Treasurer backs rebates for all in cost-of-living fight
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the use of $300 energy rebates for all households in the federal budget, despite calls to means test the measure.
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Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA
Workers enjoyed a pay-packet bump in the March quarter but a drop in the wage price index has eased fears wages are contributing to inflation.
Raiders coach Stuart pens new deal until end of 2029
Ricky Stuart is set to coach NRL side Canberra until the end of 2029 after he was handed a new four-year deal with the Raiders.
Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check
Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
Jack Rodwell’s career in limbo after two-game ban
Jack Rodwell may have played his last A-League Men game for Sydney FC after receiving a two-game suspension.
Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says
The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.
NRL investigating Mitchell, Walker racism claims
Allegations South Sydney stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were racially abused by a member of the crowd at Kogarah are being investigated by the NRL.
No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss
The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion.
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
Cohen testifies Trump signed off on hush money payment
Donald Trump's former '"fixer" has told his hush money trial the then-US president said "women are going to hate me" when Stormy Daniels' sex scandal aired.
No ‘glamour’ in Territory’s crime-busting budget
The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.
Nation’s only Liberal government suffers first-day loss
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband
Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged
David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.
Mariners claim 2-1 ALM finals win over nine-man Sydney
Jack Rodwell and Corey Hollman have been sent off as Sydney FC fell to a 2-1 A-League Men semi-final defeat at home to the Central Coast Mariners.
Eels slump to another loss as Mam stars for Broncos
Parramatta have again felt the absence of Mitch Moses, beaten 30-14 by Brisbane as they slumped to a fifth loss in six games without their star halfback.
Power hold off Cats fightback in AFL thriller
Port Adelaide led by 49 points during the second quarter at GMHBA Stadium but had to hold off fast-finishing Geelong to clinch a nerve-shredding six-point win.
West Coast Fever blitz Firebirds in Super Netball rout
West Coast Fever have maintained their sizzling start to the Super Netball season with a 94-58 thrashing of Queensland Firebirds in Perth.
Hynes injury adds to NSW’s horror weekend
NSW coach Michael Maguire is facing the prospect of starting the State of Origin series without Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic and possibly Nicho Hynes.
‘A punch in the guts’: live sheep export trade to end
Farmers have been left fuming after the Albanese government confirmed the export of live sheep by sea will be banned in Australia from May 2028.
Bradman brings his Best in Knights’ injury-soured win
The Newcastle Knights have held on to defeat a patchy Wests Tigers 20-14 in their final game in Tamworth, with both sides left ruing a heavy injury toll.
Thunderbirds hand Mavericks Super Netball reality check
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have dragged the Melbourne Mavericks back to earth with a thud, notching a clinical 22-goal win at John Cain Arena
Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants
Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Dragons spoil Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney return
St George Illawarra have put a dampener on Latrell Mitchell's return from suspension by handing South Sydney a 28-14 loss at rainy Jubilee Oval.
Sharks cement top spot with rare NRL win in Melbourne
Cronulla have cracked a rare win over the Storm, roaring home to secure a 25-18 victory over Melbourne in their top-of-the-table clash.
Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss
Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.
Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua
The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.
Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes
A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.