Eels legend joins PNG Chiefs as assistant coach
Parramatta legend Luke Burt has signed to become the first member of Willie Peters' PNG Chiefs coaching staff.
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In-form Warrior ‘can’t argue’ with Origin snub
In-form Warriors prop Jackson Ford has opened up on his surprise omission from NSW's team for the State of Origin series opener.
‘I had to grow up’: The reformation of Fonua-Blake
After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant
Goal-hungry Giants show Lions no mercy with record term
The GWS Giants have revived their AFL season with. an astonishing record-breaking third-quarter barrage of 14 goals in their 78-point home win over Brisbane.
Sophie’s the choice as Vixens reclaim joint ladder lead
Melbourne have drawn level with Adelaide at the top of the Super Netball ladder and inflicted a heavy blow to the NSW Swifts' hopes of playing finals.
‘I wanted to see the light’: Demon bursts out of slump
Australia's French Open hope Alex de Minaur says he's battled through a tough period and now he's ready to build on James Duckworth's first-day boost in Paris.
‘Likely’ Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.
‘Come have a beer’: how Dezi Freeman engaged with cops
Details surrounding the negotiations between police and fugitive double killer Dezi Freeman before he was gunned down have been revealed for the first time.
‘Absolute hell’: emotional return for flotilla group
A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.
‘The ultimate’: Abdo leaves NRL for Tennis Australia
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.
Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing
A water photographer has been bitten by a seal or a shark, delaying competition for a couple of hours on the last day of the New Zealand Pro surfing event.
Patient Aussies say rising teen won’t Peake too early
Highly touted teen batter Ollie Peake is in line for an international debut on the tour of Pakistan this month.
World record bettered at Enhanced Games; Missile flops
Australia's star competitor has finished last in his two events as the inaugural Enhanced Games ended with an unofficial world record time.
Crichton aims to silence ‘doubters’ amid form slump
Stephen Crichton has declared himself fit and is keen to silence his critics, as well as Queensland, in the State of Origin series opener.
Moses in doubt for opener as NSW turn to Origin rookie
Ethan Strange is on stand-by to make his NSW State of Origin debut with Mitchell Moses expected to be ruled out for the Blues.
Lizard-like Artemis looms as top AFL mid-season pick
Essendon appear set to select a dashing defender likened to Nick Blakey and Lachie Whitfield with the first pick at the AFL mid-season draft.
‘Unaminously agreed’: PM leads tributes to Daniher
Neale Daniher, the former AFL player and coach who became an inspiration for his fight against motor neurone disease, has died aged 65.
Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog
After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.
Rayner handed ‘staging’ fine amid AFL crackdown
Brisbane's Cam Rayner has joined Adelaide's Josh Rachele in being fined by the AFL for excessively exaggerating contact from an opponent in round 11.
‘Crucial junction’: NRL begins era-defining CEO search
The NRL is poised to embark on an extensive search for its next chief executive after Andrew Abdo announced his shock resignation.
Pope urges world to ‘slow down’ on AI in fervent plea
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.
Marathon man Kokkinakis back with amazing Paris win
Thanasi Kokkinakis has begun another grand slam comeback with a marathon French Open triumph while Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina also won in the Paris sun.
Two arrested as police probe Dezi Freeman’s time on run
Arrests have been made as part of an investigation into Dezi Freeman as police face scrutiny over the lack of body-worn cameras at the killer's last shootout.
Iran deal could drag on as US launches fresh strikes
Hopes for a quick end to the Iran war have been dashed after the US carried out 'self-defence' strikes on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.
Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers
Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as James Hird confirms he is interested in returning.
Injured Socceroos star ruled out of World Cup
The Socceroos have suffered a brutal injury blow with creative attacker Riley McGree ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group touches down in Australia
A second group of women and children linked to Islamic State has returned to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp.
Why Daley is ready for Blues to enter Strange world
He's never played State of Origin but Laurie Daley reckons Ethan Strange is primed to make an instant impact for NSW in the series opener.
‘Different environment’ for police since Bondi attack
The deadly Bondi terror attack has changed the face of policing, with the NSW force now carrying long arm rifles in public in response to terrorism threats.
Heartbreak as cops avoid charges over Aboriginal death
Police says anger in communities will be understandable after a decision not to prosecute officers who held down an Aboriginal man who died.
‘Life of the party’ Arrow reunites with Maroon brothers
Jai Arrow has reunited with his former Queensland teammates in State of Origin camp and will continue to be around the group ahead of the series opener.