Health warning for Australians and their pets after rare virus kills 28 in Queensland - Bacterial infection that thrives in ...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned that the country must take the rise of the far-right "seriously" ahead of the general election on May 3.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has hit out at "young thugs" he says are taunting the government on social media.

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North Queensland have piled on seven second-half tries, with Robert Derby bagging a hat-trick as the Cowboys came from behind ...

The Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders both registered bonus-point wins to remain in lockstep at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings at the end of round 11 as third-placed ACT Brumbies ...

In a thrilling Anzac Round clash, the Cowboys have turned in a remarkable performance, thanks largely to the standout efforts of star player Tom Dearden. Despite a controversial refereeing decision ...

A second half shutout by the Cowboys has seen them notch their fourth straight win of the season, putting their foot down to ...

After a difficult few years, league superstar Wally Lewis has tied the knot with new partner Lynda Adams, however not everyone was there.

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney says there will be no specific deadline for Wales' professional clubs to sign a new agreement ...

Erythropoietin, a treatment for newborns with critically low levels of oxygen or blood supply to the brain at birth, does not prevent death or disability, according to a new multinational study.

A teenager has recounted the horror moment she was struck by lightning after it hit her roof during a thunderstorm.