MPs set to back stronger gun laws after fatal shooting
Politicians are being asked to back a bill before parliament to strengthen gun laws in a bid to avoid a repeat of a fatal shooting that has shocked a community.
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‘Doing it for Dad’: rebalanced Kaufusi relishing recall
Having missed last year's State of Origin series through suspension, recalled Queensland forward Felise Kaufusi is primed to make a big impact at the MCG.
Tobacco arson ‘puppeteer’ arrested in cross-state raids
Police in two states have arrested 13 people who were allegedly part of an organised crime group and seized millions of illicit cigarettes, and stolen cars.
Blues, Chiefs prepare to break Super Rugby drought
The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.
Maroons hitman Su’A gets emotional rescue for MCG raid
Queensland enforcer Jaydn Su'A was drained emotionally ahead of his State of Origin recall in game one of the series, but he is ready to let rip at the MCG.
From a wheelchair to the MCG: Watson’s Origin journey
Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.
Souths hint at cooking up some more Mamouzelos minutes
Ben Hornby has identified Peter Mamouzelos as the man who should replace Damien Cook for South Sydney, hinting more minutes may be coming for the hooker.
Pair killed ‘surrogate mother’ for her baby, judge told
After a man impregnated an intellectually-disabled teenager, he formed a plan with his wife to kill the young woman and keep the baby, a court has been told.
Door ajar for Wallabies star to join Titans early
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt isn't ruling out Rugby Australia allowing NRL-bound playmaker Carter Gordon to join the Gold Coast Titans this year.
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Abandon sheep: report backs future ban on live exports
A parliamentary committee has thrown its weight behind laws to ban live sheep exports, with its chair saying the "time has come" to bring an end to the trade.
Leaders unite to extinguish disposed battery fires
Environment ministers across Australia have resolved to prioritise work to stop lithium-ion batteries ending up in landfills and sparking dangerous fires.
Newly elected Solomon Islands PM to visit Australia
Jeremiah Manele will make a week-long visit to Australia ahead of talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Qld youth detention ‘most expensive, least effective’
Queensland's youth detention model will not achieve community safety if it continues to focus on punishment and containment, a state government report says.
‘Took a toll’: Murray details drain of Souths drama
His mind and body broken by South Sydney's in-fighting, Cameron Murray hopes a six-week lay-off can help him save the Rabbitohs and NSW's State of Origin hopes.
‘Given a voice’: youth centre victims reach $75m deal
Lawyers representing former detainees who were abused at Tasmania's youth detention centre have reached an in-principle $75 million settlement with the state.
Dockers forward Treacy laughs off goalkicking blooper
Fremantle have copped heavy criticism following their big flop against the Bulldogs, but forward Josh Treacy says they will come out firing against Gold Coast.
Titans lose Fifita to flu ahead of Warriors clash
Gold Coast's hopes of climbing off the bottom of the NRL with a win over the Warriors have suffered a setback with speedster Jojo Fifita out with the flu.
Slain officers’ families want former top cop at inquest
An inquest into a shooting that claimed six lives including those of two officers should hear from a former police commissioner, say victims' families.
Seoul calls Russian ambassador as Korean tensions rise
Korean tensions have risen as Seoul summoned Russia's ambassador over a security pact with Pyongyang and border incursions led to threats and warning shots.
Youngster gets Maroons call-up minutes after thrashing
Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris is excited for a big home crowd as her side chases a Women's State of Origin series win despite losing players to injury.
Foreign businessman stripped of island lease
A far north Queensland island has been returned to the state government after a Hong Kong businessman was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions.
Cousins jailed for ‘easy money’ identity, phone fraud
Two men have been jailed for involvement in a syndicate that obtained telco customers' details while selling devices before intercepting their delivery.
High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told
Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.
Storm hang on to pip Dolphins, Pangai on report
Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes starred and Dolphins new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior created fireworks in the Storm's thrilling 30-24 NRL win.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
Bellamy’s stunning Storm reveal on Papenhuyzen return
Melboune coach Craig Bellamy says he considered picking Ryan Papenhuyzen in the Queensland Cup this week before his return in the 30-24 win over the Dolphins.
Pangai’s strong Dolphins display ‘scary’ for NRL rivals
Tevita Pangai Junior received a fine for a late hit, but his explosive return to the NRL with the Dolphins won praise from both his coach and prop Josh Kerr.
‘Hoax’: report backing live sheep export ban savaged
Peak livestock and farming bodies have derided a report backing a ban on Australian live sheep exports, saying the inquiry that led to it was a sham.
Trump lawyers challenge prosecutor Smith’s appointment
Donald Trump's lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a case against the former president, arguing Special Counsel Jack Smith was not properly appointed.
Videos helping youth go vape-free for health, Country
A series of animations, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, are helping to reduce the rate of vaping among Indigenous youth.
Greatest comeback awaits Souths after 2023 capitulation
South Sydney made unwanted history in 2023 by falling from first on the ladder to out of the finals and they're now eyeing off a chance to flip the script.