The Latest Breaking News from Steven Markham

Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

AAP · Mar 14

Family's torture after fatal brawl probe 'goes nowhere'

An inquest's disappointing failure to identify who fatally punched a 23-year-old during a late-night brawl caps years of torment, his family says.

AAP · Mar 12

Sharks halves combination the best it's been: Trindall

Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.

AAP · Mar 8

Sione Fainu signs new deal at Wests Tigers

Sione Fainu has signed a three-year contract extension that ties the prop to Wests Tigers through the 2029 season.

AAP · Feb 11

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.

AAP · Jan 25

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

AAP · Jan 15

Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

A future-forward global conference will not return to Australia in 2026 with a state tourism agency deciding not to chip in for the popular event.

AAP · Jan 14

'Unsafe': Sydney FC's Leichhardt fixtures postponed

Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Cozzie livs no match for multibillion-dollar Xmas spend

Cost-of-living pressure isn't stopping Australians spending up big on presents, food, drinks and holidays this Christmas, according to researchers.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

A 19-year-old man is set to stand trial over allegations he participated in the hours-long gang rape of a teenage girl in her own vehicle.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025