Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has described Israel Folau as an idol and inspiration while pledging to tackle head-on the pressure of being Australian rugby's most prized signing in more than a decade.

Members of Australia's wheelchair rugby league team, the Wheelaroos, say it's the "most inclusive sport", and they hope a first-ever clash with New Zealand will help grow the sport in the region.

More than one in four young people are experiencing serious threats of violence by a sibling, according to new research obtained by triple j hack.

Mark Butler says the leaders who oversaw Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response don't need to say sorry to rebuild public trust.

Anthony Alabanese has rejected claims he called former Qantas boss Alan Joyce to request flight upgrades.