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Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

A 15-year-old has been charged with terrorism and child exploitation offences, months after his arrest for alleged torture and indecent treatment.

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.

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Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Queensland get lucky Shield draw as rain thwarts WA

Queensland get lucky Shield draw as rain thwarts WA

Just five overs were bowled on Sunday as the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland finished in a draw.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

'There's going to be pain' for Titans in 2026: Hannay

New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.

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On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

Bulls appear doomed as WA circle for the Shield kill

Bulls appear doomed as WA circle for the Shield kill

Bulls appear doomed as WA circle for the Shield kill

Bulls appear doomed as WA circle for the Shield kill

Queensland have crashed to 6-43 chasing 267 for victory in their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia at Allan Border Field.

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Bennett 'impressed' by 73kg Souths halfback

Ashton Ward has got one kilogram on Allan Langer, an NRL exemption to play in round one and the full confidence of South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett.

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

'Live with it': Wayne Bennett's reality check for Lomax

Wayne Bennett has dealt Zac Lomax a brutal reality check as he rules out the prospect of South Sydney engaging Parramatta to bring the winger back to the NRL.

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

'Ready for a big year': how Edwards regained his mojo

Penrith's Dylan Edwards admits he had a sub-par finish to 2025 but he's started 2026 with a man-of-the-match display after regaining his passion for the game.

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'As good as I've seen': Petracca stars for hot Suns

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.

'Big Three' lead Penrith to statement win over Brisbane

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards has outplayed Brisbane's Reece Walsh in a 26-0 shut-out of the premiers, who were absolutely shocking at home.

Bulls on the ropes as Fanning nears maiden Shield ton

Fringe opener Sam Fanning is on track to make his maiden Sheffield Shield century as WA put Queensland to the sword at Allan Border Field.

Flooding forces closure of town's hospital and schools

The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".

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596 painful reasons Dolphins must end turnstile ways

The Dolphins have been put on notice that last year's defensive frailties won't be tolerated in 2026, as they prepare to show South Sydney their new resolve.

Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.

Reborn Matildas warrior chasing 'fairytale ending'

With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

Dingo attack led to backpacker's drowning: coroner

A young backpacker drowned after she was forced into waters by dingoes at a popular holiday destination while on a working holiday, a coroner has found.

Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.

Library loses literary awards after 'martyr' blowback

A library has lost its role managing a state's literary awards, after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.

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