Calls grow for Qld govt corruption probe
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is being urged to call a probe into government integrity after a series of high-profile resignations and allegations.
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Baynes wants NBA return after mystery fall
Boomers big man Aron Baynes says he is prepared for the "long road back" to the NBA as he continues his recovery from a mysterious fall at the Tokyo Olympics.
New reef funding ‘backs in’ scientists: PM
The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".
COVID cases set to spike as schools return
States and territories expect COVID-19 infection tallies to jump as school resumes as they continue awaiting advice about the definition of full vaccination.
Qld crossbenchers back integrity probe
Katter's Australian Party and Greens MPs have backed the integrity commissioner's calls for a formal probe into a Public Service Commission raid on her office.
Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards
Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on native skinks and scientists fear some of Australia's tiniest, most endangered frogs could be next.
NRL refers abuse of Addo-Carr to police
The NRL has commended Josh Addo-Carr for highlighting racial abuse he received on social media and has referred the matter to police.
Barry Gibb honoured in Order of Australia
The last surviving Bee Gees member has been named an honorary Companion of the Order of Australia for his musical achievements and philanthropy.
Raiders’ NRL duo remain unvaccinated
Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner says two players are still refusing vaccinations, risking missing matches throughout the new NRL season.
Wanderers may split ALM captaincy
Western Sydney head coach Carl Robinson says he may choose to split the club's captaincy duties after Rhys Williams underwent surgery on a hamstring injury.
Trindall confident in guiding Sharks
Braydon Trindall is confident he can guide a new-look Cronulla team, if he wins the race to partner Nicho Hynes in the halves.
No change to full vaccination definition
Australia's immunisation advisory group is still considering whether to change the definition of full vaccination to cover three COVID-19 doses.
Qld has 15 COVID-19 deaths, 11,600 cases
Another 15 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 11,600 new virus cases.
Whiskey survivor returned to rescue others
A man has emotionally told an inquest into the fatal 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go attack that he went back into the nightclub to rescue others after first escaping.
Wright at home in WSL Pipeline opener
Tyler Wright is equal parts anxious and proud ahead of the World Surf League's historic opener at a famous Hawaiian wave usually reserved for the men.
Elliot gets NRL recall with the Cowboys
Working as a carpenter upon returning to Australia, North Queensland's latest signing Brendan Elliot believed he'd get another shot at the NRL some day.
Man critical after Qld helicopter crash
Police are investigating a helicopter crash that has left a man in his 20s in a critical condition in southern Queensland.
Mentor Johns in awe of ‘frightening’ Ponga
Back at Newcastle as a coaching consultant, Andrew Johns has been impressed with the team's attitude and is predicting gun fullback Kalyn Ponga to improve.
King back to steer Olympic surfing charge
Andy King, who has coached world champions Mick Fanning and Gabriel Medina, has returned to Surfing Australia as head coach ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
Smith, Howarth re-sign with Storm
Melbourne centre Reimis Smith has re-signed until the end of 2024 while the club has made a long-term investment in teenage talent Jack Howarth.
Qld integrity watchdog backs PSC probe
Queensland's outgoing integrity commissioner has backed a call for a formal investigation into the body responsible for public service oversight.
No new COVID-19 cases on Tonga relief ship
The number of COVID-19 cases onboard the HMAS Adelaide has not increased, after 23 people contracted the virus on the relief ship bound for Tonga.
Navy ships deliver ‘contactless’ to Tonga
British and Australian navy ships arrived in Tonga to deliver aid amid concerns about spreading COVID-19 in a nation which has never had an outbreak.
O’Connor relinquishes Reds captaincy
James O'Connor led the Queensland Reds to the Super Rugby AU title last season but won't captain in 2020, with Tate McDermott promoted alongside Liam Wright.
England were ‘sitting ducks’ for Ashes
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood says England were sitting ducks for Australia in the recent Ashes due to their pandemic-affected lead up.
Leaders to get COVID health capacity brief
Federal, state and territory leaders will get an update on the capacity of Australia's health system amid the ongoing Omicron wave.
Alleged Sydney underworld figure in court
Seven men have been charged over a kidnapping and stabbing including alleged underworld figure Ibrahem Hamze, who also faces public shooting charges.
Melb United win eighth straight in NBL
Melbourne United have staved off a late surge by the Bullets to win their eighth straight game in the NBL, running out 84-82 victors in Brisbane.
Better Indigenous COVID jab data demanded
Indigenous COVID-19 jab rates continue to lag significantly behind Australia's whole of population coverage as Labor demands more transparent data.
Jenkins fears for AFL Suns if King departs
The future of Gold Coast forward Ben King is set to be a huge talking point all year as a number of clubs attempt to poach the 21-year-old.
Porte prepares for final Adelaide summit
Richie Porte will climb Willunga Hill one last time as the Australian cycling great begins his final professional season in Adelaide.