Family calls for calm after riot over accused murderer
An alcohol ban has been enforced and rioters are being targeted in an outback town after violence erupted over an accused child murderer's arrest.
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Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points
Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.
Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener
Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.
Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy
Melbourne have revealed coach Craig Bellamy is battling a neurodegenerative disorder, but will continue to coach the Storm this season.
Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.
Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out
Jayden Brailey is set to lock down in Canberra's pack against Gold Coast as their player shortage worsens, with Ethan Strange ruled out due to injury.
North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured
North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.
Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role
The Dolphins have dropped Trai Fuller to prepare him for a future role and recalled rising star Jack Bostock at centre in his first NRL match since last June.
‘Short-sighted’ to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs
Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.
BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.
‘It sends a message’: Luai just the beginning for PNG
The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.
NZ court rejects mosque gunman’s appeal on pleas
New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.
Latham slammed with maximum fine for ‘obnoxious’ tweet
Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet.
‘See you in heaven’: family heartbreak after body found
The mother of an abducted girl has provided a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in a large-scale search, saying her family will meet her in heaven.
Fresh twist as LIV Golf chairman set to resign: report
Sports Business Journal has reported Yasir Al-Rumayyan is set to resign as chairman of LIV Golf.
US Fed holds rates, three members dissent on ease bias
The US central bank is leaving its interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signalling it could still cut rates in the coming months.
May tops Tigers’ priority list after Luai’s Chiefs move
The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.
Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe
Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.
Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar
Two people are dead and 10 others have been injured after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a suburban airport, sparking an intense fire.
Dragons’ thrashing won’t rattle debutant Reed
St George Illawarra halfback Kade Reed is keeping his head held high after the Dragons' big loss to the Sydney Roosters in his NRL debut.
Code-hoppers Suaalii, Lomax to clash on Super stage
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been cleared to return from a hamstring injury, pitting the Waratahs centre against Force code-hopper Zac Lomax in a Sydney duel.
Alleged killer cop’s mum accused of perverting justice
A women has been charged with perverting the course of justice after allegedly attempting to influence a witness in her son's high-profile double murder trial.
‘Catastrophising’: Ripper GC boss lashes LIV rumours
Amid rumours about LIV Golf's future funding, Ripper GC's general manager says it's business as usual next year for the all-Australian team.
Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall
The attraction of playing for the PNG Chiefs alongside Jarome Luai will have major ripples in the transfer market, says Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Husband betrayed by ‘cruel’ wife who faked son’s cancer
A mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to raise thousands of dollars has been jailed for more than four years.
AFL defends draft changes, ‘furious’ clubs hit out
The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
‘Deeply concerning’: childcare centre closures attacked
An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.
Blow for Waratahs as prop banned for Force clash
NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha will miss the side's crucial Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Western Force because of suspension.
Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1
Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.