States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade
NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Lions bluffing about playing Daniher in defence: Dimma
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is ignoring where Brisbane's player magnets have fallen ahead of Saturday's QClash at People First Stadium.
Leniu tasked with filling Roosters’ JWH-shaped hole
Spencer Leniu's switch to the Sydney Roosters' starting side is a chance for the prop to prove he can fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes, Trent Robinson says.
Not the Nicho show: Sharks out to sink Hynes theory
Cronulla are keen to prove their NRL title fortunes don't solely revolve around Nicho Hynes as they head to face North Queensland on the road.
Keeping reef off in-danger list sends ‘false message’
A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.
Crichton blow for Bulldogs as Broncos’ Walsh falls ill
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton will miss the clash with Brisbane, while Broncos coach Kevin Walters expects fullback Reece Walsh to recover from the flu.
‘Grinding halt’: shortage could cause hospital chaos
Australia's health system could come to a "grinding halt" within days if a shortage of intravenous fluid isn't addressed, a leading doctor has warned.
Luai ready to be bigger threat in Cleary reunion
Jarome Luai has more confidence to utilise his attacking skills after a stint at No.7, with the playmaker adamant Penrith's attack can go to another level.
Israel seeks change to Gaza truce plan, hostage release
Israel wants "a vetting mechanism for civilian populations returning to the north of Gaza, where they fear these populations could support" Hamas fighters.
‘Not enough action’: pressure mounts as DV deaths spike
Political leaders are being accused of losing interest in finding urgent solutions to Australia's domestic violence crisis as the death toll climbs higher.
Netanyahu to meet Trump seeking to ease tensions
Former US president Donald Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks that will test whether their recent rift can be mended.
Coach Gustavsson apologises for Matildas’ Olympic loss
Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson has apologised to Australian soccer fans for the 3-0 humbling by Germany but expects his side to hit back at the Olympics.
French flair to the fore in Paris opening ceremony
The Paris Olympics will officially open with a floating parade of athletes on the River Seine, the first time the ceremony has been held outside of a stadium.
There is no famine, says Sudan’s agriculture minister
While 755,000 people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, the crisis isn't severe enough across the population to be called a famine, Sudan's government says.
Harris pushes on with campaign blitz, gaining on Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris has touted plans for affordable healthcare, and criticised Republicans for blocking gun limits in the wake of school shootings.
Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.
Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
Farmers roundly welcome weedkiller court decision
Farming groups have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that popular herbicide Roundup cannot be proven to cause cancer as lawyers ponder a possible appeal.
Newspaper reporters strike over pay as Olympics loom
Reporters covering the Paris Olympics for the Nine newspapers will join colleagues across Australia in going on strike over pay and conditions.
Burton makes quick mates with Shadow Man for Olympics
Chris Burton credits his horse Shadow Man for why he is back at the Olympics, where he will compete in the three-day team event.
Huni retains WBO Global heavyweight title by knockout
Brisbane's Justis Huni knocked out opponent Troy Pilcher in the second round to successfully defend his WBO Global heavyweight title in a powerhouse display.
Knights hold on in dramatic NRLW season opener
Newcastle's defence has held on for a 12-10 win over Sydney Roosters, after a missed conversion on the siren stopped the NRLW opener going to golden point.
Fears of major spill after Philippine oil tanker sinks
Authorities have rescued over a dozen crew and are racing to avert an environmental disaster after an oil tanker sank in huge waves of the Philippine capital.
Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas
The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks in Rafah
The Israeli military has advanced deeper into parts of southern Gaza, while Palestinians have expressed disappointment in Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in the US.
Doctors sore over radical pharmacist treatment plan
Patients could bypass GPs and be treated by pharmacists for some conditions under a proposed overhaul which has raised the ire of doctors.
Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons
Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.
Eels withdraw NRLW player Fallon from weekend match
Parramatta have withdrawn NRLW centre Kate Fallon from playing this weekend citing safety and welfare concerns.
Aussie swim coach in Korea furore to stay in Paris
An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.
Accused killer mum ‘praying’ when girl’s breath stopped
A manslaughter-accused mother previously jailed for failing to seek treatment for her daughter said it was a "miracle" she had survived a near-fatal coma.
Monday breaks record for hottest day ever on earth
The record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second day in a row and the worldwide temperature could rise even more in coming days.