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.
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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.
Titans massacre woeful Warriors in landmark win
Gold Coast have scored the most points in their history, with Jayden Campbell and Alofiana Khan-Pereira starring in a record 66-6 thumping of the Warriors.
Brisbane milestone man Andrews is near perfect: Fagan
Brisbane defender Harris Andrews is just about perfect, on and off the field, says his coach Chris Fagan.
Controversy-hit Firebirds stun Fever in Super Netball
The Firebirds have shrugged off their on-court woes and off-court turmoil by producing a shock Super Netball boilover against the Fever in Brisbane.
Walker fires Roosters into top four with win over Dogs
The Sydney Roosters have leapfrogged the Dolphins into the NRL's top four after a Sam Walker masterclass sealed victory over Canterbury.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK’s Nigel Farage
Politicians from across the spectrum have spoken out against right-wing UK reformist Nigel Farage's claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless
South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Russian bombs kill three, injures 29 in Kharkiv
Three people are dead and dozens more injured after Russian bombs destroyed an apartment building in Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv.
Oliver braces for tags in Demons’ AFL finals fight
Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.
Graham headlines list of Rabbitohs unlikely to return
Campbell Graham is considered long odds by South Sydney to return in 2024, amid fears the season is also over for fellow outside back Tyrone Munro.
Johnson hamstring adds to Warriors’ woes after shocker
Warriors half Shaun Johnson will be racing the clock to play Brisbane in Auckland after suffering an injury in the 66-6 loss to Gold Coast.
Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week
The latest tax cuts will see families with children pocket more than $60 a week on average, Treasury analysis shows.
Brandon Smith ‘outstanding’ on return to NRL: coach
Trent Robinson axed Brandon Smith last week after he failed to attend a team meeting but the Sydney Roosters coach was impressed by his form on return.
‘Climate denialist’: former PM goes nuclear on Dutton
Paul Keating has described Peter Dutton as a 'peddler of danger' and says building nuclear plants undermines the work already done to establish renewables.
Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament
Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week.
Russian air strike damages Ukrainian power facilities
Kyiv says it needs air defence systems as sirens sound across Ukraine amid a barrage of Russian strikes targeting energy generation facilities.
Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold
As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.
Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.
Australia’s dino digging girls drawing line in the sand
Once considered a little boy's dream job and still dominated by men, palaeontology is proving an exciting path for Australian women.
Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM
The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.
Middle East and Europe ‘exemplars’ for nuclear plan
Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.
Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule
The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.
‘Don’t overthink it’: thousands take nippy solstice dip
A record 3000 people have taken a naked plunge in Hobart's River Derwent to mark the winter solstice.
Publisher warns of Meta ‘blackmail’ on news media code
Major news outlets accuse Facebook's parent company of daring the government to take action against it, and warn newspapers could close if it fails to act.
Russia considering changing nuclear doctrine: Putin
Russia is reconsidering is nuclear weapons doctrine, Russian President Vladimir Putin says, as Ukrainian prosecutors reported a Russian attack on Donetsk.