New drug to reduce brain cell death in stroke patients
A new drug is undergoing trials in hospitals across Australia with hopes it will be used by first responders to slow brain injury during the onset of a stroke.
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Hunter confirms achilles tear in brutal Olympics blow
Storm Hunter will miss the Olympics and place her plans to crack the world's top 100 on hold after rupturing her achilles while training in Brisbane.
Moloney sees chance for Japanese boxing takeover
Australian bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney plans to build on his established Japanese fan base when he defends his belt in front of 55,000 in Tokyo.
Final minority Liberal government deal not yet signed
An independent MP who intends to provide confidence and supply support for Tasmania's minority Liberal government says a final deal is yet to be sorted.
Port’s Finlayson ‘cut deeply’ over his homophobic slur
Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been deeply affected after he made a homophobic slur that resulted in a three-game ban.
Pressure on as Demetriou storms out of press conference
Jason Demetriou has shown the first public signs of succumbing to pressure at South Sydney, with the coach storming out of a press conference after 27 seconds.
Roosters’ Keary charged for making contact with referee
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has become the latest NRL player to come under scrutiny for making contact with a match official.
In-form Power, Blues welcome back key players
Port Adelaide have recalled two stars to face a Fremantle side still missing ruckman Sean Darcy, while unbeaten Carlton are bolstered by Sam Walsh's return.
Made in Australia: PM manufactures clean energy vision
A blueprint has been unveiled to keep Australia in a "global race" and could involve taxpayers funding major manufacturing and clean energy projects.
Bulldogs back Naughton, stalwart Daniel dropped
Aaron Naughton has only kicked four majors in as many AFL games but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the player's influence goes way beyond goals.
Airport disruption avoided after firies strike deal
The United Firefighters Union has called off a planned four-hour strike after it reached an agreement with Airservices Australia.
‘Devastating’: Saville called up in late BJK Cup drama
Daria Saville has been thrust into the Billie Jean King Cup spotlight for Australia after an 11th-hour injury to local favourite Storm Hunter in Brisbane.
Players union marks 300-gamer Jennings despite NRL snub
Controversial NRL player Michael Jennings' looming 300-game milestone has been highlighted by the Rugby League Players Association.
Judge to ponder ‘what is a woman’ case as hearings wrap
A court will decide whether to award $200,000 to a transgender woman who was barred from using a female-only app because the app's founder viewed her as male.
New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist
Search crews have failed to find the body of Samantha Murphy after new information sparked a renewed search in bushland near Ballarat.
Cowboys’ Feldt polishes baseball bats for Eels clash
Winger Kyle Feldt secured North Queensland's all-time NRL try-scoring record last week but against Parramatta he wants his team to fire the entire game.
‘That interests me’: Meninga makes pitch for Souths job
Mal Meninga has conceded he would be keen to coach South Sydney until the end of the year as Jason Demetriou's job prospects diminish by the day.
Schuster can still make it big in the NRL: Marshall
Told by Manly he's free to explore options elsewhere, out-of-favour Josh Schuster has now been granted personal leave by the NRL club.
Scientists despair as even deep corals cook
Scientists are rattled over the latest bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it will not survive the ongoing exploitation of fossil fuels.
Tale of two cities shows why Tigers need Campbelltown
Wests Tigers are putting an emphasis on embedding themselves in the Macarthur, desperate to make use of a junior talent nursery previously gone to waste.
Activist protest against Santos board runs out of gas
Energy company Santos has weathered a protest vote from shareholder activists at its annual meeting as the board gave a progress update on its Barossa project.
No risk to Walsh from early return: Broncos’ Walters
Fit-again Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh will wear precautionary headgear as he makes a faster-than-expected return from a facial fracture to face the Dolphins.
Wright’s Reds primed for hairy Pasifika task abroad
After two losses before a bye the Reds have worked on their game, and their facial hair, ahead of a New Zealand date with the improved Moana Pasifika.
Fresh start for Super Netball as 2024 season looms
With a revitalised pay deal, key new faces and the addition of the Melbourne Mavericks, 2024 offers a fresh start for Super Netball.
IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab
The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.
‘Aussie ball’ mindset behind versatile Boomers squad
Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.
Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there's been "hysteria" over the non-selection of Nelson Asofa-Solomona but insists he will be among first picked when fit.
AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson’s disease
Cricket great Allan Border has joined with Parkinson's Australia to bring awareness to the disease that impacts over 150,000 Australians.
‘Keep guessing’: Bennett remains coy on future plans
South Sydney? Journalism? Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is keeping his options open as he considers what lies beyond the end of his current contract in 2024.
TikTok says it boosts economy by $1.1b amid ban threat
TikTok delivers a significant economic boost to the Australian economy, a report has found, in what experts say is an attempt to prove its worth.
ALM clubs air grievances over Irankunda’s Olyroos snub
The decision of Adelaide United's Nestory Irankunda to opt against late Olyroos selection has caused consternation among rival A-League Men clubs.