Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round
Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.
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Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales
Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".
Australia must confront bloody colonial past
Australians have a duty to investigate the nation's colonial history in order to move forward, a landowner on the site of the Warrigal Creek massacre says.
Police put brakes on ‘drug superhighway’ in $44m bust
Two people have been charged after allegedly trying to collect $44 million worth of cocaine from a wharf in Queensland's remote north.
Flanagan was right to lash us, say Dragons players
St George Illawarra's Jacob Liddle and Connor Muhleisen say the Dragons left Shane Flanagan little option but to blast the team after their loss to Parramatta.
Socceroos want ‘stress-free’ Cup qualifying campaign
Defender Kye Rowles has returned to his home town on the Gold Coast to help the Socceroos beat Bahrain and set sail for direct World Cup qualification in 2026.
Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking
Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.
Company charged in state first after miner’s death
A Queensland mining company has been charged with industrial manslaughter in a state first after an experienced coal miner died when a roof collapsed years ago.
Bulldogs won’t risk Smith like Blues with Docherty
Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.
NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025
Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.
APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund ‘unreasonable’
Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.
Port’s Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires
After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.
Broncos prop Haas to have foot surgery, Walsh out
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will have surgery on his foot next week, while Reece Walsh has been ruled out of the Broncos' round-27 clash with Melbourne.
Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.
Cowboys sack assistant coach Maloney after DUI charge
North Queensland have suffered a blow on the eve of the NRL finals with assistant coach James Maloney fired after a drink driving charge.
Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships
Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.
Tim Tszyu locks in US world title fight with Russian
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has the chance to emulate his father as a multiple world champion after locking in a date with destiny in Florida.
Proud patriot De Minaur primed for US Open Ashes battle
An honorary Brit and half of tennis's power couple, Alex de Minaur knows sentiment means nothing against English No.1 Jack Draper in the US Open quarter-finals.
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Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking
Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.
UN hails Gaza polio campaign progress, urges ceasefire
The UN has welcomed the success of the polio campaign for children in Gaza and is calling for a permanent ceasefire as talks between Israel and Hamas falter.
Trial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water
There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.
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No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer
A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.
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Big batteries win taxpayer support after hectic auction
Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.
Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow
Brisbane ace Lachie Neale is kicking more goals but says his career-best form won't be rewarded with a third Brownlow medal.
Twenty species added to extinction risk list
Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.
Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts
The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.
Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist
Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.
Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas
Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.
Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos
The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv and Lviv
Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and the western city of Lviv are under sustained drone attacks from Russia as air defence units try to repel the barrage.