It’s Toole-time for the Wallabies as history beckons
Brumbies flyer Corey Toole will make his Test debut as the Wallabies aim to make history in Cape Town, where Fraser McReight will captain the side.
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Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.
Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen
West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.
High-flying Storm expecting bounce back from Bulldogs
Craig Bellamy says the Storm are bracing for a lift in physicality from the Bulldogs on Friday night after a public lashing from their coach Cameron Ciraldo.
‘Unfair’ for Manly coach to take sole blame: Bullemor
Ethan Bullemor has come to the defence of Manly coach Anthony Seibold after criticism over the Sea Eagles' form slump at the business end of the NRL season.
Father and son dead in river as flood threat grows
Police divers have recovered the bodies of a father and son in floodwaters while a third man escaped to safety after heavy rain caused dangerous conditions.
‘Really stung me’: Snub motivating Hosking every day
Canberra forward Zac Hosking is preparing for a first clash against Penrith after coming painfully close to premiership glory with the club two years ago.
Winging in the rain: Olyslagers splashes to Diamond win
Despite rain-sodden conditions in Lausanne, Aussie high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has splashed to a third Diamond League win of the season.
US judge rules Epstein jury records to remain sealed
A judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected a government request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
‘Holy grail’: treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends
After 29 hours, 327 contributions and one major blow-up, Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable has served up a slew of reform ideas and a few unanswered questions.
‘Deeply sorry’: Rankine given ban for homophobic slur
Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.
Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO’s
Australian boxing stars Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa have both scored first-round TKO victories to set up a potential domestic blockbuster.
Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid
A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.
Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists are being brought in for an expanded military operation in Gaza City, which could be launched within days.
DCE has no regrets on exit call ahead of 350th game
Plenty has changed since March, but milestone man Daly Cherry-Evans remains content with his decision to leave Manly at the end of the NRL season.
Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks
A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse.
Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call
Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.
Passion for the Raiders a Stuart family affair
Jed Stuart has his father's passion for Canberra but that doesn't mean he'll take it to heart if Savelio Tamale bumps him from the NRL side ahead of finals.
Pain won’t stop Graham rushing field for AJ’s milestone
Campbell Graham has been nursing a bad back injury for most of the season but still wants to rush the field when Alex Johnston scores his record-breaking try.
MP jailed for misleading kickback probe, then bailed
The former partner of pandemic-era premier Gladys Berejiklian has walked from court soon after being sentenced to 10 months in prison for misleading ICAC.
Tomic turns back clock, US Open main draw in reach
A resurgent Bernard Tomic is two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance since 2017, but there are injury concerns for another Australian.
Lehrmann called ‘national joke’ on return to lion’s den
Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins
The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
A plan to divert children with autism and development delays from the NDIS is crucial to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, the disability minister says.
Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows’ wish over slur ban
A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.
Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.
Penrith ponder Yeo’s comeback, Mitchell still out
Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Marcelo Montoya are among the key players rated a chance to return from injury for this weekend's NRL games.
It stings: the big regret for Port’s departing coach
As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.
Crisis-driven response to family violence ‘must end’
There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.
Roosters’ Smith reveals ‘special connection’ to England
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith has opened up on his decision to represent England rather than Australia at international level.
WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp
The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.
‘It sucks’: Garrick’s pain during Manly’s costly loss
Reuben Garrick will not play again this season after a mid-game shoulder injury that left the outside back powerless to prevent Manly's loss to Wests Tigers.