Faitala-Mariner makes peace after talk of Bulldogs exit
Raymond Faitala-Mariner insists his future is at Canterbury, despite his fate being the subject of immense scrutiny over the off-season.
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Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Paramedics get major pay rise in ‘recognition’ of role
A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.
New COP28 text cites ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
A new proposed final text from the COP28 climate summit has toughened language on fossil fuels, from reducing their use, to 'transitioning away'.
Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to miss 2024 AFL season
The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.
Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies
Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.
New Tigers boss Richardson makes pitch to Panther Luai
Shane Richardson is keen to begin his tenure as chief executive of Wests Tigers with a bang and lure Jarome Luai to the club.
Netball focused on winning ‘war’ on female talent
Netball Australia and the players' union have finally confirmed a new three-year Collective Player Agreement, bringing to an end an ugly dispute.
Kidnapper jailed for 22 years for taking siblings
A kidnapper who bound and gagged two Melbourne children, then three and five, and sought a $1 million ransom from their parents has been jailed for 22 years.
Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN
A UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been adopted after receiving the support of Australia and 152 other nations.
Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains
The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.
National ban on engineered stone ‘will save lives’
Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.
Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.
Brisbane turn on the Heat against Thunder in Canberra
Classy bowling and fine fielding from the Brisbane Heat has earned them a 20-run win over the Sydney Thunder in a low-scoring BBL match at Manuka Oval.
Jail for life over stabbing murder of young mother
A man has been jailed for life over the stabbing murder of a young Queensland woman at her friend's home in Tasmania.
Arnold urged to consider Langerak amid Mat Ryan scare
Mitch Langerak is being tipped to step in if first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan fails to be passed fit for the start of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.
Richardson replaces Pascoe after Wests Tigers cull
Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has resigned, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club.
Smith has no plans to follow Warner into retirement
Veteran batsman Steve Smith says he's feeling refreshed and ready to fire ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan, starting in Perth on Thursday.
Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback
Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.
Netball Australia boss Ryan quits following pay war
Kelly Ryan has fallen on her sword as chief executive of Netball Australia following a long and ugly pay dispute with the sport's elite players.
China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake
Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.
Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report
A Network Ten producer says Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.
Government abandons push to suspend accused judge
A push to suspend a Supreme Court judge facing charges of assault and emotional abuse has been dropped by the Tasmanian government.
Socceroos ‘keeper Mat Ryan suffers fractured cheekbone
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan will be sidelined for several weeks with a fractured cheekbone, putting his Asian Cup campaign in doubt.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade
Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.
Sangha unfazed by pitch talk ahead of Canberra BBL game
Canberra's Manuka Oval is preparing to host the BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat only days after wild weather saturated the venue.
WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death
Adam Tomison, Western Australia's justice department chief, has resigned two months after Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd died in juvenile detention.
Driver killed after train collides with truck
A driver has died after a train collided with a truck in Victoria's southwest, as investigators say they believe the vehicle became stuck on a level crossing.
AFLW great Daisy Pearce to coach Eagles women
AFLW great Daisy Pearce will coach the West Coast women in a major coup for the struggling Eagles.
Man accused of ignoring medical alerts in fatal crash
A 66-year-old man has been charged over the Royal Daylesford Hotel beer garden crash that killed five people in Victoria.