Ex-Liberal appointed to top climate change body
The new chair of the Climate Change Authority will be former NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean, who has said he will base his approach on facts and science.
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Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Humbled Beale chuffed to be back in the Wallabies mix
Veteran utility Kurtley Beale says the carrot of 100 Test caps and the chance to play the British and Irish Lions helped keep him going during the dark times.
Stuart blasts NSW over star’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment
Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.
Suaalii mimics Walsh as Blues step up Origin II prep
When the Blues wanted someone to emulate Reece Walsh as they worked on plans to stop Queensland's No.1 they called on Origin 'villain' Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Walker fires Roosters into top four with win over Dogs
The Sydney Roosters have leapfrogged the Dolphins into the NRL's top four after a Sam Walker masterclass sealed victory over Canterbury.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Souths dare to dream after keeping Manly scoreless
South Sydney have beaten Manly 14-0 in a low-scoring NRL game that made a strong case for stand-alone State of Origin blocks.
Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston
Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.
Ailing Thompson injured in Queen’s Club semi-final loss
Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.
Christmas Day games return to NBL schedule
The Sydney Kings and NBL champions the Tasmania JackJumpers will host Christmas Day games as festive features of the 2024-25 season schedule.
‘Don’t overthink it’: thousands take nippy solstice dip
A record 3000 people have taken a naked plunge in Hobart's River Derwent to mark the winter solstice.
Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe
Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.
Roosters release American NRLW prospect Liz Tafuna
Liz Tafuna was set to become the NRLW's first American recruit but the rugby sevens convert has had to return home to the US.
Cummins hat-trick takes Aussies to brink of Cup semis
Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Beale back in Schmidt’s new-look Wallabies squad
New coach Joe Schmidt has recalled veteran utility back Kurtley Beale in a 38-man Wallabies squad for upcoming Tests against Wales and Georgia.
Pizza-eating killer jailed for partner’s fatal bashing
Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.
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Abandon sheep: report backs future ban on live exports
A parliamentary committee has thrown its weight behind laws to ban live sheep exports, with its chair saying the "time has come" to bring an end to the trade.
Newly elected Solomon Islands PM to visit Australia
Jeremiah Manele will make a week-long visit to Australia ahead of talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
‘Given a voice’: youth centre victims reach $75m deal
Lawyers representing former detainees who were abused at Tasmania's youth detention centre have reached an in-principle $75 million settlement with the state.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
Paris means family as diver Rousseau prepares for Games
Cassiel Rousseau, confirmed in the nine-member Australian Olympic diving team, has special family reason to look forward to competing in Paris.
Like a car crash: Petracca opens up on horror injuries
Star Demons midfielder Christian Petracca says he struggles to watch football at the moment due to the traumatic nature of the injuries he suffered last week.
Returning Mitchell eager to make peace with Leniu
Latrell Mitchell says he wants to patch things up with new NSW teammate Spencer Leniu after some pointed criticism following the Las Vegas racism scandal.
Eels back-rower fights for reduced dangerous-throw ban
Parramatta's Kelma Tuilagi has opted to try to reduce a dangerous-throw charge down to two matches, risking a five-game ban if he is unsuccessful.
Dom Young fit as Roosters avoid backline crisis
Dom Young has got through an early-week training session, meaning the Sydney Roosters won't have to draw from outside their NRL squad.
Power’s Dixon rubbed out for three, Butters also banned
Charlie Dixon has copped a three-match suspension for his big bump while playing in the SANFL, while Zak Butters' Brownlow Medal hopes appear over.
Home-building surge in tight budget of ‘must-haves’
Record spending on social housing has headlined the Minns government's second budget as the NSW treasurer blames GST changes for rolling deficits.
Butters cleared at AFL Tribunal, Dixon to fight charge
Zak Butters has overturned his one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while Port teammate Charlie Dixon will contest his three-match ban at the SANFL Tribunal.
NSW unchanged for women’s Origin decider
Kylie Hilder has stuck solid with the team that lost game two as NSW prepare to head to Townsville with the women's State of Origin series on the line.