The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell
Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.
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Criminal charges ‘on the cards’ for health union boss
The Fair Work Commission's case against a health union boss has hit a stumbling block as she applies to stay the proceedings due to possible criminal charges.
De Minaur’s 20-year first to reach US Open quarters
Alex de Minaur has won his all-Australian US Open clash with Jordan Thompson to be the first Aussie in 20 years to make three straight slam quarter-finals.
In grief, Maori consider their next monarch
The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
Western Bulldogs hoping to recapture 2016 finals magic
The Western Bulldogs' run to this September's AFL finals has all the hallmarks of their famous charge to win the 2016 premiership in fairytale fashion.
ASIO boss argues comments on Gaza visas ‘distorted’
The ASIO director-general says his comments on the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza have been distorted, triggering a fresh round of political fighting.
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How electric cars could drive renewable energy change
Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.
Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for Venezuela's opposition figure Edmundo González, as the government moves to suppress dissent after the disputed election.
Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL
Wests Tigers' loser-takes-all clash with Parramatta has sold out five days before kick-off, begging the question: should the NRL manufacture more spoonbowls?
Mental health decline for smartphone, social media gen
Parents should talk to their children about excessive social media and smart phone use after data showing a rapid decline in young people's mental health.
Russian strike kills 41 in Ukrainian city: Zelenskiy
At least 41 people have been killed and 180 others injured after two Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach
The Jets' NRL bid, based in Ipswich and to partner with Newtown, has garnered a multimillion dollar boost and will target Wayne Bennett as foundation coach.
Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history
Brisbane will drop 10 spots on the ladder from last year if they lose to Melbourne, their worst fall in 36 years and a reflection of their wretched 2024 season.
US seizes Venezuela leader’s plane, flies it to Florida
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it to Florida, officials in the Justice Department say.
Warning for national housing target after approval data
Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.
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Energy investment off track for 2030 renewables target
A peak industry body has sounded the alarm over the pace of investment in renewable energy generation and storage, with Australia set to miss the 2030 target.
Rising livestock prices behind agricultural growth
Rising red meat prices and strong seasonal conditions are driving growth, with agricultural production expected to hit $86 billion this financial year.
Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up
Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.
Most Aussies back drug injecting rooms, research shows
Negative media reporting about medically supervised drug injecting rooms does not reflect community views, new research suggests.
Netanyahu defiant on corridor: ‘the oxygen of Hamas’
Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike.
Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.
Far-right win in Germany piles new pressure on Scholz
German leader Olaf Scholz and his government are under further strain after the far-right AfD's historic showing in two state elections.
Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal
Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.
Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach
Jamie Soward has been told he will not be kept on as St George Illawarra's NRLW coach after four seasons at the helm.
Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump
Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.
Triathlon gold completes Parker’s Paralympic redemption
Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.
Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028
North Queensland have received a boost ahead of their crunch clash with Canterbury with inspirational lock Reuben Cotter inking a three-year extension.
NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players
Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.
Toddler malnourished, infested with lice before death
A four-year-old girl suffered pressure sores on her lower body and weighed less than half what she should have at her age, a court has been told.
Jury mulls $13m tax fraud after crime proceeds verdicts
A jury is still grappling with conspiracy charges in a $13 million tax fraud despite finding a construction boss and others guilty of dealing with dirty money.