Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash
Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.
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‘Unfair’ supermarket prices on watchdog’s hit list
The consumer regulator has vowed to find answers to shoppers' complaints of sky-high grocery prices and farmers' concerns about low supermarket payments.
Scammer jailed for stealing close to $400k from cousin
Angela Liberatore, 50, has been sentenced after she was found guilty by a jury of 33 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.
Western hungry to hold on in ALW premiership race
Western United co-captain Jaclyn Sawicki is raring for a blockbuster clash with Sydney FC that could be crucial to determining the A-League Women premiership.
Sky Blues veteran Grant caps off big week in style
Rhyan Grant has signed a contract extension with Sydney FC that will take his career at the A-League Men club into an 18th season.
Court rejects push to monitor released terror plotter
A man whose ties with other convicted extremists forms part of his "identity" will not be subject to ongoing monitoring following his release from jail.
Youth given ‘appropriate’ health care prior to death
A coroner has found a youth mental health service has made improvements following the death of a teenage boy with multiple diagnoses.
Running man Rayner’s midfield moment arrives at Lions
Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.
Big fine for owner who ripped out mangroves for road
A Queensland man has been fined almost $145,000 for clearing a path through protected national park to make a road to his property.
Laws to tighten, school reopens after asbestos scandal
Authorities have completed a major investigation to identify all sites affected by asbestos-tainted mulch but are still waiting on a handful of tests.
Homeschooling overhaul sparks mixed reactions
The Queensland government has introduced legislation that will ensure homeschoolers must follow the Australian curriculum.
Australia out to clean sweep tour of New Zealand
The prospect of world championship points will keep Australia's foot on the gas as the tour-ending second Test against New Zealand gets under way.
Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns
Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.
Midwives win on patient ratios as health reforms pass
Laws that assist with patient ratios and allow contemporary trained midwives to administer pregnancy termination medicine have passed Queensland parliament.
International court referral has ‘no credibility’: PM
A legal referral accusing the federal government of supporting alleged war crimes in the Middle East has been rejected by the prime minister.
New support measures for victims of violence
Legislation for a permanent commissioner for victims and a sexual violence review board will be introduced to the Queensland parliament.
Man appeals conviction for ‘brazen’ Valentine’s rape
A man who was jailed for the sexual assault of a woman after he was hired to perform a Valentine's Day massage has claimed he should never have stood trial.
‘Live your lives’: Cummins’ leadership inspired by mum
Pat Cummins says Australia's Test team have been encouraged to live broader lives while on tour, in part inspired by the death of his mother and COVID-19.
Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company
A 71-year-old woman will serve 20 months behind bars after admitting she defrauded her television and film production company employer of almost $1 million.
Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled his shadow leadership team, rejigging portfolios to fill vacant spots in portfolio allocations.
Dolphins selection shocks, Bromwich tips next captains
Dolphins skipper Jesse Bromwich has confirmed he'll retire at season's end and put forward two future candidates as Wayne Bennett made big selection calls.
Fire ants could cost ‘half a COVID’ every year
Analysts have offered a staggering new assessment of what Australia could lose to fire ants.
Jillaroos coach predicts multiple Americans in NRLW
The US could help fuel the next expansion of the NRLW, with Jillaroos coach Brad Donald predicting multiple Americans are good enough for the competition.
New images show extent of Barrier Reef coral bleaching
New footage has been released showing widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, spanning 1100km from Lizard Island to the Keppel Islands.
Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues
After a marathon mediation session, Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says her defamation case against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is ongoing.
Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison
Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.
Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions’ AFL leaders
Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.
Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly
More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.
Electric cars crash Aussie records but utes top charts
Australians snapped up more electric cars during February than ever before, new figures show, but diesel utes dominated the ranks of most popular models.
Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage
Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.
Hynes calls for Mam slur to be line in sand for NRL
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has come out in support of Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after an alleged racial slur by Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu.