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Harsh call: Jack Robinson puts Bells pain behind him

Harsh call: Jack Robinson puts Bells pain behind him

Australian surf star Jack Robinson was harshly dealt with at Bells Beach, but says he's moved on and is feeling good ahead of the Margaret River Pro.

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

The nation's richest state is building its own fuel reserve, with the purchase of millions of litres of diesel, but critics say it's less than a day's supply.

State mulls using COVID quarantine facility as prison

State mulls using COVID quarantine facility as prison

State mulls using COVID quarantine facility as prison

State mulls using COVID quarantine facility as prison

A state government, wrestling with a booming prison population, is assessing whether it could turn a COVID quarantine facility into a prison.

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Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef

Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef

Scientists have harvested millions of coral babies in a bid to help a bleached reef regenerate after it was lashed by a destructive cyclone.

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

Macarthur's finals hopes are all but up in smoke after they suffered an upset 3-1 loss to Glory just hours after Melbourne City beat Wellington.

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Macarthur's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after their 3-1 loss to Perth Glory left them four points adrift of sixth spot with only two rounds remaining.

Party for Fever in milestone game celebration

Party for Fever in milestone game celebration

Romelda Aiken-George has the all-time appearance record in sight after the West Coast Fever goaler notched her 250th match in West Coast's win over Queensland.

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Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit towns recover

Towns reliant on tourism will receive help to rebuild with a support package on its way for businesses rocked by Cyclone Narelle.

We have his back: Raiders get behind out-of-form Tamale

We have his back: Raiders get behind out-of-form Tamale

We have his back: Raiders get behind out-of-form Tamale

We have his back: Raiders get behind out-of-form Tamale

Raiders winger Savelio Tamale suffered a case of the fumbles against the Rabbitohs, but coach Ricky Stuart is telling the rising star to believe in himself.

Leaner Radley clear and determined on NRL return

Leaner Radley clear and determined on NRL return

Leaner Radley clear and determined on NRL return

Leaner Radley clear and determined on NRL return

Victor Radley used up a large portion of his "trust bank" to keep his NRL contract at the Sydney Roosters, according to coach Trent Robinson after his return.

Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama

Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama

Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama

Gone too far: Robinson warns of disruptor drama

The Sydney Roosters rallied from 16-0 down to beat Cronulla 34-22, in a game where the NRL's disruptor rule caused more confusion.

Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller

Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller

Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller

Raiders hold off Rabbitohs in epic 12-try NRL thriller

South Sydney star Alex Johnston almost helped his side snatch a famous victory, but he couldn't hold on to a high ball with just seconds left on the clock.

Indigenous remains found on island with prison past

Indigenous remains found on island with prison past

Indigenous remains found on island with prison past

Indigenous remains found on island with prison past

Bones found beneath a church on a picturesque island with a dark past where Aboriginal boys and men were jailed, are most likely historical Indigenous.

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It hurts: Sharks vow to fight Bears' poaching players

Sharks co-captain Cameron McInnes and fullback Will Kennedy could be on the Perth Bears' radar as the incoming franchise builds their inaugural squad.

The claws aren't out: Meninga dismisses infighting talk

Perth will be centre stage on Saturday when it hosts an NRL double header, but there's been plenty of talk in the lead-up about rumoured tension at the Bears.

'Proud of him': Bennett lauds Smith for tackling demons

As he prepares for his first Souths game of the season, Brandon Smith has earned praise from Wayne Bennett for getting his life back on track.

Force excited to unleash muscle-man Zac Lomax

Hamstring tightness ruined Zac Lomax's planned Super Rugby debut in Brisbane, so he will be wheeled out in Fiji instead.

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'Union-driven cash grab': LNG worker claims slammed

Union demands for workers at a gas export operation that's helping secure fuel and fertiliser for the nation don't pass the pub test, an industry group says.

Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury

Winger Xavier Savage will miss about eight weeks of NRL action as Canberra try to get their season going against South Sydney in Perth.

Bones found on holiday island could have colonial past

Police are investigating whether bones found on a popular holiday island that was once an Aboriginal prison are human.

Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return

Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.

'Critters still here': Ningaloo Reef survives cyclone

A marine scientist says the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef has sustained minimal damage after copping a battering from a category four cyclone.

We were 'pathetic': Eagles leaders cop the blame

West Coast's 128-point loss to Sydney is the fifth largest defeat in the club's history, and the team's leaders are taking it to heart.

Cyclone's impact set to push supermarket prices higher

Shoppers will pay more for fruit and vegetables in the nation's most isolated capital city after a tropical cyclone tore through a food bowl region.

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