No guarantees for current Blues as NSW lock in Maguire
Not even captain James Tedesco will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin team under coach Michael Maguire, who was sworn in by NSW on Thursday.
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Roosters’ NRL re-signing spree continues with Tupouniua
The Sydney Roosters appeared the NRL club most vulnerable to opposition raids this off-season but that hasn't stopped them moving to re-sign a host of talent.
Laws stripping terrorists’ citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
Rescuers reach 41 workers trapped in Indian tunnel
The "rat miners" who've been burrowing through the rubble of a collapsed road tunnel in India have broken through to the 41 workers trapped for over two weeks.
AFLW players join coaches in honouring North’s Garner
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner has taken out the AFLW players association MVP award for a second time.
Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim
The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.
Stunning Maxwell ton secures miracle T20 win over India
Glenn Maxwell signed off on his Indian tour by reprising his Afghanistan heroics and delivering Australia a stunning last-ball win to keep the T20 series alive.
‘Like brothers’: rescued Indian workers stayed hopeful
Workers who spent weeks trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India say knowing they weren't forgotten helped keep them hopeful and strong.
Higgins says she couldn’t scream during alleged rape
Brittany Higgins has detailed her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann and criticised the government response while testifying at his Federal Court defamation trial.
PM issues ‘overdue’ apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Easing inflation takes heat off interest rate rises
Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.
Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers’ legal costs
Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of newspapers that published allegations he committed war crimes, following a failed defamation suit.
‘Not respectful’: police officers to strike over pay
Victorian police and protective service officers will take industrial action over protracted pay negotiations, including slowing drivers near speed cameras.
Elderly woman dies after rape in aged care home
A 90-year-old woman who was critically injured when she was attacked and raped in her nursing home has died.
Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.
Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorifying hatred’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says there's no place for glorifying hatred in Australia as he moves to ban the Nazi salute.
Retail sales dip as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.
Roosters’ Sergis signs long-term deal, Aiken recommits
The Sydney Roosters have announced a pair of key NRLW re-signings as they look to recover from a surprise semi-final exit this year.
Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts
Powerful public servant Mike Pezzullo has been sacked after the publication of leaked texts containing gossip and criticism of ministers.
Sinner punishes Demon as Aussie Davis Cup dream dies
Australia have lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy.
Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.
North’s Emma Kearney extends AFLW All-Australian streak
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney has earned a record eighth All-Australian berth, while Zarlie Goldsworthy won the Rising Star award.
SA puts deadline on silicosis-causing engineered stone
Engineered stone could soon be ditched in South Australia if a national ban is not enforced, with state and territory leaders set for further talks.
Penrith won’t offer more to close gap on Luai offers
Penrith are set to resist the urge to up the ante financially to keep Jarome Luai, with the club unlikely to offer any more than they currently have.
Lee keeps Hurricanes in race for WBBL finals
An unbeaten century from opener Lizelle Lee helped the Hobart Hurricanes smash the Melbourne Renegades by 93 runs and stay in contention for the WBBL finals.
Josh Inglis ton can’t stop India’s T20 revenge mission
Josh Inglis scored a brilliant maiden international hundred for Australia but it couldn't stop India winning the first T20I off the last ball in Visakhapatnam.
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza ahead of hostage release
Israel and Hamas have begun their four-day truce, setting the stage for the swap of hostages held by militants in return for Palestinians jailed by Israel.
CA free up Labuschagne, Khawaja to start BBL with Heat
Brisbane have been told they will have Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja available for the start of their Big Bash League season.
AFLW star Jasmine Garner inks new Kangaroos deal
North Melbourne have locked away Jasmine Garner for at least the next four AFLW seasons after the prolific midfielder signed a contract extension.
Brodie Kostecki on provisional pole for Adelaide 500
Supercars series leader Brodie Kostecki is one step closer to a maiden championship title after claiming provisional pole for the first Adelaide 500 race.
NSW set to lock in coach after Maguire quits Kiwis
Michael Maguire has stepped down from his role coaching the New Zealand national rugby league team, clearing the way for him to take the vacant NSW job.