Conditions won’t dampen NSW spirits in women’s decider
NSW struggled to adapt to wet conditions in the second women's State of Origin match and more rain is forecast on the night of the decider.
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Little trace of Fittler’s bold Blues era start at MCG
The last time State of Origin visited Melbourne, Brad Fittler ushered in a new era of Blues with 11 NSW debutants. Very few will return for another MCG bout.
Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body
The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.
Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Legacy on the line as Latrell braces for Origin return
Latrell Mitchell returns to the NSW side at the MCG on Wednesday with the Blues down in the series and his great State of Origin legacy on the line.
‘Latrell not in our heads’: Hunt responds to Joey barb
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown.
Hunt wants to Cook up a new deal at Dragons
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt is edging closer to inking a contract extension and says the signing of Damien Cook has him excited about the future.
Bad Guinness and Tina Turner tix: freebies for senators
Malcolm Turnbull's memoir, non-alcoholic beer tasting like "watered-down Marmite" and a party mix bag have all been declared as freebies received by senators.
Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk
Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.
Granny-flat hideout clue in search for drug diver
Police have carried out a forensic search on a Sydney property where a missing Brazilian man linked to a Newcastle cocaine haul is thought to have hidden out.
Man’s head impaled by wood during boat crash
A man will undergo surgery after his head was impaled by a piece of timber when a dinghy crashed into an anchored yacht off the Gold Coast.
Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix
Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.
Unlicensed handgun seized from alleged killer’s home
Police have seized three firearms from an alleged gunman's home including a handgun they believed was used to kill a woman in north Queensland.
Moses demanding best from Blues says NSW playmaker Luai
Jarome Luai says Mitchell Moses has been calling the shots in the NSW State of Origin team, taking control as the Blues try to level the series at the MCG.
Machete threat sparked Westfield lockdown, court told
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have faced court over an incident that sparked a lockdown at Adelaide's Westfield Marion shopping centre.
‘Duttonheimer’: Qld protesters lash LNP’s nuclear plan
Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Australia’s organic rules a hot mess for consumers
Australia's regulation of organic products is laughable by world standards and the result is a legion of confused consumers, advocates for change say.
Suns brace for brutal road test against Dockers
Fremantle's players have owned up to their disappointing loss against the Bulldogs and are eager to step up in Sunday's home AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes
West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Alarm as steep rise in youth vaping overtakes smoking
Vaping has increased twofold among young people aged 15 to 29 in the past year despite national reforms to crack down on usage.
New Zealand’s Interislander ferry runs aground
Tugboats will attempt to refloat the Aratere after an Interislander ferry ran aground in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds.
Stuart blasts NSW over star’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment
Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.
Australian aid package for African humanitarian crises
The Australian government has announced $23 million to help vulnerable populations in the Horn of Africa through various humanitarian crises.
Reuben Porter trades solar panels for the second row
Reuben Porter will earn a third cap for Wests Tigers against Canberra after taking the road less travelled to the NRL.
‘Damaging’ Maroon Nanai injury-free and set for MCG
Queensland's fast-improving second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has overcome a calf niggle and is set to face the Blues in game two of the State of Origin series.
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep
When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
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Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to rein in unnecessary spending and get the budget back on track if the coalition wins the next election.
Fired up Martin over toe blow and fit to face Maroons
Liam Martin has shown no ill effects from his lingering toe injury as he returned to training for NSW, with the Blues second-rower raring to go in Origin II.
Utoikamanu says it’s not easy being at battling Tigers
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu says he is unsure if he wants to remain at the NRL club next year, admitting it is hard being there with them struggling.
Sky Blues’ Sergis bounces back nicely for Origin III
Jess Sergis was mentally and physically devastated after the last women's State of Origin match, but she is feeling more positive ahead of the decider.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.