Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
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Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.
Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk
Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
Peirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a Shield pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side SA have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final.
Stalking, ‘dry runs’ preceded brutal school killing
"Chilling" footage of a school worker rehearsing his murder of a former lover and colleague has been aired at an inquest into her death.
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.
Knights’ depth tested as Pearce-Paul, Thompson out
Newcastle second-rower Kai Pearce-Paul is staring at the prospect of a two-game ban, while fellow forward Leo Thompson is also looking at time on the sidelines.
Popovic hands Arzani a Socceroos reprieve as Duke axed
Mitchell Duke has been axed from the Socceroos squad with Tony Popovic going back to the future to fix Australia's player shortage in defence.
Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won’t budge on Shield final
The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.
Klemmer’s Dragons deal done as NRL dominoes fall
Mikaele Ravalawa has moved to South Sydney and David Klemmer to St George Illawarra, leaving the door ajar for Wests Tigers to pursue Taylan May.
Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash
Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.
Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions
One state has gone backwards in the latest recommended GST revenue carve-up with billions of dollars flowing to another as its population booms.
Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice
Local hero Oscar Piastri has gone second-fastest in practice in a promising sign for his hopes of a breakthrough win at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
Scott hopes ‘stable’ Bombers become destination club
Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.
‘Anti-Jones crusade’ claim as abuse charge rejected
An award-winning journalist has been thrust into the spotlight of retired shock jock Alan Jones's abuse case as his lawyer questioned police integrity.
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards
Australia is one of a handful of countries that met World Health Organization air quality standards last year.
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.
United eye home comforts in NBL championship series
Melbourne United have the chance to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the NBL championship series when they host Illawarra at John Cain Arena.
Josh Giddey’s NBA season-high soured by ankle injury
Dyson Daniels has led Atlanta to victory while Josh Giddey did the same for Chicago before suffering a potentially serious ankle injury.
Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback
Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an anti-Semitic terror plot.
Native title ruling paves way for $700m in compensation
The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.
Philippines’ Duterte on way to face charges at ICC
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is set to arrive in the Netherlands within hours to face the International Criminal Court over his brutal "war on drugs".
US arms flow to Ukraine again as Russia mulls ceasefire
US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, officials say, while a wary Kremlin says it's awaiting more information about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship
The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.
F1 date change has Piastri pumped for home race
Locking in his Formula One future with the McLaren team, Oscar Piastri is looking to cap a momentous week with a home-town victory in Melbourne.
Play better golf: diplomat Scott’s priorities straight
A key figure in the PGA Tour's attempts to unify golf, former world No.1 Adam Scott insists he has no future in politics and would rather be improving his game.
Major super fund sued over tardy death benefit payouts
AustralianSuper is the latest major super fund to face legal action for allegedly failing to pay out benefits to families of dead members in a timely manner.