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New face in Games push, squash goes Back to the Future

New face in Games push, squash goes Back to the Future

A switch of allegiance and the arrival of squash on the Olympic stage, with a Hollywood touch, is set to rocket the sport back into the Aussie conversation.

'Embarrassing': Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker

'Embarrassing': Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker

'Embarrassing': Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker

'Embarrassing': Thurston home truth on Cowboys shocker

Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has dissected the shocking 82 points conceded against Sydney Roosters and identified long-standing defensive issues.

'Class and dignity': Carlton laud captain's milestone

'Class and dignity': Carlton laud captain's milestone

'Class and dignity': Carlton laud captain's milestone

'Class and dignity': Carlton laud captain's milestone

Carlton's caretaker coach says captain Patrick Cripps deserves to be celebrated as he hits another milestone in his stellar AFL career.

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Samoa flyer ready to conquer world with blue-chip backs

Samoa flyer ready to conquer world with blue-chip backs

Samoa are assembling a World Cup backline with superstar status across the park and Brisbane flyer Deine Mariner has made a stunning recovery to be part of it.

Roosters flog Cowboys with most points since 1935

Roosters flog Cowboys with most points since 1935

Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker was in majestic form in a 36-point personal haul as the Tricolours demolished North Queensland 82-12.

'Line in sand': record state-care kid numbers revealed

'Line in sand': record state-care kid numbers revealed

A state government has laid out its response to a child-safety inquiry report as data revealed a record number of kids in its residential care system.

'Things change': no reassurance for Dragons playmaker

'Things change': no reassurance for Dragons playmaker

Daniel Atkinson's role at St George Illawarra remains uncertain beyond 2026 as he prepares to come up against his possible replacement in round 22.

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Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years

Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years

Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years

Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years

Test quick Josh Hazlewood wants to play alongside Scott Boland more often as he prepares to play home Tests for the first time since 2024.

Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial

Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial

Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial

Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, a good Samaritan and a random motorist in a highway crash might not keep his trial date due to an absent prosecutor.

How laidback Lion is handling contract hype

How laidback Lion is handling contract hype

How laidback Lion is handling contract hype

How laidback Lion is handling contract hype

Logan Morris has continued to thrive as an AFL forward despite the extra attention and hasn't let speculation about his future cloud his thinking in Brisbane.

Broncos star medically retires after 'tough' decision

Broncos star medically retires after 'tough' decision

Broncos star medically retires after 'tough' decision

Broncos star medically retires after 'tough' decision

Brisbane premiership winner Corey Jensen has been forced to retire on medical grounds after a battle with blood clots in both lungs.

'Want me to retire': Munster vows to defy critics

'Want me to retire': Munster vows to defy critics

'Want me to retire': Munster vows to defy critics

'Want me to retire': Munster vows to defy critics

Melbourne star Cameron Munster has revealed his return from injury timetable in the NRL and why he won't retire from representative football.

'Best thing': near leg loss making of Bronco Mariner

'Best thing': near leg loss making of Bronco Mariner

'Best thing': near leg loss making of Bronco Mariner

'Best thing': near leg loss making of Bronco Mariner

Brisbane outside back Deine Mariner almost lost his leg but he gained a perspective on life that he is eternally grateful for.

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

Cameron Munster has spoken of the allure of the PNG Chiefs as he weighs up a move in 2028 after being given permission by Melbourne to negotiate.

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Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push

As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific.

Woman 'exterminated' and body dumped over theft claims

A woman received a disturbing phone call from her partner after he had planned to confront and tie up another woman he suspected of theft, a jury has heard.

Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

An injury to forward John Bateman in the captain's run has forced a bench reshuffle for North Queensland ahead of their clash with Sydney Roosters.

Reynolds won't quit Broncos early as coach dream nears

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has scuppered suggestions he won't finish the season as he reveals why pressure and criticism won't cruel his NRL coaching quest.

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Nikorima exit makes Dolphins halves puzzle clearer

No.6 Kodi Nikorima will join St George Illawarra next year as the Dolphins prepare to welcome England star George Williams and extend Brad Schneider's time.

'Very bad look': Brisbane defender given three-game ban

Brisbane's Ty Gallop has been banned for three games for serious misconduct by the AFL tribunal.

Broncos' Semu-trailer to keep trucking after Haas exit

Brisbane have put their faith in 22-year-old prop Va'a Semu to start alongside Payne Haas and lock Pat Carrigan has backed the young big unit.

'On holidays': flatmate's claim after mum went missing

A woman reported her mother missing after a housemate claimed she had taken a holiday but personal items had been left behind, a murder trial jury has heard.

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Wests Tigers have made a call on Adam Doueihi's immediate playing future, naming the utility on their team sheet to face fellow strugglers Parramatta.

Family raise questions over cheerleader balcony death

Messages appear to demonstrate a cheerleader's relationship involved "surveillance-type behaviours" before she plunged to her death, a coroner has been told.

Fractures, tears and knocks: Lion's long road to 100

Noah Answerth's list of injuries would rival most as the tough-as-nails Brisbane Lions defender approaches a long-awaited 100th AFL game.

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