Sleep could hold secret to recovery from serious injury
Poor sleep affects up to 90 per cent of people who suffer from chronic pain, but health practitioners rarely considered it a central part of their treatment.
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Gillnet-free zones to protect endangered marine species
Five net-free fishing zones have been given approval in northern Australia to the delight of marine conservationists.
Construction boss unaware of MDMA in excavator: court
A Sydney construction boss maintains he was unaware hundreds of kilograms of MDMA were hidden inside an excavator when he purchased it at auction.
Walton back as Phoenix rise to NBL rebuilding challenge
US-born star point guard Derrick Walton Jr has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix after helping Sydney win the NBL title in 2023.
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.
Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation
An inquiry into a fatal chopper crash that killed four ADF members has been told of the impact domestic operations has had on the military.
AFL stops Carey’s elevation to NSW legend status
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame.
Renegades axe coach Saker after poor BBL campaign
The Melbourne Renegades have belatedly confirmed the sacking of coach David Saker, four days after a report was published about his future.
Mitsubishi’s clever urban SUV eclipses expectations
Mitsubishi's Outlander has been a champion of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cause for more than a decade and has been joined by a new member of its fleet.
Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes
Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.
Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Canberra’s Whitehead sparks comeback win over Manly
Elliott Whitehead has inspired Canberra to a come-from-behind win over Manly, sealing an upset two-point victory for the Raiders.
Reynolds injured as rampant Roosters overpower Broncos
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is facing at least three months on the sidelines with a biceps injury as the Sydney Roosters ran riot to post a 40-18 win.
Rebels fall to Blues after win in creditors vote
While the Rebels have survived a creditors vote on liquidating the club, they have lost to the Blues 38-11 in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne.
Magpies superstar Daicos sinks Carlton with late goal
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has delivered another special performance, kicking a match-winning goal with a minute remaining to sink Carlton at the MCG.
Trump aide testifies he told her to deny Daniels affair
Former aide Hope Hicks has taken the stand in former US president Donald Trump's hush money case.
Rebels feeling lack of support from Rugby Australia
Melbourne coach Kevin Foote has called on Rugby Australia to show their hand after they voted against a rescue plan, with the Rebels feeling unsupported.
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.
Sky’s the limit as Blues eye back-to-back championships
Melbourne City have won every A-League grand final they have appeared in. Chasing back-to-back championships, Sydney FC are keen to change that on Saturday.
Broncos must embrace life without Reynolds: Walters
Adam Reynolds will miss up to 14 weeks with ruptured biceps and Brisbane will turn to Jock Madden to fill the void, but even he is under an injury cloud.
Crichton ripe for NSW recall under old coach Maguire
In-form Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton is eyeing a NSW recall under a familiar coach, a new contract and another NRL premiership.
Hopes that tick research will lead to vaccine
Researchers are collecting ticks from Australian farms in a bid to unlock information on the deadly parasites and develop a vaccine for animals and humans.
Russia vows revenge if Ukraine attacks Crimea Bridge
Russian officials say they believe Ukraine is plotting to attack the Crimean Bridge again.
Broadway legend won’t shy away on Australian stage
Audra McDonald is bringing her experiences, views and vocals developed from decades on Broadway to an Australian audience.
Murray to miss Origin I, out for up to eight weeks
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray is set to miss up to eight weeks with a hip injury, ruling him out of the start of the State of Origin series for NSW.
Govt under fire with kids ‘suffering’ in watch houses
Advocates say children are suffering in Queensland watch houses and a state government Youth Justice Act tweak will only make the problem worse.
Lions challenged to match Suns’ fire in defining QClash
With his side 2-5 and winless in three games this season at the Gabba, Chris Fagan has acknowledged the magnitude of the Brisbane Lions' QClash with Gold Coast.
Far north search for missing man called off
Police have suspended a week-long search for a man missing in Western Australia's north.
‘It’s not ok’: MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
No blood in the water as Flanagan confronts Sharks
Six years after an NRL-enforced split, Shane Flanagan still holds a soft spot for the Sharks as he returns for the first time as an opposition head coach.
Why South Sydney shouldn’t hire Bennett: Scott Sattler
Scott Sattler has a special warning for South Sydney if the struggling Rabbitohs appoint Wayne Bennett as their coach in 2025.