Brisbane Lions’ frosty response to whiteboard leak
Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
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Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay
Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
How Panthers can prevent Raiders from making history
Since they rose to premiership domination in 2020 no team have scored three consecutive wins over Penrith, but Canberra could become the first in round 10.
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Fuel bonus as WA posts eighth straight budget surplus
More than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief will be shared in Western Australia as the state capitalises on an iron ore uplift to bank another budget surplus.
Slavery and terror group charges for ‘ISIS brides’
There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.
Tszyu good: Nikita preserves family’s crazy legacy
Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu has preserved his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Spaniard Oscar Diaz in their super-welterweight showdown.
Beveridge says illicit drugs policy ‘compromises’ care
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.
Eels sign much-needed injury reinforcement
Parramatta have struggled with injuries all season but the arrival of North Queensland forward Harrison Edwards bodes well for the depleted NRL club.
‘Like an obligation’: Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal
The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.
Swim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume
One of Australia's biggest stars in Glasgow has achieved nearly everything possible in his sport - except win an individual Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Penrith’s fittest man is playing for his future
Ivan Cleary has described Freddy Lussick as one of the fittest players he's seen in 20 years as an NRL head coach.
Brumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds
The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.
Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author
Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.
Raiders ace reveals connection inspiring his NRL form
Canberra Raiders halfback Ethan Sanders has admitted he only has to think about the moments of last year when he's looking for inspiration to shine.
Storm troops inspired by Bellamy’s health battle
Acknowledging his coach would hate the attention on him, Jahrome Hughes says the Storm are inspired by Craig Bellamy amid his health fight.
Moloney and Vixens hitting new Super Netball highs
Set to clock her 200th Super Netball game, Melbourne Vixens skipper Kate Moloney has proven durable during her long career, only missing one match.
NSW’s Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes
Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.
Dolphins equally desperate as Canterbury for win: Woolf
Canterbury's NRL season is already under pressure but Dolphins boss Kristian Woolf insists his side is also desperate for a win in round 10.
Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges
A man accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens more faces being hit with fresh charges over the massacre at a Bondi Hanukkah celebration.
‘Every assurance’: Aussie star on LIV Golf’s future
Australia's Cam Smith has laughed off retirement rumours while remaining bullish about the future of LIV Golf beyond this season.
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Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return
A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.
‘Haven’t heard anything’: Bai dodges PNG question
Gold Coast rising star Cooper Bai looms as an obvious target for expansion side the PNG Chiefs, who enter the NRL from 2028.
National fuel reserve ‘future-proofed’ in $10b plan
Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain
Spain is allowing a cruise ship hit by hantavirus and three deaths to dock in the Canary Islands, as authorities investigate if transmission occurred on board.
Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling
The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.
‘Ready to hurt him’: new-look Tszyu primed for battle
A freshly shaven Nikita Tszyu has hit the scales in peak shape ahead of his super-welterweight fight with unbeaten Spaniard Oscar Diaz in Newcastle.
Latrell talks: NRL’s strongest voice breaks silence
The NRL's strongest voice, Latrell Mitchell, has broken a lengthy media ban to discuss his form, his positional switch and the potential of a move to PNG.
‘Too young to retire’: Aussie LIV golfers face unknown
Australia's LIV golfers are being offered support by hierarchy after Saudi Arabia withdrew funding for the breakaway tour.
‘Unique player’: Dockers star poses threats for Hawks
Hawthorn face a major test in Thursday's away game against Fremantle, who are on a seven-game winning streak and boast a strong record against the Hawks.
Bula boost for Tigers as fullback signs four-year deal
Jahream Bula has signed a four-year extension that will keep the dynamic fullback at Wests Tigers until the end of the 2030 NRL seson.