RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz
The labour market will be top of the economic agenda in the coming week, while speaking engagements from central bank officials will be closely studied.
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NSW forward sidelined as race begins for Origin I
Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.
Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay
The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.
Richest state could fuel up for ‘tough’ times
A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.
Eels deserved boos, says Ryles as Titans post 50
Gold Coast have surpassed the 50-point mark for just the second time in their history to hammer Parramatta 52-10.
Melbourne Mavericks bag much-needed Super Netball win
The Melbourne Mavericks have clinched their second win of the Super Netball season, securing an impressive nine-goal victory over Sunshine Coast.
Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island
Hundreds of people have evacuated as a powerful cyclone makes landfall on New Zealand's North Island.
Party for Fever in milestone game celebration
Romelda Aiken-George has the all-time appearance record in sight after the West Coast Fever goaler notched her 250th match in West Coast's win over Queensland.
Real deal: Tigers strike to stay in NRL’s top two
The Wests Tigers' improvement has been summed up by Benji Marshall labelling the end of the 42-22 win over Newcastle as "unacceptable", despite the scoreline.
Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky
Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Sinner rules again as Alcaraz goes bust in Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner has regained his place as the world's No.1, wresting the crown from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his great rival in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake
Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.
Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.
We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory
Macarthur's finals hopes are all but up in smoke after they suffered an upset 3-1 loss to Glory just hours after Melbourne City beat Wellington.
‘A bloody good job’: Gather Round set to stay in SA
Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval.
All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply
Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.
Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost
The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says.
‘It stays with you forever’: massacre heroes honoured
Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.
Reality bites as Gen X defers cost of living
As fuel costs soar, more consumers are choosing to buy now and pay later - and the biggest spenders may come as a surprise.
‘I want more’: McIlroy joins legends with Masters win
Rory McIlroy isn't finished yet after joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters jackets.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.
Redmayne ignores retirement call to reach milestone
Urged to retire by Sydney FC last year, goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tells AAP why he defied the advice to bring up 300 A-League Men games.
One dead as Russian drones strike substation in Odesa
A large private energy company in Ukraine says one of its substations has been damaged, as Odesa has been under Russian attack "almost round the clock".
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin
Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?
Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien
Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.
Patient Aussie ousts ‘idol’ to begin Bells defence
Defending champion Isabella Nichols and world champion Molly Picklum are the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season opener.
Whatever it takes: Port’s sights set on top draftee
Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system.
Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched
New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.