Springboks say ‘B team’ no disrespect to Wallabies
South Africa have made a whopping 10 changes to their starting line-up for Saturday night's clash with Australia, but it isn't a sign of disrespect.
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Aussie veteran digs deep for three-set Cincinnati win
Australian tennis veteran Jordan Thompson has continued his impressive form, claiming a three-set victory over the 13th seed at the Cincinnati Open.
Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.
Penrith ready to mimic Storm record as NRL heavyweights
Penrith once saw Melbourne as an example of the powerhouse club they wanted to be. Now they can join them as the most consistent NRL side of the century.
New Nikorima deal gives Woolf his dream Dolphins spine
Ahead of his 200th NRL match against Canterbury, Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has joined key spine teammates in signing a new deal until the end of 2026.
Airport scrutiny follows ‘inside job’ helicopter crash
Security of airports remains in focus after a "misappropriated" chopper crashed into a CBD hotel, with one aviation expert saying a review would be worthwhile.
Demons star Oliver joins Petracca on sidelines
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver won't play again this season after undergoing surgery on his hand, to go with a PCL injury and sore ribs.
Luai sees value in eventual Pasifika side in NRL
Jarome Luai has pushed the case for a Polynesian side in future rounds of NRL expansion, pointing to the model of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris
After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.
Flying solo, Walz takes election fight to Trump
US vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has warned of a grim future for unions and America's working people if Donald Trump and JD Vance are elected.
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Transition ‘well under way’ as AGL rejects nuclear push
Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.
Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.
East coast remains on flood alert despite easing rain
A rain trough that has battered parts of NSW and Queensland is set to shift offshore on Wednesday night but flooding fears remain after days of wet weather.
CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms
The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.
‘Do more’: fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call
Palestinians are disgusted at a call to blanket ban asylum seekers fleeing the war-torn Gaza Strip from Australia under the guise of national security.
Profits plummet at Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media
As Seven West Media contends with allegations of a toxic workplace culture at its television network, profits plunge 69 per cent to $45 million.
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Watchdog sues ASX Ltd for ‘misleading’ upgrade claims
Share market operator ASX made misleading statements when it said a platform upgrade was "on track" and "progressing well", the corporate regulator alleges.
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Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk
Australia does not have enough cybersecurity specialists to protect consumers from further data breaches, a report warns, amid calls for greater training.
Shareholders still cash in as CBA profit slips to $9.5b
Commonwealth Bank's net profit after tax was down six per cent to $9.5 billion in 2023/24 but Australia's biggest bank is increasing its dividend.
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New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels
Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible.
Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter’s murder
A Gold Coast mother has been charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, with police describing the alleged crime scene as "incredibly confronting".
Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots
A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder as more than 1000 people were arrested over riots sparked by the killings of three girls in Southport.
Live music ‘extinction event’ as Bluesfest tunes out
A long-running blues and roots festival is the latest live music show to call time, with its organiser pleading for help to save an industry "on its knees".
Ukraine is advancing deeper into Russia: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian forces have gained more ground in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, as their major incursion continues for a second week.
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‘Wake-up call’: one in three kids fail basic standards
Calls to fully fund public schools are rising after the 2024 NAPLAN results showed thousands of students can't meet basic standards for literacy and numeracy.
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Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test
Some popular utes use more petrol and produce more pollution than lab tests promise, according to a motoring body, and could cost drivers more than expected.
No change to judges’ immunity urged despite ‘rare case’
The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.
Hamas out of Gaza talks as Iran mulls Israel attack
Hopes for a truce is Gaza has dimmed as Hamas backs out of a new round of talks that Iran says could prevent an Iranian retaliation against Israel.
Springboks ring changes for second Wallabies clash
The Wallabies will meet a new-look South African outfit when they meet in the second Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday.
Deposed Bangladeshi PM Hasina accused in murder case
Bangladesh's former prime minister, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is being investigated for murder.