Locals want to sink bid for new Olympic whitewater site
Angry locals have slammed a plan to build a new Brisbane Olympic 2032 whitewater facility, saying the Games drawcard event should be held where it is "wanted".
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Dogs show they see Galvin as half after joyous arrival
Lachlan Galvin's much-publicised Canterbury arrival has ended with him scoring a try while playing halfback for the last 23 minutes of a win over Parramatta.
Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King’s Birthday thriller
Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.
No more ‘opening-itis’: Next man up for Aust at Lord’s
Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.
Eels star facing ban after knocking over NRL referee
Parramatta are set to be without one of their biggest names for the round-16 clash with Gold Coast, after a charge for contrary conduct on a referee.
Swim star says DQ blunder will add to mental toughness
A golden girl of Australian swimming says her mental toughness will be boosted by being disqualified, then reinstated, at a race at trials for the world titles.
Aussie star speaks on new ‘optional’ ahead of WTC final
Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.
Renouf doubles down on 2006 speech to inspire Broncos
Brisbane legend Steve Renouf gave a speech to the champion 2006 side about treasuring the legacy of their jerseys and wants the current team to follow suit.
Edict fires two NRL greats into frame for Kangaroos job
The NRL has revealed its policy for hiring the next Kangaroos coach, which will prevent several of the game's biggest names from applying for the position.
Brumbies on high alert for major Hurricanes threat
Brumbies fullback Tom Wright says while there's no Kini Naholo, the Hurricanes will still bring sizeable strike power into their Super Rugby Pacific final.
Dad leaves door open for Cleary rugby switch
As speculation swirls about Nathan Cleary's future, his dad and Penrith coach remains unsure what the superstar's movements will be beyond his current NRL deal.
Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause
Australian boxer Cherneka Johnson will have the biggest fight of her career at Madison Square Garden after being called in to replace a pregnant rival.
‘Ready for war’: Aussie Opetaia alert to Italian ambush
He's an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo.
Coach gives Reds the Kiss of life after sorry Super bow
The despondent Queensland Reds are licking their wounds after crashing out of the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals for a fourth straight season.
‘Special’ Hughes performance headlines Cowboys thumping
Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has outshone North Queensland No.7 Tom Dearden, scoring two tries as the hosts notched a dominant win in Melbourne.
Dolphins destroy Dragons in record-breaking victory
The Dolphins have scored the most points in their history to blitz St George Illawarra and move to seventh on the table after another Isaiya Katoa barnstormer.
Comeback Crows’ late surge sinks Brisbane in thriller
Adelaide have kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to down the Brisbane Lions by five points at Adelaide Oval.
‘Not acceptable’: Flanagan lashes Dragons after shocker
St George Illawarra's collapse to lose 56-6 to the Dolphins after being competitive in all but one match this season had coach Shane Flanagan lost for answers.
Jones misses out on French Open girls final dream
Emerson Jones' hopes of becoming Australia's first French Open girls' singles champion since 1968 are over after she lost her semi-final to Lilli Tagger.
Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou
Tottenham have dismissed Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou after two seasons in charge of the EPL club and despite victory in the Europa League final.
Footy Gods finally smiling on Crows, says coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says fortune is finally favouring his Crows after a nail-biting five-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane.
Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin
If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.
Socceroos ready for dark arts duel with Saudis
The Socceroos know Saudi Arabia will throw all sorts of challenges at them but they are ready to fight fire with fire to seal World Cup qualification.
Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead
Young gun Ryan Wood had a day he'll never forget at the Supercars round in Perth, claiming a maiden win then being cruelly denied in the second race.
Tiger’s name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji
Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.
‘Do something special’: Blues hunt key win without star
Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025.
Raiders eye winning send-off for record-breaker Papalii
Josh Papalii will break Canberra's appearance record on Sunday, but supporters hope there are more memories to be made in his final season in lime green.
Best buds: how Opetaia and Crawford hit it off
A Jai Opetaia and Terence 'Bud' Crawford meet and greet could pave the way for the Australian's unification blockbuster on the American's Las Vegas undercard.
Maroons guns of past help Dolphins spine shine: Katoa
Dolphins half Isaiaya Katoa reveals how watching video clips of a famous former champion Queensland quartet is helping the current spine find their mojo.
Cats back Stewart after bump sends Anderson to hospital
Tyson Stengle was the difference with four goals in Geelong's win over Gold Coast, but Tom Stewart's heavy bump on Noah Anderson was the major talking point.
Crow recruit suspended over sling tackle on star Lion
The AFL's match review officer has delivered his assessment of Adelaide midfielder James Peatling's sling tackle on Brisbane star Lachie Neale.