Wallabies 'just as skilful as All Blacks'
Wallabies 'just as skilful as All Blacks'
After years of playing catch up, Australia's rugby stars are now just as skilful as the All Blacks, a former ABs skills coach says.
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Aussie PM avoids stoush over euthanasia rights
Aussie PM avoids stoush over euthanasia rights
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has avoided a potentially divisive stoush on the right of the ACT and Northern Territory to make euthanasia laws after the Senate voted against it.
Naholo to start, Goodhue surprise pick for ABs
Naholo to start, Goodhue surprise pick for ABs
Highlanders flyer Waisake Naholo will start on the wing for the All Blacks against Australia, but the big news is the selection of rising backline star Jack Goodhue at centre.
Aussie senator slammed over 'final solution' speech
Aussie senator slammed over 'final solution' speech
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning has no regrets and won't apologise after calling for a "final solution" to immigration in his widely-criticised maiden speech.
Man questioned over Kiwi campervan shooting
Man questioned over Kiwi campervan shooting
A man is being questioned by police after a New Zealand couple's campervan was shot at in central Queensland.
Truckies deliver hay, hope to drought-stricken farmers
Truckies deliver hay, hope to drought-stricken farmers
Desperate New South Wales farmers are relying on convoys of hay from other Australian states, and the truckies delivering it say they've never seen such dire need.
Hit-run driver may have been on drugs
Hit-run driver may have been on drugs
The "stupid" driver of a stolen luxury car that hit and killed a Dutch cyclist in Melbourne's inner city may have been on drugs.
Record breakers belt out Highway to Hell
Record breakers belt out Highway to Hell
More than 450 people have jammed to Highway to Hell in Sydney to break the world record for the most electric guitarists playing the same song.
Barrett confirmed as All Blacks, Wallabies squads announced
Barrett confirmed as All Blacks, Wallabies squads announced
Beauden Barrett is a confirmed starter in a trimmed-down All Blacks team to face the Wallabies in Sydney.
Pink returns to the stage after illness
Pink returns to the stage after illness
Pop superstar Pink returned to the stage in Sydney with a vengeance after illness forced her to postpone four shows during the week.
NZ won't give up on deportation - PM
NZ won't give up on deportation - PM
New Zealand won't be giving up a fight over the deportation of Kiwis from Australia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Wallabies skipper signs $6m deal
Wallabies skipper signs $6m deal
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has signed a five-year contract deal tipped to be worth about $6 million.
Warriors address second-half scoring woes
Warriors address second-half scoring woes
An inability to trouble the scorers after halftime has the Warriors scratching their heads before their NRL clash with the Newcastle Knights.
Storm's Slater announces retirement
Slater wanted to retire ‘with a little bit in reserve’
Melbourne great Billy Slater has confirmed his retirement from rugby league, effective at the end of the NRL season.
Australia's population hits 25 million
Australia's population hits 25 million
Australia's population has officially hit the 25 million mark.
Wallabies favourites for Bledisloe: Hansen
Wallabies favourites for Bledisloe: Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made the eye-catching claim that the Wallabies deserve favouritism for the Bledisloe Cup.
Pink's Dunedin show 'on schedule'
Pink's Dunedin show on schedule: organisers
Pop star Pink has been forced to postpone shows in Sydney due to illness, but the Dunedin show in September is on schedule, organisers say.
Rookies in Wallabies squad for ABs games
Rookies in Wallabies squad for ABs games
Six uncapped rookies feature in Michael Cheika's Wallabies train-on squad for this month's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener against the All Blacks.
Climber's family thank Aspiring rescuers
Aussie climber's family thank Mt Aspiring rescuers
The family of an Australian soldier saved from Mt Aspiring after a week in the cold has thanked rescuers and medical crews.
Australian population set to hit 25 million
Australian population set to hit 25 million
Australia is set to welcome its 25 millionth resident this week, amid concerns its already-squeezed cities will struggle to cope.