Storm’s Hughes ready to embrace Kiwi face of league
Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.
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Sunny bike ride turned fatal for dad hit by speedster
A man has been jailed after 90 seconds of speeding on a motorbike at a popular Brisbane mountain ended in a fatal crash.
Eagles’ coaching job the ‘plum’ role of AFL: Clarkson
Contenders to become West Coast's next senior coach have been dropping like flies, but Alastair Clarkson has spruiked the role as the best in the AFL.
‘Manipulative’ cold case murder accused freed on bail
A man accused of murdering his wife 26 years ago and covering it up with a false home invasion story has been granted bail despite concerns about his release.
Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency
Mpox cases are rising in Australia's eastern states, with certain groups of sexually-active men in particular urged to seek out free vaccines.
No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys
North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.
Ex-soap star jailed then bailed for assault on woman
A former Australian soap star is on bail to appeal his jail sentence over violent assaults on a woman including repeatedly kicking and stomping on her.
Pies’ late AFL finals bid hangs on Lions tussle
Collingwood are desperate to keep their slim AFL finals chances alive but must overcome a Brisbane Lions outfit hell-bent on cracking the top-four.
Queensland real estate market set to rebound: Domain
Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino says Queensland's property market has shown signs of accelerating after a poor showing in 2023/24.
NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact
Australia is open to bringing close partners and allies to a close-knit security pact as it works with the US and UK to build cutting-edge military tech.
Bennett vows to help Mitchell, but 2024 season over
Returning coach Wayne Bennett will let South Sydney deal with Latrell Mitchell for now, but is looking forward to helping the superstar get his life in order.
Beveridge takes aim at powerful AFL player managers
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at AFL player managers, declaring he wants clubs to have more power in the player movement market.
Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate damage
There are no immediate reports of fatalities or damage after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien.
Another blow for Panthers as Mitch Kenny faces ban
Penrith look set to make two changes to their spine for the clash against Canberra after Mitch Kenny received a one-match ban after the loss to Melbourne.
Suns eyeing first winning season ahead of Demons clash
Gold Coast winger Sam Clohesy believes if the Suns can achieve a winning season for the first time it would be massive for the AFL club.
Cost question remains after Qld deal with Rio Tinto
The Queensland government has struck a deal with mining giant Rio Tinto to keep a major aluminium smelter open but the question of cost remains.
Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties
The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.
Trump slams Harris’ record at rambling press conference
Donald Trump has blamed Kamala Harris for the inflation that has caused the price of everyday goods to rise during President Joe Biden's term in office.
Five charged in overdose death of Friends star Perry
A prosecutor says five people have been charged over Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose including the US actor's assistant and two doctors.
Sweden finds mpox variant first identified in DR Congo
Sweden has recorded the first confirmed case outside of the African continent of a newer variant of mpox, health officials say.
Earth science satellite to track methane from space
Major sources of an environmentally damaging gas will be scrutinised from above when a group of climate experts launches a satellite with SpaceX.
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in bid to stop wider war
Ceasefire talks in Qatar are expected to enter their second day in an effort to prevent the war in Gaza spreading into a wider regional conflict.
West and NATO helped Ukraine attack Russia: Putin aide
Ukraine's shock incursion into Russia's Kursk region was planned with help from NATO and Western special services, an aide to President Vladimir Putin claims.
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Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis
The Reserve Bank says it is closely monitoring the housing shortage, but dismisses reports a construction union is to blame for escalating costs.
Ocean health ‘at tipping point’ as climate threat grows
As climate change threatens the health of Australia's oceans, the government is developing a plan that will attempt to bolster the biome's sustainability.
Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine
Aussie researchers are helping build a global hailstone library and the result will be better forecasts for extreme weather.
‘Gutted’: hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie
A shocked community has gathered in their hundreds to remember 10-year-old Sophie Wang, who was was allegedly murdered by her mother on the Gold Coast.
Murdered Indigenous women, kids report ‘demands action’
Parliament is being urged to "put some teeth" into action recommended by an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children.
Mutual defence pledge as ‘warfare’ moves to cyberspace
The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.
Melbourne consider mass resting late in NRL season
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has confirmed he wants to manage his players' workloads in the final rounds, in a move that may affect the bottom of the top eight.