No plan to eradicate pest that can muscle in on natives
Australia's newest exotic pest has invaded the Brisbane River and yet the authorities have decided to not eradicate it. Experts reveal what that could lead to.
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Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating three as Mavs win
Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving have played key roles as Dallas claimed a crucial overtime win over Houston, while Josh Giddey starred for the Thunder.
Balmain, Kangaroos Test great Keith Barnes dies aged 89
Former Australian Test captain and Balmain Tigers legend Keith Barnes has died at the age of 89.
Court to probe Nazi links to soccer ‘Hitler salute’
Lawyers for three men not known to each other have denied alleged salutes made at the 2022 Australia Cup final have links to Nazi Germany.
AFL ponders punishment for Finlayson’s homophobic slur
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon won't compare the seriousness of Jeremy Finlayson's homophobic slur to a racist insult as the league ponders a punishment.
Storm blows into Brisbane as Hunter stalks top 100
Storm Hunter has emerged from a tough injury run to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane.
Walsh gives Broncos a boost, but training scare for Mam
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is on track for a speedy return, but Ezra Mam raised fears ahead of the Broncos-Dolphins' clash after limping out of training.
Mulch producers ‘unlikely’ source of Vic parks asbestos
Victoria's environmental regulator has confirmed asbestos fragments in six Melbourne parks but doesn't believe mulch producers are to blame.
Fit-again Lion Answerth gets kick out of injury woes
Noah Answerth used his time in rehabilitation to strip back a kicking technique the Brisbane Lions defender figured was the weakness costing him an AFL spot.
Cowboys centre Laybutt out for season with ACL tear
Scans have confirmed North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will not play again in the 2024 NRL season.
Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal
Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.
2026 Commonwealth Games host to be announced next month
There have been "multiple proposals" to replace Victoria as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an official announcement expected next month.
Rich AFL wisdom gives Dolphins half Katoa a kick-along
In-form Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa is seeking the perfect kicking game against Brisbane, and a former Brisbane Lions maestro is helping him with that goal.
Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight with Australia appointing a special adviser.
Electrolyser factory puts regional town on hydrogen map
The first manufacturing facility in Australia to build hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale has opened in Queensland.
‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
Nicolson attempts to corner Serrano after title triumph
Australian world champion Skye Nicolson is happy to extend to 12 three-minute rounds if it means she can secure a fight with Puerto Rican great Amanda Serrano.
Three-game ban for Mitchell as heat ramps up on Souths
South Sydney will be without the suspended Latrell Mitchell for the next three NRL games, placing even more scrutiny on under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou.
NRL won’t celebrate Michael Jennings’ 300th game
Michael Jennings' past indiscretions have led the NRL to step back from marking his 300-game milestone with the traditional celebrations.
Refs have improved in officiating hip drop tackles: NRL
Two players were sin-binned for hip-drop style tackles in round five only to avoid bans, but the NRL says its referees are getting better at policing the issue.
Hackers dial up data extortion, email attacks
Hackers are stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses in email attacks, a cybersecurity report shows, but ransomware is becoming less common.
Broncos still own Suncorp: Staggs’ message to Dolphins
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs has reiterated his explosive "this is our home'' statement about Suncorp Stadium from last year ahead of the Dolphins showdown.
Family seek answers as inquest into teen’s death begins
A new inquest has begun into the death of an Indigenous teenager whose body was found on train tracks in regional NSW.
‘Sometimes I’ll be crap’: Munster a work in progress
It might be a case of rocks and diamonds for Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster as he continues to rebound from his groin injury.
Court probes Nazi links to soccer ‘Hitler salute’
Lawyers for three men have denied that alleged salutes made at the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final had links to Nazi Germany.
Police ‘swooped quickly’ on Ballarat murder accused
A 21-year-old man accused of killing Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt out car in bushland, has faced court in a regional Victorian city.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homphobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
Sick boy was ‘so much worse’ when let go from hospital
A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals.
RCG dodges ban in boost for under-pressure Eels
Parramatta had been facing the possibility of losing another experienced hand, but prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has dodged suspension for two high tackles.
Landmark trans rights case prompts intimidation warning
Supporters on both sides of a major trans rights case have shown an unwillingness to tolerate views other than their own, a Federal Court justice has said.
Kostecki backer ‘sad’ about Erebus development
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.