Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday. AAP · Sep 16
Wallaroos prop endorses rising star before Frrench Test Eva Karpani believes barnstorming prop Faliki Pohiva has a big future ahead of her in the Wallaroos fold. AAP · Sep 16
Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition. AAP · Sep 16
Aussie plumbing products giant to be acquired for $3.9b Plumbing and heating solutions company Reliance Worldwide has agreed to be bought out by private equity giant Brookfield, giving its investors a windfall. AAP · Sep 16
Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo Former Warriors NRL winger David Fusitua, after two impressive seasons in Brisbane club rugby, will make a surprise Queensland Reds pre-season cameo in Roma. AAP · Sep 16
'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal A 40-year lottery licence deal propped up a state budget but an official probe has stopped short of suggesting a better price could have been fetched. AAP · Sep 16
Bazzana hits two homers in Guardians' dramatic MLB win Australian young gun Travis Bazzana has starred again for the Cleveland Guardians, who have had a big win over the Chicago White Sox ahead of the MLB playoffs. AAP · Sep 16
Motorcyclist's pothole death a 'preventable tragedy' Deteriorating roads full of potholes are the number one concern for regional drivers as pressure ramps up on a government to respond. AAP · Sep 16
Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation. AAP · Sep 16
'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill An Aboriginal land council says one state government is using their community as a political football, as a contentious land rights bill passes parliament. AAP · Sep 16
Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy' The government is being criticised for claiming to stand with Pacific nations threatened by climate change without moving away from fossil-fuel exports. AAP · Sep 16
'Arrogance': town faces uncertain future under new bill A remote township looks set to face an uncertain future after the introduction of a controversial bill which also curtails rights to object to mining proposals. AAP · Sep 16
Mining rebound helps Australian shares creep higher Miners and energy stocks have helped the ASX claw back some recent losses, with commodity prices supported by a weaker greenback as US bond yields retreated. AAP · Sep 16
'I can figure it out': Tszyu ready to conquer the US After going 14 professional fights unbeaten in Australia, Nikita Tszyu says he is ready to square off under the bright lights of boxing's mecca in the US. AAP · Sep 16
AAP · Sep 16 'Presentable': how re-signed Dolphin won Bennett over Dolphins winger Tevita Naufahu, the first academy player to graduate to the NRL, has inked a new deal, and it all started with a classic Wayne Bennett meeting.
AAP · Sep 16 Minister defends 'best practice' grant for sports club South Australian MP Mark Butler says he encouraged a council in his electorate to apply for a national grant to give its soccer club a home.
AAP · Sep 16 'Just a narrative': Sharks out to bury NRL finals myth In a stat that may shock NRL fans, Cronulla enter their do-or-die clash with the Sydney Roosters with the equal-most finals wins of any team in two seasons.
AAP · Sep 16 Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 16 Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town Pressure is mounting on the federal government to move carefully on any changes to copyright and AI training as another tech giant signs a deal in Australia.
AAP · Sep 16 Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade.
AAP · Sep 16 Raiders centre out of World Cup after sparkling season Simi Sasagi has decided to undergo surgery on his shoulder, ruling him out of playing at the World Cup - one of his childhood ambitions.
AAP · Sep 16 Take two: Labor to announce migration plan after delay New levers to push down migration numbers will be detailed by the home affairs minister as opposition parties devise ways to slash the amount of new arrivals.
AAP · Sep 16 'Go after him': Tongan tearaways target wounded Shark Tongan wrecking balls Siua Wong and Rob Toia have vowed to put a target on Braydon Trindall's shoulder as they aim to knock Cronulla out of the NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 16 Warriors gearing up for sold-out Eden Park cauldron Hooker Sam Healey is preparing for his first match at Eden Park after the NRL announced that the ground will be sold-out for their clash against Newcastle.
AAP · Sep 16 Ex-spy chief warns Muslim community can't feel targeted A former ASIO boss who was tasked with investigating intelligence failures in the lead up to the Bondi attack says Australia must have a difficult discussion.