Twenty-year-old Zane Harrison is playing his first NRL game, handed the Titans' number seven for their clash with the Sydney Roosters. Follow live.
The Australian government is overhauling higher education standards, requiring universities to define antisemitism and establish transparent racism complaint processes. New rules also mandate public disclosure of vice-chancellor salaries and consultant spending, with non-compliance leading to further action.
A Grattan Institute report alleges the Pharmacy Guild of Australia uses its political influence and backroom deals to secure profits, leading to higher medicine costs for Australians. The guild negotiates significant taxpayer funding annually.
South Sydney Rabbitohs secured a 26-24 victory over Newcastle Knights at Stadium Australia, amidst celebrations for Jai Arrow's 31st birthday and his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the event.
An elderly couple, Colin (89) and Claudette (83), missing from an aged care facility in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne, have been safely located. They left the facility on Saturday and were last seen at shopping centres and on the Monash Freeway. Their daughter expressed concern due to their age and medical conditions.
The Brisbane Lions secured a dominant 90-point victory over Essendon (149-59) at the Gabba. Dayne Zorko's return from injury was highlighted by a strong performance, contributing to the Lions' jump to fourth on the ladder. Essendon's struggles continued, with their highest-scoring quarter occurring only late in the game.
The Melbourne Storm narrowly defeated the Gold Coast Titans 22-18 in a close NRLW match. Nick Meaney scored the winning try in the final two minutes after a strong kick return. The Titans had fought back to level the scores earlier in the second half.
