Broncos biter Werner handed two-game NRLW ban
Brisbane Broncos NRLW winger Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games and been found guilty of biting Sydney Roosters counterpart Jamye Fressard.
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Series win the focus as Warner denies retirement talk
Pat Cummins insists Australia's focus remains on a long-overdue Ashes series win in England, as David Warner rejects talk of an imminent retirement plan.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
Bellamy names undermanned Storm side for Eels clash
A dislocated finger has robbed Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona of a head-to-head battle with Parramatta brute Junior Paulo.
Redman knocks back free agency to re-sign with Bombers
Essendon have secured the prized signature of Mason Redman with the star defender turning his back on free agency and interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
Nervy McKeown wins backstroke gold at world champs
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has come close to her own 100 metres backstroke world record in winning gold at the world championships in Japan.
Murray-Darling vision treads water as deadline sinks
The federal government acknowledges it will need to get its "skates on" to deliver the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin plan after extending the deadline.
Israeli parliament ratifies law limiting court powers
Opposition MPs have walked out of Israel's parliament as the Knesset passed a contested law limiting Supreme Court powers by a 64-0 vote.
Attitude overhaul the key to improving women’s safety
Women's safety champions want improvements to sexual consent education, regulated pornography and guidelines for schools to respond to student perpetrators.
Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
An investigation by the Victorian Information Commissioner has found there were multiple breaches of personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior robodebt public servant resigns from defence job
Public servant Kathryn Campbell has resigned from a high-paying role at the defence department following a royal commission into the illegal robodebt scheme.
China dominate pool on second night of world titles
Australian swimmers have failed to add to the nation's medal tally on night two of competition at the pool at the world championships in Japan.
Port to challenge Willie Rioli’s two-match suspension
Port Adelaide will head to the tribunal in a bid to clear Willie Rioli after the forward was given a two-match ban for striking Collingwood's Nathan Murphy.
Cowboys’ Nanai out for four to six weeks
State of Origin representative Jeremiah Nanai will miss up to six weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered in North Queensland's latest game.
More issues for Sharks as Colquhoun banned for a week
Out-of-form Cronulla will need to find a new left back-rower after the NRL judiciary handed Jesse Colquhoun a one-match ban for dangerous contact.
Aussie relayers, Titmus break swim world records
After Ariarne Titmus reclaimed her 400m freestyle world record, Australia's women's 4x100 metres freestyle relayers have also set a new benchmark in Japan.
Irish fighting fit as O’Sullivan cleared for WWC opener
Coach Vera Pauw says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia on Thursday night.
NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance
Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.
‘You are going to get tasered,’ cop allegedly told gran
Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.
Matildas ready to contend at home Women’s World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.
Australia’s missed chances keep England in the Ashes
Australia have gone to stumps on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on 8-299, after several batters missed the opportunity to make a big score.
West Tigers secure Fainu brothers on 4-year deals
Promising youngsters Samuela and Latu Fainu have signed with NRL strugglers Wests Tigers, joining older brother Sione there.
Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates
The resilience of the jobs market continues to beat expectations and could be bad news for mortgage holders hoping for another pause on interest rate rises.
Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role
A senior bureaucrat found to have misled cabinet over the illegal robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay from her $900,000 a year defence advisory role.
World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting
The Norwegian football team have been placed in lockdown following a shooting in Auckland prior to the opening match at the Women's World Cup.
Koroisau inks new deal, set to finish career at Tigers
Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau has agreed a two-year contract extension in a major show of faith in the struggling NRL club.
Telstra to cut nearly 500 jobs in bid to streamline
Telstra says it is eliminating some roles and adding others for a net reduction of 472 jobs in a bid to remain competitive.
Giant amateur Lamprecht walks tall at the British Open
Amateur Christo Lamprecht was the biggest surprise amid a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open as the big guns failed to fire at Hoylake.
Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash
Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast.
Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr
The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.
Starc hurt on horror day for Australia at Old Trafford
Mitchell Starc has hurt his shoulder as Australia were subjected to a pummelling from England's batters at Old Trafford, with the hosts 4-384 after day two.