6 h. ago Rugby convert’s NRL comeback takes shape after freakish health scare

It has been a challenging year for a pair of sporting brothers, but one has a glimmer of hope of a more promising finish.

Sport

6 h. ago Impeccable pedigree, but Nick Champion de Crespigny will bring mongrel against Lions

He sounds like a French aristocrat but the Force No.8 tackles like a freight train and is primed to put his ultra-physical game on the line against the Lions on Saturday.

Sport

6 h. ago Phil Gould has slammed the NRL salary cap for decades. Now he can finally change it

The NRL’s decision to invite the Canterbury boss to help overhaul the salary cap is significant because few people in the history of the game have been more critical of it.

Politics

8 h. ago FED UP Joey calls for serious change to ‘dangerous’ tackle: Freddy & the Eighth

On this edition of Freddy & the Eighth Roosters star James Tedesco joins the show, revealing how last year’s Origin axing surprised him. Joey ERUPTS at the return of cannonball tackles and calls for it to be banned. Freddy can’t keep his mouth shut and spills the beans on a hilarious Tommy Raudonikis story. Plus, the gang predict who will make the finals in a congested NRL ladder.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘I don’t lose sleep about it’: Tana Umaga on two decades of O’Driscoll controversy

Former All Blacks captain became public enemy No.1 for Lions fans in 2005 after an infamous spear tackle that ended Brian O’Driscoll’s tour. Twenty years on, he’s set to coach against them.

Politics

10 h. ago Cyberattack at two Melbourne hospitals exposes patient details on dark web

The stolen patient data includes sensitive health information, contact details and Medicare numbers.

Events

10 h. ago Cyberattack linked to two Melbourne hospitals exposes patient details on dark web

The stolen patient data includes sensitive health information, contact details and Medicare numbers.

Events

10 h. ago Burton’s towering torpedoes the ultimate test for Edwards’ safe hands

Dylan Edwards is widely regarded as the best fullback in rugby league. But even he gets nervous when Matt Burton hoists a rainmaker.

Events

13 h. ago Mark Hughes reflects on his incredible legacy ahead of the NRL Beanies for Brain Cancer round

Mark Hughes joins the Backstage podcast with Matty and Cooper Johns ahead of the NRL Beanies for Brain Cancer round this weekend.

Politics

14 h. ago The books I loved as a teen have dated, but they got one thing right

The cheesy Sweet Dreams romance novels and the soapie Sweet valley High series haven’t aged particularly well, but I did take inspiration from them for my own teen romance novel.

Politics

21 h. ago Seeing what our managers get paid is making me angry. How can I deal with this?

When you work in payroll, you are privy to information that few have access to. But that’s not always a good thing, especially when it’s impacting your mental health.

Politics

21 h. ago By the skin of his teeth: Former health minister avoids bankruptcy

ASIC sought to bankrupt Michael Wooldridge over legal costs, thought to be in excess of $2 million, stemming from the collapse of a retirement village company.

Politics

21 h. ago The 19 reasons NSW have the edge over Maroons before Origin III

Ten NSW players will have completed their NRL commitments by Friday night, while nine Maroons will be forced to wait almost 48 hours to play for their clubs.

Politics

30 h. ago Legends believe Reece Walsh has a chance for Game III: QLDER

QLD legends Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer discuss the aftermath of Queensland's unexpected victory in Perth. Wally and Locky discuss potential changes to the side as they head down to Sydney for the decider. Will Ponga be able to keep his jersey out of the hands of Reece Walsh? The Maroons icons also discuss the upcoming week of Queensland footy.

Politics

30 h. ago Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

Politics

30 h. ago Brisbane’s next generation are making moves. Now, Walters speaks on his future

Broncos hooker Billy Walters believes he still has a future at Red Hill, despite the club’s retention of the man touted as the club’s long-term No.9.

Politics

30 h. ago In an era of wellbeing obsessions, I’ve become deeply sober un

Sure, we might be mitigating plenty of risk factors. But in the process of eliminating so many things from our lives, we also reduce connection, joy and humour.

Politics

32 h. ago Can Katoa succeed Cleary? His form behind a depleted pack may answer

The Dolphins fought through a winless opening month and a horror injury toll to remain in striking distance of the finals. Their young leader holds the key.

Politics

32 h. ago These numbers suggest Katoa can answer Origin SOS. But there’s a risk

The Dolphins fought through a winless opening month and a horror injury toll to remain in striking distance of the finals. Their young leader holds the key.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘The Trumpian model’: Richard Roxburgh takes on Australia’s most provocative politician

A documentary about Joh Bjelke-Petersen argues that the man who ruled Queensland for almost 20 years paved the way for the US president.

Politics