Cotric to exit Raiders for Super League at season’s end
Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.
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Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons’ Origin woes
Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.
Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt
Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".
Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.
Maestro Moses orchestrates Blues’ dominant Origin show
Mitchell Moses has repaid NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire for his bold selection with the halfback starring in the Blues' big win at the MCG.
Mauled Maroons in disarray after MCG massacre
Queensland capitulated up front in a 38-18 State of Origin loss to NSW and must find firepower and mongrel in the forwards in the decider in Brisbane.
NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win
Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.
September D-Day set for NRL’s 20-team expansion plans
The NRL has begun the formal process towards a 20-team competition and plans to announce an expansion blueprint by the end of the current season.
Assange lands in Australia after US guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing US military secrets.
Zelenskiy presents new commander to Ukraine troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited frontline forces in eastern Ukraine, where he introduced troops to their new joint forces commander.
Swim star Cate Campbell retires without any regrets
Swimming star Cate Campbell says she gave it her all in her bid to qualify for a fifth Olympic Games and can retire with no regrets.
Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom
After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.
NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss
Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.
Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak
A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.
Wests Tigers allow Stefano Utoikamanu to test market
Wests Tigers have opened the door for Stefano Utoikamanu, their best forward, to walk to an NRL rival.
Cleary set for post-Origin round-20 NRL return
Penrith have identified round 20 as Nathan Cleary's most likely return date, meaning he will not play any role in NSW's State of Origin series.
David Armstrong backflips on Knights, set to leave club
Newcastle have confirmed David Armstrong will leave the Knights at the end of the year despite initially agreeing to a new deal at the club.
Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early
Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.
Julian Assange heads home after plea deal in US court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to time already served in Britain in a deal with the US that secures his freedom.
Geelong’s Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.
Ultra-Orthodox must serve in Israeli military: court
Israel's military must draft ultra-Orthodox men, a court has ruled in a decree likely to send shock waves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Jarryd Hayne to avoid fourth trial after rape acquittal
Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.
Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury
Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.
Maguire lauds Latrell impact on Blues’ Origin focus
Michael Maguire is lavishing praise on Latrell Mitchell for the added x-factor he will give the NSW State of Origin side.
Stajcic joins Western Sydney Wanderers after Glory exit
Alen Stajcic is the new manager of Western Sydney Wanderers after leaving Perth Glory with still two years remaining on his contract.
Slater-Maguire feud adds spice to Origin build-up
Michael Maguire and Queensland counterpart Billy Slater insist they remain on good terms after the NSW coach kicked off a war of words.
Maroons No.1 Walsh won’t carry demons at MCG: Slater
Queensland coach Billy Slater says Reece Walsh is ready to fire in the State of Orgin clash at the MCG with no self-doubts from his game one concussion.
Labor senator crosses floor for Palestine, risks exile
A defiant Fatima Payman voted in line with her convictions to support Palestinian statehood as she risked her spot as a Labor senator to do so.
Former pilot Greg Lynn convicted of camper killing
Twelve jurors have found former pilot Greg Lynn guilty of the murder Carol Clay but not guilty of killing her childhood sweetheart Russell Hill.
Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison and left the UK after reaching a plea deal with US authorities.