Sydney coach Dean Cox won't be relying on another miracle quarter from his Swans to snag a win and is demanding a more consistent performance against two-time defending champions Brisbane.

Mitch Moses believes some Parramatta players got ahead of themselves amid pre-season hype before being dealt their round one reality check by Melbourne.

A group of four teachers have been accused of assaulting young students at a school in the Queanbeyan area after multi-agency investigation lasting four months.

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down, saying he's "buggered" and it would be wrong to stay on.

Australian spinner Adam Zampa was unselfish in deciding to sit out the one-day final against Tasmania to give a youngster a shot, NSW skipper Kurtis Patterson says.

Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands has issued his first public statement since being suspended due to an on-air relationship breakdown with his co-host.

Two men accused of igniting homemade bombs at a chaotic anti-Islam protest ‌outside the New York City mayor's mansion say they were inspired by Islamic State.

Linda Reynolds and the federal government have been sent to mediation, as she continues suing over Brittany Higgins' compensation payout.

Leftover rice could be the key ingredient to halving carbon emissions from iron and steel production, according to a trial led by Australian researchers.

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough.

Extensive remodelling designed to draw on the spiritual maxims of the past and a few modern trimmings have restored a central synagogue to its former glory.

An emotional David Littleproud has resigned as the leader of the National Party, saying it is "time to pass the baton on". National rural affairs writer covering federal politics, agri-politics and ...