PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying the body would provide meaningful action.
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Kiwi Joseph Parker stops Faiga Opelu in first round
Kiwi Joseph Parker has dominated Queensland opponent Faiga Opelu with the referee ending their Melbourne fight in the first round.
Brutal Nikita Tszyu stops local rival Benjamin Bommber
Nikita Tszyu has lived up to his Butcher nickname, stopping Benjamin Bommber in the first round of their super welterweight bout in Melbourne.
Grandmother dies as officer faces Taser assault charges
Grandmother Clare Nowland has died after being tasered at a nursing home a week ago, with a police officer facing three criminal charges over the incident.
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones retires
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Brad Jones has announced his retirement following a knee injury that has kept him out of action for more than a year.
Hawthorn CEO resigns from embattled AFL club
Justin Reeves has stepped down from his role as Hawthorn chief executive as the AFL club comes under increasing pressure over the racism investigation.
Injury rules Wallabies prop Robertson out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hopes of Western Force prop Tom Robertson are over after scans confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Indigenous teen’s murder accused plead not guilty
Three men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to the bashing murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey and been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court.
Releasing son only ‘selfish’ call of Arthur’s tenure
Coach Brad Arthur has breathed a sigh of relief after releasing his son Jake, who was the victim of booing and social media abuse during his time at the Eels.
Dragons land NZ sevens gold medallist Nathan-Wong
NZ sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong will switch codes and join St George Illawarra in the NRLW while Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker return for the Sydney Roosters.
Indigenous voice an ‘unknown risk’: ex-PM Morrison
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out against the Indigenous voice in federal parliament, calling it an unknown risk.
Convicted sex offender Rolf Harris dies age 93
Disgraced entertainer and convicted sex offender Rolf Harris has died at the age of 93, a registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall has confirmed.
Jack De Belin named Dragons captain against Dolphins
St George Illawarra have named Jack de Belin as their captain for Thursday's fixture with the Dolphins with Ben Hunt away on State of Origin duties.
Manly’s Jake Trbojevic out for six weeks with calf tear
Scans have confirmed Manly forward Jake Trbojevic has suffered a fresh calf tear, ending his State of Origin hopes for 2024 and ruling him out for six weeks.
Klein handed whistle again for State of Origin opener
Ashley Klein will referee his 12th State of Origin match, despite being heavily criticised by New South Wales coach Brad Fittler.
Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry
The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.
Aged care worker receives death threat in Taser fallout
The 33-year-old NSW senior constable who tasered a great-grandmother has been suspended and a worker at the aged care facility has received a death threat.
No last dance as Hardwick stuns with end to Tiger time
Triple Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick has stood aside effective immediately, saying the Tigers are the football 'love of my life'.
Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt
A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.
Premiership coach Hardwick quits AFL club Richmond
Damien Hardwick, who coached Richmond to three premierships, has quit the AFL club amid the Tigers' lacklustre start to the 2023 season.
Jake Arthur a ‘massive loss’ for Parramatta: Moses
Jake Arthur is set for an immediate NRL move from Parramatta to Manly in what Mitchell Moses says is a huge loss for the Eels.
Graham a chance for Souths despite NSW withdrawal
Campbell Graham could still line up for South Sydney this weekend despite being forced out of the NSW camp on Monday morning with a sternum injury.
Police officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous teen
An Indigenous teenage boy yelled "you don't have to hurt me" while being assaulted by a NSW police officer, a Sydney court has been told.
Argentina clash to open opportunities for Socceroos
The Socceroos will play world champions Argentina in a friendly in Beijing on June 15 and hope it will lead to games against top-class opponents at home.
Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election
The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
Blues back Pangai to keep cool starting in Origin I
NSW coach Brad Fittler is confident debutant Tevita Pangai will be able to keep his emotions in check in the State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Aussie Cam Davis shares fourth at PGA Championship
Australian Cam Davis has matched the low round of the tournament to finish joint fourth at the PGA Championship in New York and earn a ticket to the Masters.
Koepka savours ‘sweetest’ major win at PGA Championship
Resurgent former world No.1 Brooks Koepka says his third PGA Championship triumph is 'definitely sweeter' than any of his previous four majors.
Sprint star Browning finishes second in 100m in Japan
Australian Rohan Browning has finished second in the 100m at a grand prix track and field meet in Japan.
Trbojevic ready for Origin after Manly smash Canberra
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic has shut down any doubt about his fitness for State of Origin, scoring a hat-trick as his side smashed Canberra 42-14 in the NRL.
Moore stars as Magpies compound Carlton’s woes
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore led from the front and Brody Mihocek kicked four goals as the Magpies posted a 28-point win over AFL arch-rivals Carlton.