Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
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Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks
Communities affected by a bushfire west of Ballarat have been warned it is not safe to return, with six homes confirmed to have been destroyed by the blaze.
Liberals vow to ‘rip up’ hydro charter if re-elected
The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Aussie 7s women into Vancouver semis, men struggle
An extra-time try to Maddison Levi to beat USA and a comfortable defeat of Fiji has pushed Australia's women's sevens team into the final four in Vancouver.
Cartwright guides WA to third straight one-day title
Western Australia have claimed a record-extending 17th domestic one-day crown with Hilton Cartwright starring in a five-wicket win over NSW in Sydney.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.
Looming heat spike causing ‘grave concern’ for firies
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle bushfires in western Victoria as temperatures are predicted to spike.
Divers sent to new site in search for Sydney couple
Police divers have been sent to the Southern Tablelands, southwest of Sydney, as the search for the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies continues.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
Cop charged with murder after disappearance of lovers
Police are searching for the bodies of two men who were allegedly murdered by a serving officer, who dated one of the couple.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Incoming Qantas chairman can change airline: workers
Qantas' naming of former Telstra boss John Mullen as its next chairman has been welcomed by airline staff, who say he has an open-door approach to workers.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding
Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition
Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.
Woman set to appear in court after fatal house fire
A woman is set to appear in court months after a house fire killed a father and his five boys on Russell Island near Brisbane, devastating the local community.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
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Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone’s carbon footprint
Rio Tinto will bankroll hundreds of construction jobs and industrial production in Queensland with a renewable energy supply deal for a smelter and refineries.
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Tests show cars are dirtier and thirstier than promised
Some popular vehicles are using as much as 20 per cent more petrol than promised, road tests show, while others are secret high polluters.
Scentre FY earnings improve, more growth ahead
Westfield owner Scentre Group has claimed better full-year earnings and says more growth is to come from three shopping centre redevelopments.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Tourists lost for a week after Google Maps mishap
Two German tourists have been navigated by Google Maps into a remote national park and become bogged, forcing them to walk to safety.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Snowtown accomplice Mark Haydon set for prison release
A man who helped carry out the infamous Snowtown murders is set to be released from prison, after more than two decades behind bars.
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Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value
Gas giant Santos has been accused of eroding shareholder value with a record dividend and no update on the future after Woodside merger talks were terminated.
Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike
A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.
Stacey Jones pips Wayne Bennett to land Kiwis job
Stacey Jones has seen off stiff competition from Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett to be named the new coach of New Zealand's national rugby league team.