Travis Head reveals ‘lurking’ prep for World Cup opener
Australia will start as overwhelming favourites in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman, before a far sterner test against England in game two.
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X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech
Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote
A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.
Crows chairman backs extending Nicks’ coaching contract
Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.
Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates
Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
Lomax says Origin selection about style, not position
Zac Lomax will debut in State of Origin as a winger, but says his rise to a NSW representative is not solely due to his position switch at St George Illawarra.
Kimmorley a secret weapon for NSW ahead of Origin II
A 10-time NSW representative and an NRLW coach, Brett Kimmorley has provided some valuable insights for the Sky Blues ahead of State of Origin II.
Bulldogs’ Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return
A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.
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Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models
Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.
Judge ‘assault and abuse’ case to hear 14 witnesses
A court hearing for a Tasmanian judge accused of emotional abuse or intimidation, as well as assault, is expected to include 14 witnesses.
Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules
For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.
Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised
People who create or share deepfake pornography will face jail under new laws, but some think the government could do more to stop the dehumanising activity.
Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups
Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.
Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk
The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.
Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary
Authorities in China have restricted access to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 35th anniversary of the crackdown on protesters.
Netanyahu religious coalition parties back hostage deal
Two ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition say they are open to a prospective deal to free hostages in Gaza.
‘Stef, don’t leave’: Tigers plead with Utoikamanu
Stefano Utoikamanu's omission from Origin I has potentially moved the Wests Tigers prop a step closer to negotiating with rival clubs.
NSW coach Maguire braces for shot at redemption
Michael Maguire has a chance to restore his reputation as he coaches NSW for the first time in State of Origin I.
No complacency as Slater tries to emulate Meninga
Billy Slater is eyeing off the chance to win his first three series as Queensland State of Origin coach, a feat only achieved by Mal Meninga and Arthur Beetson.
Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts
Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.
Stars aligning for de Minaur in Paris as Zverev awaits
Alex de Minaur may not be favourite to win the French Open - but have circumstances offered him the opportunity of his tennis life in Paris?
University boss calls international student cap ‘chaos’
The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.
Djokovic pulls out in Paris as Sinner becomes the No.1
Champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open with injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the new world No.1 men's player.
Reid’s two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running
West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.
Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster
Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
Man jailed for wife’s murder demands new trial over DNA
A man jailed over his wife's murder has told an appeal hearing that new evidence from DNA retesting could have changed a jury's mind.
Funding boost for nation’s busiest ambulance service
Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.
Driver pleads guilty over death of top cop’s son
Dhurren Randhawa has pleaded guilty to charges over the hit-and-run death of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son.
Under fire mayor complains of ‘witch hunt’ amid probe
A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".
Sharks to rest star halfback Nicho Hynes after Origin I
Nicho Hynes will be given round 14 to rest up after making his second State of Origin appearance for NSW.
India’s Modi heading to majority but no landslide win
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.