Australian Athletics Championships: Lachie Kennedy beaten by Rohan Browning in 100m final in Perth

Newcastle's NRL season is in jeopardy after their fifth consecutive loss, falling 26-12 to the Warriors in Christchurch, with their attack averaging just 7.2 points over this streak. The Knights, who have not led any game during this period, face a crucial match against South Sydney next week, with increasing scrutiny on coach Adam O'Brien. Despite a poor performance, including missed scoring opportunities and ineffective kicking, Newcastle hopes to regain form, drawing on past successes,...

An electrician named Elliot, responding to an emergency call on the Gold Coast, discovered a dead snake in a residential power box while investigating power issues. The snake, identified as a carpet python, had been electrocuted after entering through a hole in the switchboard, leading to a horrendous smell and smoke. The shocking find was shared in a video that garnered nearly a million views, with viewers expressing disbelief and concern over the unusual pest...

Linda Reynolds is suing the Federal Government over a $2.4 million settlement with her former staffer Brittany Higgins concerning the handling of Higgins' alleged rape at Parliament House. Reynolds' legal action also targets law firm HWL Ebsworth, involved in the settlement, as her lawyer expressed her "fury" over being excluded from the settlement process. The senator, who is retiring after the May 3 federal election, has a separate defamation case against Higgins and her husband...

SummaryAnthony Seibold sees Tom Trbojevic as a key player for Manly's revival as he returns from injury against Penrith, drawing comparisons to NRL champion Greg Inglis. While recruitment discussions, including a potential deal for Jamal Fogarty, are on the horizon, Seibold's immediate focus is on breaking a four-game losing streak following Trbojevic's absence. Despite his injury history, Trbojevic is in peak condition and ready to contribute, with Seibold emphasizing the importance of teamwork beyond individual...

SummaryThe Albany Vikings masters will host their inaugural women's match during the Anzac Day long weekend, with the Valkyries playing a combined metro women’s team at Collingwood Park at 3.45pm on Saturday, following a men's game. This year marks the introduction of a women's team to the Vikings, who will compete for the Rising Sun trophy, attracting about 26 interested players. Coach Collin Pass will lead the women’s team, alongside the men's coach Paul Beeck,...

SummaryPresident Donald Trump claimed that trade discussions between the US and China are ongoing, contradicting China's assertion that no talks have occurred. While a White House official noted that lower-level discussions had taken place, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun labeled such reports as "false news." The conflicting statements highlight the tense communication between the two nations, causing market volatility and economic strain, with Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting a need for decreased...