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Thousands expected at Barunga Festival as event celebrates culture, sport and community
More than 5,000 people are expected to gather in the Northern Territory's remote...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
Traditional Owners clear decades of rubbish from remote Kimberley bay
Traditional Owners have removed a boatload of rubbish from sea Country from one...
Natasha Clark 3 Jun 2026
Gathering place commemorates trailblazing Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dot Peters
Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dorothy 'Dot' Peters is remembered as a passionate and p...
Jarred Cross 2 Jun 2026
Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock
Manly are lobbying the NRL for an exemption to play Tolu Koula in round 14 after...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
Barunga Festival set for record return
The Northern Territory's iconic Barunga Festival, which returns on Friday, is he...
Phoebe Blogg 1 Jun 2026
'Last laugh': Fisher-Harris' Panthers taunts backfire

Few NRL players come out on top in a head to head with James Fisher-Harris which is why Penrith winger Paul Alamoti was only too happy to claim victory in the pair's running battle by silencing the tr...

Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga has revealed the mental challenge he faced to bounce back from his State of Origin send-off before leading the Knights to a scrappy 28-22 win over the gallant Eels.

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Dave Lyall (AAP) Jun 1, 2026
'No apology': NRL backs Ponga's send off

The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to send off Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was the correct call.

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) May 28, 2026
Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland's State of Origin collapse after his dramatic send off late in the series opener.

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Scott Bailey May 28, 2026
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga has sensationally avoided suspension for the shoulder charge that resulted in his send-off from the State of Origin series opener and doomed Queensland to a 22-20 loss.

Blues take 1-nil lead to Naarm after Ponga send off turns Origin opener on its head

Key points: - Blues take one-nil lead in men's State of Origin after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute, allowing three unanswered Blues tries- NSW very nearly blew their...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
Freo set to welcome back captain Pearce, short injury stints remain for group of Indigenous stars

A flying Fremantle is expected to be bolstered by the return of skipper Alex Pearce, while the Swans will be without a 2026 star recruit in Round 12.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 27, 2026
New research shows Noongar culture and arts boosts wellbeing literacy in early childhood education

Key points:- Noongar language, dance and arts has strengthened young children's ability to talk about their wellbeing- The joint ECU - University of Melbourne research examined the work of The Song Ro...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 27, 2026
Sharks duo sign with Cowboys in another roster boost

North Queensland's assembly of a potent attacking backline has gone up a notch with the signings of Cronulla outside backs Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien.

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Joel Gould May 26, 2026
Koula 'not too fazed' by rare Origin challenge

State of Origin rookie Tolu Koula is just the second NSW player in almost a decade named to start in a position without any NRL experience doing so.

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Jasper Bruce May 26, 2026
Bangarra’s Sheltering brings stories of Country and connection to national stage

Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring three stories of Country together in its 2026 national triple bill, 'Sheltering', with new and existing works exploring protection, connection and storytelling across...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 26, 2026
Indigenous rangers discover Boorloo / Perth Hills population of rare native fish thought to be extinct

Key points:- A native fish species, the Balston's pygmy perch was thought to be locally extinct before this discovery- Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association's BoorYul-Bah-Bilya Program aims to address...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 25, 2026
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