Bail denied for man accused of setting person on fire
A man accused of setting alight a person living with a disability over a minor debt has been refused bail after being committed to stand trial.
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Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair
Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.
Premier bullish on stadium despite unclear parliament
Tasmania's premier is confident stadium plans attached to the state's AFL licence can progress despite an election delivering a hung parliament.
Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss
A union president accused of billing members for $6700 in personal expenses via his union-issued credit card has had the civil case against him dismissed.
No bad blood with ‘No.1 supporter’ Benji: Sullivan
Benji Marshall cut Jayden Sullivan from his starting side midway through the Wests Tigers' first game but the new recruit insists he's not one to hold a grudge.
Rebuilding Eagles ‘not waiting’ for AFL finals return
Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.
Fears Alice Springs youth curfew could inflame tensions
Tensions are simmering on Alice Springs' streets as an emergency curfew takes effect, with critics of the response saying it could make the situation worse.
Champ Tszyu to channel Tyson against towering Fundora
Taking on 197cm Sebastian Fundora to become unified world champion, Tim Tszyu says he can follow the lead of one of his favourite fighters in Mike Tyson.
Victorian tobacco licences to smoke out ‘dodgy’ sellers
Victoria will become the last state to adopt a tobacco licensing scheme in a bid to combat dodgy outlets selling under-the-counter cigarettes.
‘Brumbies DNA’: Larkham’s call to match rampant Reds
Wallabies selection could be on the line when the ACT Brumbies head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Queensland Reds, coach Stephen Larkham says.
Man shot by police charged with multiple offences
A man who allegedly threatened officers and stole a police car before being shot in far north Queensland has been charged.
Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match
Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
New guided bomb may have been used in attack: Ukraine
At least one person has been killed in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia might have used a new type of guided bomb.
Sugarcane’s genetics more complex than humans: research
Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.
‘The dream is alive’: Walters extends, Walsh to follow
Brisbane have received a boost with the news coach Kevin Walters has agreed a contract extension, with flying fullback Reece Walsh also expected to re-sign.
Activist Pavlou settles $3.5m university lawsuit
Activist Drew Pavlou has settled a lawsuit after claiming the University of Queensland tried to silence his protests about its Chinese government links.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
ADF spells ‘disruptive’ life for struggling members
The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
A-Leagues avoid TV fiasco but financial worries remain
The A-Leagues have avoided the embarrassment of being booted off TV after an 11th-hour deal following the collapse of the APL's television production partner.
Solar largesse shines on coal industry in sunset
Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.
Phoenix striker Zawada’s A-League season in doubt
Polish hot-shot Oskar Zawada is in serious doubt to return for Wellington Phoenix's A-League Men title charge after a fresh injury setback.
Fire crews quell factory blaze as police investigate
Police are looking into the cause of a factory blaze in Brisbane's south which took multiple fire crews three house to extinguish.
Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, who led the city through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is quitting after six years in the top job at town hall.
Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa re-signs until end of 2028
Playmaker Isaiya Katoa has been earmarked as the man to lead the Dolphins into the future as the 20-year-old signs a three-year extension with the club.
Olympic chiefs play down Brisbane Games progress fears
Time is on the side of organisers for the Brisbane 2032 Games and there is no need to panic over progress, the International Olympic Committee says.
Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fears of ground assault
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israeli air strikes have killed several people in Rafah and near Gaza City.
Schneider follows long line of Penrith’s student No.7s
Brad Schneider's chance to deputise for Nathan Cleary makes him the latest student of the game to step into the coveted role as Penrith's back-up No.7.
United pip JackJumpers, force NBL championship decider
The NBL championship series is heading to a decider after Melbourne United edged out the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points in a game-four thriller.
Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call
The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says.