The Bodyguard: Papalii hailed as Maroons’ new protector
Josh Papalii has been likened by Cameron Munster to Kevin Costner as the recalled Queensland prop gets set for his own bodyguard role in the Origin decider.
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Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring
Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.
Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return
Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.
Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack
Millions of customers' details have been exposed in a cyber attack on Australia's biggest carrier that experts say is likely the work of international hackers.
Diddy jury decides on some counts while verdict unknown
A jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial says it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul.
Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint
A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.
Childcare changes just a ‘bandaid’ after abuse case
Expedited childcare reforms will only be a stop-gap response and won't address the root causes of abuse in the sector, an early childhood advocate says.
‘Cyclonic’ winds and sideways rain batter east coast
Coastal communities have copped the brunt of a complex storm that has brought buckets of rain, gale-force winds and damage to the power network.
Fantastic four put Aussie Wimbledon show back on track
Daria Kasatkina, Alex de Minaur, Aleksandar Vukic and Rinky Hijikata have won at Wimbledon to revive Australian fortunes after the carnage of the first day.
Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal
Richmond forward Tom Lynch has apologised again before receiving a five-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking an Adelaide opponent.
Truth-telling inquiry splits on final report findings
Three of the five leaders of an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry did not endorse the key findings in one of its two final reports.
Blow for Thai government as court suspends PM from duty
A top court has suspended embattled Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as it considers a push to sack her over a damaging leaked phone call.
Tigers overhaul spine amid NRL Origin, injury chaos
Several NRL sides have been forced to name depleted line ups for round 18, with State of Origin and last week's brutal round of injuries causing issues.
Tigers want meeting with government over Campbelltown
Campbelltown's council has pledged $10 million of funding for its stadium, but Wests Tigers are weeks away from deciding to leave if government doesn't step in.
Martin out for Munster revenge over man-of-match outing
Liam Martin admits he would hate himself if he was a Queensland State of Origin fan, but is ready to be NSW's chief antagonist again and target Cameron Munster.
Double blow for Warriors with spine ripped apart
The Warriors have lost fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad for a month to a knee injury, after confirming halfback Luke Metcalf has a season-ending ACL rupture.
Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie’s return
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey was concussed in an innocuous incident at Tuesday morning training, further delaying his AFL comeback.
Daley welcomes anxiety in bid to break decider duck
Laurie Daley has never won a State of Origin Game 3 series decider as a NSW coach, but insists the anxiety he feels around the match can only be a good thing.
Kellaway and Toole out of Wallabies mix for Fiji Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has released veteran Andrew Kellaway and newcomer Corey Toole to their Super sides as he prepares to unveil his team to face Fiji.
Parents demand answers after childcare abuse scandal
Families of more than 1000 children have been told to test for diseases after a childcare worker linked to 20 centres was charged with "sickening" crimes.
Man shot firefighters who asked him to move his vehicle
A US sheriff says a man shot firefighters battling a blaze in northern Idaho after they asked him to move his vehicle, killing two of them and wounding a third.
Rachael Pearson turns NSW snub into peak fitness
Rachael Pearson is feeling fitter and stronger than at any point of her NRLW career, spurred on by missing out on a place in NSW's State of Origin side.
Islamist preacher’s court loss over ‘perverse’ sermons
Sermons delivered by an Islamist preacher drew on fundamentally racist tropes and made "perverse generalisations" about Jewish people, a judge has found.
Popyrin humbled as ailing Tommo saves day at Wimbledon
Alexei Popyrin has been sensationally knocked out at Wimbledon as Jordan Thompson battled to save the sun-baked opening day for Australian tennis.
Tigers’ Lynch sent to tribunal, faces several weeks out
Richmond veteran Tom Lynch is facing a lengthy suspension when he fronts the AFL tribunal for striking Adelaide opponent Jordan Butts.
Fittler withdraws interest in coaching Kangaroos
Brad Fittler's withdrawal leaves another NRL legend as favourite to replace Mal Meninga as Australian rugby league team coach.
Fa’alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round
Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.
Tigers star can see why Da Silva turned blue and gold
Tallyn Da Silva's three-and-a-half year deal at Parramatta is complete, allowing him to run out for the Eels after their bye.
Health is wealth: Fevers tell Luai to slow down
Jarome Luai has been copping it from NSW teammates about a boil putting him in hospital, but he actually had fevers after a staph infection from a chest wound.
Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally
Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.
How a New York baseball cage helped Test great
Test batting great Steve Smith says a hit in a New York baseball cage has readied him for a return for the second Test against West Indies.