New Zealand pilot freed after being held captive by Papuan rebels for one-and-a-half years

Rising track star Gout ran the 100m sprint in a time of 9.99 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, showcasing his immense potential despite easing up at the end. Although not an official record due to a 3.5m/s tailwind, Gout's performance highlighted his ability to break the 10-second barrier and compete at the next level, with upcoming races against world indoor 60m silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy in the 200m event. Full Article

Richmond has decided not to include Noah Balta in their AFL side as he awaits sentencing for a serious assault charge, despite serving a four-match ban. The decision follows public backlash and criticism from Victorian premier Jacinta Allen, who questioned the message being sent to children by allowing Balta to be considered for selection. Balta has pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and will be sentenced on April 22. Full Article

Anthony Albanese defended Australia's position amidst Trump's tariffs by highlighting our minimal 10% tariff compared to other countries. However, with Trump's recent actions, Australia now faces the same challenges as other nations. The winner of the upcoming Federal election will need to negotiate with Trump forcefully and with dignity, leveraging historical ties and trade relationships to navigate the trade war. Full Article

Campbelltown's council is seeking state and federal support to upgrade their stadium and retain the NRL's Wests Tigers, after CEO Shane Richardson demanded a $50 million revamp, citing inadequate facilities and a capacity of 24,000 as necessary. The council acknowledged the need for modernization, with Richardson threatening to leave if improvements are not made by June 30, prompting calls for government funding. Despite the coalition's promise of $3.7 million if elected, Richardson emphasized the importance...

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan praises Lachlan Ilias' attitude and believes he will return to form after a recent setback. Ilias' agent suggested he has a few weeks to prove himself following a tough loss, but Flanagan is confident in the young playmaker's abilities and progress. With support from senior players like Clint Gutherson and Damien Cook, Ilias will have another opportunity to shine against the Titans, alongside winger Christian Tuipulotu who has signed a one-year...

Brightstar Resources continues to showcase its exploration success at the Western Australian Vanguard camp near Sandstone, with high-grade gold intercepts including 1m at 76.5g/t. The company's drilling campaign focused on infill areas and step-out zones, revealing significant gold extensions at Vanguard and Vanguard North. With a planned 80,000m drilling program and ongoing exploration across its hubs, Brightstar aims to increase its resource base and move towards feasibility studies and development planning, solidifying its position as...