Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
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Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost
The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds
Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.
Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine for his antics while partying in Bali after he apologised for his "disrespectful" conduct.
Trans ban for women’s rugby league Tests
The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.
Trial for alleged Higgins rapist delayed
Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have succeeded in a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.
Barbarouses returns to Phoenix in ALM
New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses has signed with hometown club Wellington Phoenix for a third time, on a two-year deal.
Ockenden backed for record fifth Olympics
Star hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will be aiming to snare his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal when he competes at Birmingham.
‘Eight dead’ as Nigerian churches attacked
Two churches in Nigeria have been attacked by gunmen who kidnapped 38 people and left eight people dead.
‘Reform’ budget for NSW ahead of election
After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months.
Minister urges aged care booster rate rise
Health Minister Mark Butler says he wants to see the fourth dose rate for COVID vaccines in aged care facilities increase.
AEMO looks to end energy market suspension
The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.
Ukraine braces for Russian ‘storm’ in east
Russian forces are regrouping after making advances on two east Ukraine cities ahead of an EU summit this week expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.
Four Origin debutants in women’s NSW team
Four women are preparing to make their State of Origin debuts for the NSW Sky Blues, who have also unveiled a new look spine.
Final Senate count delivers seat to Palmer
The Greens alongside One Nation, Jacqui Lambie, the United Australia Party and independent David Pocock hold key bargaining positions in the new-look Senate.
Burton free for Origin after Twal tackle
Matt Burton appeared to force his hand into Alex Twal's neck during Canterbury's win over Wests Tigers but has not been sanctioned and is free for Origin II.
Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II
Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".
Aussies lose spin battle in big SL chase
Australia have been comprehensively beaten by eight wickets by Sri Lanka in the third one-day international, failing to get the better of a spinning wicket.
Zelenskiy expects escalation of fighting
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicts Moscow will escalate attacks ahead of a summit of European leaders expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the EU.
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Experts reject ‘reheated’ energy blueprint
A 'reheated' proposal by regulators to pay coal plants and renewable generators to guarantee supply to the struggling electricity grid has come under fire.
Giants beat Magpies, into netball prelim
The Giants have advanced to the Super Netball preliminary final with a 55-48 minor semi-final home win over Collingwood.
Head keeps form with unbeaten 70 in ODI
Travis Head has hit an unbeaten 70 to help Australia to 6-291 against Sri Lanka, keeping his status as one of the nation's form batters before the Test series.
Bulldogs build on NRL success under Potter
Canterbury have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time since 2019 after accounting for Wests Tigers 36-12 at Commbank Stadium.
Raiders pinch last-gasp win over Knights
Second-rower Hudson Young has scored a try in the 79th minute as Canberra snatched a vital 20-18 NRL win over Newcastle.
NSW axe four, Burton and Talakai to debut
NSW coach Brad Fittler has axed four players for State of Origin II with Matt Burton and Siosifa Talakai set to make their debuts for the Blues.