Mate’s belief spurs Higgins to cusp of Origin history
Olivia Higgins says if not for the belief of Knights teammate Yasmin Clydsdale, she might not be lining up in the second match of the State of Origin series.
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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City
Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.
Saso wins Women’s US Open as Aussie Minjee Lee crumbles
Japanese golfer Yuka Saso has scored a three-shot victory at the US Women's Open after Australian star Minjee Lee suffered a dramatic final-round collapse.
McLean feels for Edwards, backs him for Origin comeback
Jordan McLean found himself in the same tough situation as injured Dylan Edwards two years ago but is confident the fullback will gain another chance for NSW.
Levi runs the show in Australia’s World Sevens triumph
Maddison Levi has torn apart France with her third hat-trick in five games to give Australia victory in the World Sevens Series final in Madrid.
Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess
The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says.
Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls
Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.
Focus on ‘human catastrophe’ of Gaza war, not politics
The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.
NSW enter Maguire mode as Queensland get need for speed
Michael Maguire's seven months of research with phone and blue jersey in hand has given NSW a State of Origin team built on work ethic and passion.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.
Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws
Almost three in four workers in Australia's creative industries are calling on the government to restrict the use of AI, with many fearing for their jobs.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Former ‘girl in the cupboard’ missing person dies
A woman who made international headlines when she was found in a cupboard after going missing for years, has died at the age of 40 in central Queensland.
Murder accused denies putting girl’s body in barrel
A girl's alleged killer says he was unaware her body was in a barrel on the back of his ute as he was caught on camera towing a boat and buying bags of sand.
Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners
The three Australian women chosen to run the marathon in Paris were all on tenterhooks while an appeal by Lisa Weightman played out.
Walsh set for best in Origin, emotions no issue: DCE
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says the Maroons will bring out Reece Walsh's best in Origin and he has no concerns about his emotions bubbling over.
Alleged killer told police of shotgun, knife struggles
An alleged killer's version of events in the deaths of two elderly campers has been revealed in a police interview played at his murder trial.
Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost
Family and domestic violence is rising in Queensland where the state government is directing millions of extra dollars towards frontline response and support.
Kokkinakis a late-night, five-set hero again in Paris
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled off another stirring comeback from two sets down to join Alex de Minaur in the third round at the French Open.
Trump proclaims innocence after hush-money verdict
Former US president Donald Trump has proclaimed his innocence after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial.
SAfrica heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall
The ruling ANC looks set to lose its majority for the first time following parliamentary elections, with rival parties readying for coalition talks.
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Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.
Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.
Moses magic make Eels feel NRL season far from over
A returning Mitchell Moses has given Parramatta hope their race is not run in the battle for a top-eight spot on the NRL ladder.
Sacked Waratahs coach sympathises with Melbourne Rebels
Departing NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman reckons the Melbourne Rebels' brutal removal from Super Rugby puts his sacking in perspective.
Blues’ Robson ready to ‘hate’ his Cowboys teammates
Reece Robson typifies the 'mate against mate' mantra of State of Origin more than most, and he's ready to unsaddle his North Queensland colleagues in maroon.
Big city life on the slide as people try to get by
High housing prices and cost-of-living pressures are driving an exodus from cities, data reveals, with one capital losing residents to the regions in droves.
Chance to grow trade with China after bans dropped
Australian beef producers are aiming to expand the trade relationship with China to levels higher than what they were before bans were imposed by Beijing.
Israeli says combat in part of north Gaza is over
Combat operations have ended in a part of Gaza's north after days of intense fighting, Israel says, as its tanks continue pressing into Rafah in the south.
Ukraine can use US, German weapons over Kharkiv border
In a major shift, Germany joins the US in allowing Ukraine to use its supplied weapons to strike back over the border following Russia's onslaught in Kharkiv.
Moses kicks right back into gear as Eels sink Sharks
Mitchell Moses barely missed a beat on his return for Parramatta, setting up two tries in a 34-22 win over Cronulla.