Olakau'atu now mentally ready for NSW Origin debut Haumole Olakau'atu admits questions over State of Origin selection would have rattled him two years ago, but says he is now mentally ready to debut for NSW. AAP · May 25, 2024
Centennial turns up the heat over Eraring coal supply contract talks Centennial has been locked in fruitless negotiations with Origin. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024
Slater's 'Sunday build' will have Maroons set to fire Maroons coach Billy Slater insists Queensland will field 17 players ready to do their duty in State of Origin, despite losing Cameron Munster for the series. AAP · May 24, 2024
'I'd still choose England over Origin': Rooster Radley Sydney Roosters No.13 Victor Radley should be in contention for a NSW State of Origin debut, but insists he has no regrets over picking England instead. AAP · May 24, 2024
Afternoon Update: Eraring decision criticised; fatal stage collapse at Mexico campaign rally; and people whose names are autocorrected Eraring plant will remain open until 2027, two more years than originally expected The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
Corporate welfare may keep the lights on. But backing Eraring power station will have other costs for the NSW government Propping up Australia’s largest coal-fired power station could deter investments in renewable energy or batteries. And might other operators now coming begging? The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
Brisbane prop Jensen emerges as Maroons bolter Brisbane prop Corey Jensen is a chance of being called into the Queensland squad for the opening match of the State of Origin series. AAP · May 23, 2024
Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million. AAP · May 22, 2024
Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’ The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
'Strikes the right balance': reaction to Eraring extension Eraring Power Station needed to support clean energy transition. Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024
Blues' injury crisis deepens as Mitch Moses ruled out NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire's selection headache has worsened, with Parramatta half Mitch Moses denied a chance to prove his fitness against South Sydney. AAP · May 21, 2024
Centrepay scandal: Labor to reform debit scheme to combat ‘predatory behaviour’ Review follows Guardian Australia investigation identifying deep and ongoing failures with voluntary bill-paying service for Centrelink recipients The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Fate of thousands of jobs and two coal mines hangs on new Eraring contract Origin's contract expires in June. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024
Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024 Revealed: How an Australian debt collection giant dodged its own blacklisting Exclusive: Panthera Finance circumvented an order to cease buying and chasing debts in Victoria by passing on business to a sister company that hounded an autistic child
AAP · May 20, 2024 Best out of Origin 1 in more injury blues for NSW NSW's incumbent centre Bradman Best has been ruled out of the State of Origin series opener with injury but the Blues and his club side Newcastle have options.
AAP · May 20, 2024 Munster ruled out of entire Origin series for Maroons Cameron Munster will miss the entire State of Origin series, but his Maroons teammates are confident either Tom Dearden or Ezra Mam can fill in.
AAP · May 18, 2024 Hynes stars in win over Roosters to push Origin case Nicho Hynes looks to be closing in on a State of Origin recall after starring in an important win for Cronulla over the Roosters on return from a calf injury.
AAP · May 14, 2024 Wighton rules out reversing State of Origin retirement Injury-hit NSW could do with a gritty, versatile player like Jack Wighton, but the South Sydney back won't be coming out of State of Origin retirement.
AAP · May 14, 2024 Sky Bruise: heavy sessions prep NSW for Origin opener Yasmin Clydsdale says NSW's State of Origin build-up has been perfect, despite so few players getting game time over the early part of 2024.
AAP · May 13, 2024 Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024 NSW’s State of Origin selection in chaos with Queensland clear-cut favourites With Nathan Cleary ruled out through injury, uncertainty clouds the Blues’ spine while the Maroons are far more settled
The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2024 Centrepay scandal: energy firm Origin wrongly received funds from welfare payments of former customers Exclusive: Company is the third supplier known to have been given payments from vulnerable Australians in cases exposed by Guardian Australia
AAP · May 12, 2024 Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player.
AAP · May 11, 2024 Sharks stars deserve Origin selection says coach Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players wouldn't let NSW down if they got an Origin call-up, naming his skipper Cam McInnes as deserving of selection.