Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre
Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.
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Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues’ dominant Origin show
Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.
Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.
Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt
Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".
Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons’ Origin woes
Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.
Cotric to exit Raiders for Super League at season’s end
Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.
Pill testing trial to launch in Victoria
Victoria's premier has announced a pill testing trial will take place in the state in a step away from her predecessor Daniel Andrews' stance on the issue.
Australia out of T20 World Cup after ‘dream’ Afghan win
Afghanistan have secured a historic Twenty20 World Cup semi-final berth, knocking Australia out of the tournament after an epic win over Bangladesh.
Ecstasy and agony as pill testing gets another backer
Victoria has become the third Australian jurisdiction to legalise pill testing following a spate of drug overdoses and deaths at music festivals.
Ramp up targets to save reef, UNESCO tells Australia
The Great Barrier Reef needs urgent and sustained action to save it from the impact of climate change and other threats, UNESCO has told Australia.
WikiLeaks’ Assange to plead guilty to espionage charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law, in a deal that could end his imprisonment in the UK.
Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison and left the UK after reaching a plea deal with US authorities.
Former pilot Greg Lynn convicted of camper killing
Twelve jurors have found former pilot Greg Lynn guilty of the murder Carol Clay but not guilty of killing her childhood sweetheart Russell Hill.
Labor senator crosses floor for Palestine, risks exile
A defiant Fatima Payman voted in line with her convictions to support Palestinian statehood as she risked her spot as a Labor senator to do so.
Maroons No.1 Walsh won’t carry demons at MCG: Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.
Slater-Maguire feud adds spice to Origin build-up
Michael Maguire and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater insist they remain on good terms after the NSW coach kicked off a war of words.
Stajcic joins Western Sydney Wanderers after Glory exit
Alen Stajcic is the new manager of Western Sydney Wanderers after leaving Perth Glory with still two years remaining on his contract.
Maguire lauds Latrell impact on Blues’ Origin focus
Michael Maguire is lavishing praise on Latrell Mitchell for the added x-factor he will give the NSW State of Origin side.
Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury
Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.
Jarryd Hayne to avoid fourth trial after rape acquittal
Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.
Ultra-Orthodox must serve in Israeli military: court
Israel's military must draft ultra-Orthodox men, a court has ruled in a decree likely to send shock waves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Geelong’s Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.
Julian Assange heads home after plea deal in US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to time already served in Britain in a deal with the US that secures his freedom.
Shock loss to Afghanistan rocks Aussie T20 WC hopes
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes have been hit by an upset Super Eight loss to Afghanistan in St Vincent.
Roosters scrambling for backs as Pauga ponders long ban
A lengthy suspension for Fetalaiga Pauga over a high hit on Canterbury fullback Connor Tracey has left the Sydney Roosters with a riddle to solve at centre.
Tigers end 1464-day Campbelltown drought as teens star
Two of Wests Tigers' brightest Campbelltown teenagers have helped to end the club's 10-match losing run in the region, in a 48-24 win over Canberra.
Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.
Pharmacy lobby blasts plan for chemists to sell vapes
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has slammed a new plan that would allow smokers to buy vapes at pharmacies without the need for a doctor's prescription.
Death toll rises to 19 after gunmen attack Dagestan
Fifteen police officers and four civilians, including an Orthodox priest, have been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan.
Scheffler outlasts Kim, green intruders for sixth title
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has outlasted climate-change protesters and birthday buddy Tom Kim to clinch the Travelers Championship in a playoff.
Ex-Gold Coast high school student wins PGA Championship
South Korean Amy Yang, who finished high school on the Gold Coast, has won her maiden major at the Women's PGA Championship in Washington.