Knights’ NRL season on tilt after fifth-straight loss

Daria Kasatkina began her Madrid Open campaign confidently, defeating American Alycia Parks 6-2, 7-5 despite not being at her best. The world No. 14 capitalized on Parks' 62 unforced errors, particularly in a second set where the American initially led 4-1 but faltered. This win marks Kasatkina's presence as the only Australian left in the women's event, where she will face 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova next, while other notable results included victories for world No....

SummaryMax Oakley won the Eastern Goldfields Clay Target Club’s recent 50 Super Skeet event with a perfect score, narrowly defeating local competitor Tristan Polmear by one shot. Oakley also claimed the 50 skeet championship with a score of 49 out of 50, followed closely by Matt De Paoli with 48. Polmear later triumphed in the skeet doubles after a shoot-off against Leigh Harvey, while Mick Howley concluded the weekend successfully by achieving a perfect score...

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced it has run out of food stocks in Gaza due to the prolonged closure of border crossings, leading to warnings of imminent starvation among the population. In the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in at least 78 deaths, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as food prices soar and aid supplies remain blocked. The Gaza health ministry reports significant casualties since the breakdown of a ceasefire, with over...

US President Donald Trump stated that "Crimea will stay with Russia," urging Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to negotiate with Russia to end the ongoing war. While Trump criticized Zelenskiy for prolonging the conflict, Russia intensified its bombardment of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage. As the situation escalates, senior US officials indicate that military aid for Ukraine may cease if no agreement is reached, amid Trump's ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker peace and his condemnation...

During a Leadership Matters event, the speaker welcomed Prime Minister Albanese and criticized the media's portrayal of political events, particularly regarding Peter Dutton. He highlighted the historical challenges both leaders face in their campaigns, noting the lack of voter enthusiasm for either party and the need for better engagement with middle Australia. The speaker emphasized that both leaders must unite the country and inspire voters, reminiscent of past leaders like Bob Hawke and Kevin Rudd,...

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...