The Latest Breaking News from Richard Wainwright

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Three senior mining executives have warned Australia must get its policy setting right to remain competitive in the international marketplace.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Sun faces tall order as Gold Coast take on Demons

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is aware of the Suns' poor record against Melbourne and has set the scene for a pivotal rucking duel at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat

Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Wildcats veteran Wagstaff signs on for 17th NBL season

Record-setting Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff will continue his storied NBL career into a 17th season after inking a fresh one-year contract.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

'Fuming' Khawaja bites at '100 per cent wrong' critics

Usman Khawaja has delivered a passionate explanation for his controversial Shield absence and slammed Queensland Cricket's Joe Dawes for fuelling the fire.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender

West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Liberal leader seeks demotion amid 'support for Basil'

A state Liberal leader says she does not have the support to continue following another heavy election defeat for the party.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Eagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions

Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop

Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Unofficial campaigning has sparked backed up with the PM cradling babies on one side of the country and opposition leader talking gardens on the other.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025