‘They have no reason not to pick him’: Valentine Holmes receives strong support to retain Qld spot as he eyes off Origin records

Australia's leading companies are urging for urgent reforms as the Labor government, now with a stronger mandate, prepares for potential third-term challenges, particularly focusing on restoring productivity, which has hit fifty-year lows. At the Macquarie Australia Conference, executives like Shemara Wikramanayake of Macquarie and Rob Scott of Wesfarmers emphasized that government spending alone isn't sustainable, stressing the need for structural changes in response to global trade shifts and the impact of tariffs. Additionally, CEOs highlighted...

SummaryIn a thrilling Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics with a 108-105 overtime victory, overcoming a 20-point deficit. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points, while the Celtics struggled with a playoff-record 45 missed three-pointers, despite Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contributing 23 points each. Mikal Bridges sealed the win by stealing the ball from Brown as time expired, ensuring the Knicks' first victory...

The Dolphins are facing renewed concerns regarding the "Wayne Bennett curse" as they prepare to play against Parramatta after consecutive losses. Veteran prop Felise Kaufusi dismissed these notions, emphasizing that the transition from Bennett to coach Kristian Woolf was smooth and not disruptive. With the Dolphins' struggles away from home, particularly in Sydney, Kaufusi stressed the need for improvement, especially defensively, as he aims to return from injury and help the team rectify their recent...

At least three people are dead and five others injured after multiple shooters opened fire at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse in Arizona, an incident described as "isolated" by police. Among the deceased are a 17-year-old boy, his 21-year-old brother, and a 29-year-old man; a critically injured 16-year-old boy is expected to survive. Police are questioning multiple individuals and collecting evidence while the restaurant expresses grief and support for the victims and their families...

Dario Vidosic is poised to lead Brighton and Hove Albion to their highest finish in the Women's Super League after a 4-2 victory over Arsenal, featuring Matildas Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord. In his debut season after leaving Melbourne City, Vidosic's team is set for fifth place unless improbable results occur on the final day. Despite Arsenal's Champions League aspirations, they suffered a poor run, conceding nine goals in two matches, while Brighton celebrated with...

At least three people have died and nine are missing after a small boat, believed to be carrying migrants, overturned in the Pacific Ocean north of San Diego. The US Coast Guard is conducting a search operation, which includes a cutter and helicopter, after the boat, described as a panga, was found on the beach around 6:30 am. Four individuals were hospitalized, and it is reported that two of the missing are children; officials have...