MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages
Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.
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Dolphins’ Hammer set for Titans after time in the Sun
Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was in the Gold Coast Suns' AFL academy as a youth and almost signed with them, but now he's set to destroy the Titans.
Carlton to regain star defender Weitering from injury
Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering will make a welcome return from a calf injury for the Blues' Good Friday clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Cyclone Megan response ‘left remote residents stranded’
Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.
Campbell back, Titans address ’embarrassing’ NRL start
Jayden Campbell's return is some good news for Gold Coast after an "embarrassing" and "unacceptable" start to the NRL season under new coach Des Hasler.
Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower
The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.
Harley Reid’s fend-offs already wowing AFL fans
West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.
Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Police officer charged with child sex offences
A former senior sergeant in Queensland Police Service's central district has been charged with child sex offences.
Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman
Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
Man refused appeal over fatal strike with rifle butt
A man who fatally struck a father-of-two in the face with a rifle butt during a roadside confrontation will remain in custody until at least 2026.
Big city competition shows in population gains
More Australians are calling Melbourne home than any other national city according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules
Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.
Goorjian’s ‘Father Time’ warning for Ingles, Mills
A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.
‘My darling boy’: tears and tributes for TV presenter
Family and friends of Jesse Baird, who was allegedly murdered alongside his partner in Sydney, have paid tribute to him at a memorial service.
Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death
Kyah Lucas died from burns after being bathed by two LiveBetter disability support workers in 2022. The disability support provider now faces a hefty fine.
Blessing in disguise: Panthers relaxed on Cleary injury
The hamstring problem set to keep Nathan Cleary out of action for up to a month may not be entirely bad news for the Penrith star, coach Ivan Cleary insists.
Woman jailed over former partner’s ‘elaborate’ killing
A woman has been jailed for manslaughter after plotting an ultimately deadly attack on her ex-partner at his home north of Brisbane..
Howdy Doedee: ‘Competitive unit’ poised for Lions debut
Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
‘We’re concerned’: states revolt over NDIS cost fears
State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.
Time hasn’t caught up with senior Magpies: coach
Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.
‘Time to move on’: Labor leader walks, calls for change
Rebecca White is calling for leadership renewal in the Labor Party as she stands down following her third failed attempt to win government in Tasmania.
Ban-magnet Sivo vows to fine-tune tackle technique
After seven disciplinary charges in little more than a year, Parramatta enforcer Maika Sivo is working hard to avoid another visit to the judiciary.
NSW government denies Tigers’ Leichhardt funding plea
NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.
Broncos’ Piakura out of Cowboys clash, Oates recalled
Brisbane's Brendan Piakura will miss four weeks as Jaiyden Hunt makes his club debut and veteran Corey Oates comes on to the bench against North Queensland.
Woman admits smoke alarm failure after fatal house fire
A woman has pleaded guilty to failing to fit legal smoke alarms at a Moreton Bay island property she owned after a house fire killed a father and his five boys.
Scott labels Geelong’s Hawkins ‘generational’ forward
Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.
Erasing Arizona: Wilson ‘ready for war’ in US return
Queensland boxer Liam Wilson will be prepared for anything when he faces Mexican Oscar Valdez on his return to the scene of his world-title heartbreak.
NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament
China remains a "very good friend", New Zealand's intelligence minister says, despite a Beijing-backed cyber attack on the NZ parliament and MPs.
Warring parties go face to face in Hawthorn racism row
The Human Rights Commission will host two days of talks as the opposing sides in the Hawthorn racism saga go face-to-face in Melbourne.
Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation
Laws aimed at pre-empting a new High Court challenge have cleared the first hurdle, as Labor rushes through measures making it easier to deport asylum seekers.