Series level: Slater hails Maroons’ magical second half
Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.
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Waratahs young gun bags Super Rugby rookie honours
He didn't get onto the field until round 4 but Sid Harvey made such an impression since that he's been named Super Rugby Pacific rookie of the year.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement
Marcelo Montoya has decided the 2026 season will be his last in the NRL.
‘I have sinned’: woman ‘confessed’ to murder of parents
A diabetic woman charged with murdering her parents with insulin wrote a note to herself to "sob here" during a police interview, a court has been told.
Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss
A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.
Sea Eagles brothers moonlighting as pub trivia hosts
In a showing of brotherly love, Jake and Tom Trbojevic have agreed to become pub trivia hosts to help their brother Ben's new business.
Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup
A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.
Socceroos star has had enough of underdogs tag
Defender Alessandro Circati hopes the Socceroos are starting to gain more respect and that players attracting attention from big clubs can help achieve that.
‘Age is irrelevant’: Slipper set for Wallabies comeback
Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.
‘Shaped me’: gun forward re-signs with Roosters
Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.
‘Vigilance wanting’: ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine
The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.
‘We don’t take s***’: US ready for Socceroos fight
The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.
Gout flies home for third in 150m behind US great
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has finished an impressive third behind the great Noah Lyles in the 150m at a track meet in Ostrava.
Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O’s rolls on
Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.
‘Utterly flawed’: Hanson blasts multiculturalism
A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.
King watches Aussie Ascot raiders fade in final furlong
Watched by the man whose name is on the race Australia's 3-1 favourite Overpass faded to third in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
‘Laughable’: Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.
Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo
Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.
NSW coach gets elite backing despite ‘not great’ record
NSW forward Cameron Murray insists Laurie Daley is no coaching dud as the Blues mentor reveals what inspires him ahead of the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
GOAT’s great expectations for WNBL’s newest team
The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.
Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts
NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.
Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers
Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.
‘Very proud’: grieving Tino backed to honour late dad
Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.
‘Taken for mugs’: KPMG referred for corruption probe
Beleaguered consultancy firm KPMG is under more pressure after being referred to a corruption watchdog, while it also faces a government halt on contracts.
Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam
A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.
Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla’s injury concerns
Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.
Socceroos focus on actions, US won’t be overconfident
US players have distanced themselves from the suggestion their World Cup clash with Australia will be a "lay-up" victory as the Socceroos soak up criticism.
RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes
Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting
A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.
Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud
A former AFL player, who ripped off families with shoddy pool installation works, has been jailed for exploiting the trust and goodwill of his customers.