AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom
AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.
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No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss
The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
Not lovin’ it: McDonald’s, Coles fail on deforestation
Australia's major supermarkets and leading burger chains can't prove their supply chains are deforestation-free, Greenpeace says.
Melbourne to challenge Grant charge after shock sin-bin
The Storm are challenging Harry Grant's charge of dangerous contact after the Melbourne skipper was sin-binned for tangling with a Sharks kicker.
Reds star undergoes surgery to end Super Rugby season
Harry Wilson is expected to be out for eight weeks following surgery on his broken arm but the Queensland back-rower remains a contender for a Test recall.
NRL investigating Mitchell, Walker racism claims
Allegations South Sydney stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were racially abused by a member of the crowd at Kogarah are being investigated by the NRL.
Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says
The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.
‘No justice’ in teen’s home invasion murder sentence
A teenager who fatally stabbed a mother of two in a home invasion has been jailed for 14 years for their "particularly heinous" offending.
Jack Rodwell’s career in limbo after two-game ban
Jack Rodwell may have played his last A-League Men game for Sydney FC after receiving a two-game suspension.
Pilot cheered for safe landing after gear failure
A light plane has battled stormy weather, mechanical failure and a stream of pelicans in order to make a "textbook" emergency landing.
Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe ‘snub’
Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.
Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check
Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
Change looms for Magic Round as Manly dump ‘home’ game
Manly have told the NRL they will not use Magic Round as a home game from 2025, with two other clubs considering joining them in the move.
N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance
North Korea has called out the UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Australia to immediately stop their "blatant military intervention in the Asia-Pacific".
Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial
Fifteen jurors have been selected in the trial of a former airline captain accused of killing two campers in Victoria's alpine region.
Adelaide’s Rankine hits career-high after midfield move
Adelaide's dynamic Izak Rankine says increasing midfield time has led to a patch of AFL form he describes as career-best.
Kids reeling as bullying, screen time take heavy toll
Parents and their children are struggling to cope with cost-of-living pressures, the over-use of technology and lingering effects of the pandemic.
Irvine, Metcalfe join Socceroos in Europe’s big leagues
Socceroos Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe have realised their dream of reaching Europe's top flight after helping St Pauli win promotion to the Bundesliga.
Dingo killed with speargun on tourist island
A man is co-operating with Queensland wildlife officers after a dingo was killed with a speargun at the popular holiday island of K'gari.
Sky Blues happy to claim underdog tag for Origin opener
Jess Sergis wants NSW to make Suncorp Stadium their backyard as they prepare for their first Women's Origin game at Queensland's fortress.
Crichton won’t play second fiddle to Fifita at Roosters
Angus Crichton has made clear he isn't prepared to sit behind David Fifita at the Sydney Roosters in 2025, with the second-rower weighing up leaving the club.
Keary, Suaalii among four Roosters charged
Four Sydney Roosters players have been charged by the NRL's match review committee, but only back-up half Sandon Smith faces a suspension.
Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour
The death toll from the Brazil floods has risen to 143, as the government announces $A3.5 billion in emergency money to deal with the crisis.
Putin taps civilian economist to run defence
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to appoint a civilian economist as his new defence minister indicates he is looking to prepare for 'economic war'.
Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor
A young Australian's near-death experience produced a silver lining when it prompted his brother to get tested for a life-threatening condition.
Force keen to get Izack Rodda into beast mode
The Western Force's 48-10 win over Fijian Drua has kept their finals hopes alive, and they will be aiming to sweep aside the Waratahs in Perth this week.
Payten faces one of his toughest tests as Cowboys coach
North Queensland are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and coach Todd Payten has urged them to scrap their way out of the hole they are in.
Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding
A peak medical body is calling for urgent end-of-life care funding in the Queensland budget and an explanation as to where previous funding has gone.
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Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Israel pushes into north Gaza, ups pressure on Rafah
Thousands of families are fleeing Rafah as tank shells land across the city and Israel's military intensifies the pressure with more evacuation orders.
Gem of a display as Ruby shines at gymnastics nationals
Teenager Ruby Pass has won four senior gold medals in the space of 90 minutes at the Australian gymnastic championships as the Paris Olympics loom large.