely outcome for koalas in care: vet data
Most sick and injured koalas that wind up in the care of vets are put down, a grim new analysis of data shows.
‘Flock off’: furious farmers fume over sheep export ban
Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.
Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms
Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.
‘Not going away’: nurses, midwives demand wage increase
Nurses and midwives are on a collision course with the NSW government, as both sides dig in and pay negotiations threaten to get uglier.
‘Tired trope’: most voters open to lower home prices
Australia's housing affordability mess has most voters in favour of lower prices and backing tax reform and other policy interventions to ease pressures.
‘No delay’ for response on veterans suicide report
Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.