Walsh, Ponga pairing a Maroons flashback to 2018
Queensland coach Billy Slater and Kalyn Ponga played in the same State of Origin side in 2018, and now Ponga will share the stage with fellow No.1 Reece Walsh.
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Wales visit timely for off-contract O’Connor’s audition
Off-contract James O'Connor can push his case for a new deal when he returns at No.10 for Queensland's clash with the touring Wales in Brisbane.
Mum calls for ‘love and hope’ after daughter murdered
The mother of a woman whose battered body was found burnt in bushland has remembered her kind and generous daughter while calling for an end to violence.
GWS are giants when it comes to social media: Whitfield
GWS have earned the ire of the Swans for their social media antics, but Giants defender Lachie Whitfield says the off-field banter is part of the rivalry.
Australian Olympics star Matthews battling dental issue
Michael Matthews, the main Australian hope in the Olympic men's cycling road race, says a serious tooth problem nearly forced him out of the Tour de France.
Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb
The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent lower, dragged down partly by losses from BHP and Rio Tinto, but still notched its second-highest close ever.
Gawn a chance for Dees, Port’s Finlayson out for season
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.
‘Bitcoin inventor’ referred to prosecutors for perjury
A UK judge has referred self-declared bitcoin inventor Craig Wright for alleged perjury after ruling the Australian had lied "extensively" to support his claim.
Gunmen kill nine in attack on Oman Shi’ite mosque
An assault on a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat has left at least nine people dead including three attackers, officials say.
Six people found dead in Bangkok hotel room: police
At least six people have been found dead at a hotel room in Bangkok, a Thai police official says, adding that they include Vietnamese citizens.
Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign
Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.
Smith to chase second British Open in champion company
The six Australians contesting the British Open at Royal Troon have been handed their tee times, and some will be going out in the company of champions.
Eagles star Ryan calls AFL tackling bans ‘ridiculous’
Suspended duo Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford have found an ally in Liam Ryan after the West Coast star labelled the bans "ridiculous" and "laughable".
NSW government reveals plans to fix broken nature laws
Two key recommendations of the Henry review have been pushed aside but the NSW government says it's plan to fix the nature crisis will still work.
Signs point to slow start for economy in new year
Australia can expect lacklustre economic growth into early next year, with small businesses particularly vulnerable to sour economic conditions.
Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster
The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.
Control, patience and discipline: NSW heed past lessons
The NSW build-up to the State of Origin decider in Brisbane is eerily similar to both the 2020 and 2022 losses, but the Blues are adamant 2024 can be different.
CFMEU loses Labor, peak union ties following suspension
An increasingly friendless CFMEU has had its links with the peak union body and Labor governments suspended following criminal allegations.
Queensland pack will fire up after barbs: Cherry-Evans
Queensland's forwards will need to find an air of mongrel if they are to beat NSW in the State of Origin series decider, says skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
Israel pounds central Gaza, sends tanks north of Rafah
Israeli strikes have killed at least nine people in central Gaza and tanks launched a raid in the south, while negotiations to end the war appear to be on hold.
Trump endorsed by former rivals Haley and DeSantis
Donald Trump's former Republican opponents Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have thrown their support behind the ex-president at the party's national convention.
Mills finds form to help Boomers down Jokic and Serbia
The Boomers will head for the Olympic Games boosted by an 84-73 victory over a Serbian team spearheaded by NBA superstar Nikola Jokic.
Man detained after Australians killed in Philippines
A former hotel employee has surrendered to police in the Philippines after the killing of two Australians and a Filipina, officials say.
Biden pledges ‘I am all in’, criticises Trump policies
US President Joe Biden was greeted by chants of "four more years" at his first political speech since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Abbott calls for Putin apology on MH17 anniversary
A decade after the downing of flight MH17 Tony Abbott says responsibility lies with Vladimir Putin, who should pay compensation to the families of the victims.
Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned about an increase in threats levelled at MPs.
‘Game changer’, cash-free charging trial for EV drivers
A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.
King’s speech sets out plan to ‘get Britain building’
King Charles has outlined the agenda of the UK's new Labour government, which promises to revive the economy and "take the brakes off Britain".
Courtney to retire from Supercars after 2025 season
One-time Supercars champion James Courtney has announced 2025 will be his last season as a full-time driver after two decades in the series.
Smylie’s tennis ties and Clayton dossier fuel Open tilt
Elvis Smylie comes from a tennis family but says it was always golf that called ahead of his British Open debut in a field including five other Australians.
Misogyny a ‘significant’ predictor of violent extremism
Almost one-in-five Australian men believe feminism should be forcibly resisted as a report calls on authorities to view misogyny as a national security threat.