How Ange is flying the flag for football in Australia
Ange Postecoglou's Europa League triumph has attracted huge attention around Australia and there is hope his success can have a halo effect.
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Water-logged Blues say wet good prep for sunny Suncorp
NSW's second State of Origin training session looked like it could almost be washed out, but players say that's good preparation for a dry Suncorp Stadium.
NSW tipping Maroons fans to spark Blues’ ‘loose cannon’
Spencer Leniu is set to enter the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium as public enemy No.1, and Angus Crichton says it will suit the NSW fireball.
Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, man held
A man is in custody over the killing of Israeli embassy staffers near a Jewish museum in Washington, an act that drew swift condemnation from the US and Israel.
Ange glory! Spurs deliver lifeline with Europa triumph
Ange Postecoglou has made history as the first Australian coach to win a major European soccer trophy as Tottenham beat Man Utd in the Europa League final.
The Aussie coach who changed his tune on Enhanced Games
Australian swim coach Brett Hawke has joined Enhanced Games and the dual Olympian has instantly overseen the fastest 50m freestyle in history.
Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms
Devastating flooding has killed three people and the toll could rise even further as communities prepare for an enormous clean-up when waters finally drop.
Olive branches offered for possible coalition reunion
The coalition could reunite just days after splitting as the Nationals and Liberals take their first steps towards a new agreement.
Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit
The Israeli army has fired shots near a diplomatic delegation touring the city of Jenin in the north of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority says.
Lone Aussie man standing after The Box delivers carnage
Western Australia's Margaret River Pro, surfed at The Box for the first time since 2019, delivered some hairy moments in men's quarter-final action.
Death cap mushroom site found on Patterson’s computer
One year before it's alleged she deliberately served up a poisonous beef Wellington, a death cap mushroom website was accessed on Erin Patterson's computer.
History repeats with Bulldogs bitten by Origin rule
Not for the first time, Canterbury are preparing to lose a player to State of Origin duty, but they are unlikely to see him take the field in the series opener.
‘Great question’: Bulldogs coach stumped on Galvin saga
The NRL's Lachlan Galvin saga has taken another turn, prompting comments from the coach of one of the clubs tipped as a possible destination for the teen star.
Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers
Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.
Dogs coach takes a catty nip ahead of Smith showdown
Bailey Smith has trained away from the cameras in Geelong, but the Cats insist their superstar will be right for a grudge match against the Western Bulldogs.
Back three give Blues big advantage over Queensland
Data has shown how much of a boost NSW's back three give the Blues for State of Origin I, with the numbers towering over their Queensland rivals.
No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen
Australian swimmer James Magnussen says he has no regrets at signing up for Enhanced Games after completing his first course of performance enhancing drugs.
Meninga gets key endorsement as Perth Bears coach
Former North Sydney star and current QRL boss Ben Ikin endorses Mal Meninga as coach of Perth Bears expansion club and explains why it makes sense.
Roosters turn to Dom Young amid Origin depth test
Dom Young will play his first NRL game in a month as the Sydney Roosters, Penrith and other clubs brace for the start of the State of Origin period.
Trbojevic brothers moving on from Origin disappointment
The 2025 State of Origin series opener marks NSW's first game without both of Tom and Jake Trbojevic in three years.
Bailey hype goes up again for massive Cats-Dogs duel
Bailey Smith has sat out Geelong training ahead of Thursday night's massive clash against the Western Bulldogs.
Leading Aussies head swell of Margaret River Pro shocks
Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson have bowed out in the round of 32 at the Margaret River Pro, joining a host of big names who were a casualty of the huge swell.
Commitment issues: Nationals walk away from coalition
The Nationals have blown up the federal coalition following the breakdown of negotiations over key policy issues, including on nuclear power.
Debt piles up as public service faces $3b budget cut
Taxpayers are set to foot the bill as interest on debt eats a $29-million-a-day hole in a state budget, despite public service job cuts and higher tax revenue.
Russia, Ukraine starting talks on ceasefire: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin truce talks after what he described as an "excellent" call with Vladimir Putin.
Why NSW fans won’t be hearing from Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell is one of two NSW players unlikely to talk at all throughout the 2025 State of Origin series.
Tight race between teal and Liberal set for recount
A recount will be held in the Sydney electorate of Bradfield where teal independent Nicolette Boele leads a Liberal candidate by just 40 votes.
‘There’s a chance’: Buckley flags interest in Devils
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.
‘I want it bad’: why O’Connor feels ready to tame Lions
Former Wallabies star James O'Connor admits he's desperate for a Test recall for this winter's showpiece series against the touring British and Irish Lions.
Self-confessed pub footballer rides dream to Origin
Canterbury prop Max King has gone from being out of contract and fearing his NRL career was over through injury, to a NSW State of Origin debut at age 28.
Blues make call on Haas after crucial quad scans
Payne Haas has undergone scans on his sore left quad, with the results shaping as crucial for NSW's State of Origin hopes.