# rugby union (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rugby union. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cop fears for life in jail after ‘shocking’ bashing](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/cop-fears-for-life-in-jail-after-shocking-bashing/) _2026-08-27 · Morgan Reinwald, AAP · The Western Weekender_ A lawyer for police officers who repeatedly kicked a mentally ill woman in the head has argued the incident did not involve gratuitous cruelty. ## [Sweet victory: Parkes Boars North Cup premiers after four years](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/sport/rugby-union/sweet-victory-parkes-boars-north-cup-premiers-after-four-years-dczvsyhx) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ It's been four years in the making, the Parkes Boars Rugby Union Women's team are the 2026 Women's North Cup premiers ## [Panthers ready to pounce on Demons in grand final](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/sport/afl/panthers-ready-to-pounce-on-demons-in-grand-final-dy1mocy5) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ Parkes Panthers will battle Dubbo for the 2026 AFL Central West Senior Men Tier 2 premiership ## [Three Free Hours—But Read the Whole Electricity Plan](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/three-free-hours-but-read-the-whole-electricity-plan/) _2026-08-27 · Lorenzo Tassone · The Western Weekender_ From July, eligible NSW households can access new “Solar Sharer” electricity plans offering three hours of free electricity each day, generally between 11am and 2pm. ## [New Solar Rules Could Be a Game Changer for Business](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/new-solar-rules-could-be-a-game-changer-for-business/) _2026-08-27 · Lorenzo Tassone · The Western Weekender_ A major change announced this month could make larger commercial solar systems significantly more attractive for Australian businesses. ## [Mark’s lifetime of giving inspires call for nominations](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/marks-lifetime-of-giving-inspires-call-for-nominations-cxqcbq20) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ Nominations are open for the 2027 Parkes Shire Australia Day Awards ## [Northparkes opens its doors to the community](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/events/northparkes-opens-its-doors-to-the-community-fi1m760s) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ Northparkes open day is on Saturday 24 October ## [Census completions pass 10 million households](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/census-completions-pass-10-million-households-jkwkd9ry) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ More than 10 million households have completed the Census but some are still yet to respond ## [New session format at Makerspace](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/arts-and-entertainment/new-session-format-at-makerspace-p3yy5yb2) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ There are exciting changes to opening hours and programming at the Marramarra Makerspace ## [Mock crash drives home road safety message](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/mock-crash-drives-home-road-safety-message-hd3616xn) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ More than 400 Year 10 students watched this year's mock crash demonstration take place in Parkes' new $4.8 million SES headquarters ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aM6ceGCdkjx3) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Laura is Trundle's Young Woman](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/events/laura-is-trundles-young-woman-xwtziv0r) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ Laura will represent Trundle and rural life as Trundle Show's Young Woman for 2026 ## [Police appeal to locate boy missing from Penrith](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/police-appeal-to-locate-boy-missing-from-penrith/) _2026-08-27 · Weekender Newsroom · The Western Weekender_ Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Penrith. ## [Woman, 46, charged after drugs seized](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/police-and-courts/woman-46-charged-after-drugs-seized-wlm9gd1k) _2026-08-27 · Parkes Champion-Post_ Police allegedly found drugs, eight mobile phones and a drug ledger at Parkes property ## [Contractor appointed for Cook Park transformation](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/contractor-appointed-for-cook-park-transformation/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Chate · The Western Weekender_ Penrith City Council is one step closer to transforming Cook Park in St Marys with the official appointment of a design and construction contractor. ## [Urgent search for Australians missing in flash floods](https://theqldr.com.au/disaster-and-accident/2026/08/27/nepal_aust/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Dozens of Australians are among the hundreds of people missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal's north. ## [Whale feeding a delight for both tourism and science](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/27/whales-20/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ A collaboration between Australian researchers and tourism operators has unearthed surprising results about the feeding habits of migratory humpback whales. ## [Masked Panther: Yeo deal closer than ever](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/masked-panther-yeo-deal-closer-than-ever/) _2026-08-26 · Masked Panther · The Western Weekender_ Isaah Yeo is set to re-sign with Penrith, according to The Masked Panther. ## [Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton](https://theqldr.com.au/lifestyle/2026/08/27/parton/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Miley Cyrus has remembered her "angel" godmother Dolly Parton after the death of the country music star at the age of 80. ## [Qantas to disclose if Middle East war clipped its wings](https://theqldr.com.au/economy-business-and-finance/2026/08/27/qantas-102/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Qantas Group is set to release its full-year earnings, four months after it reduced domestic flights because of the soaring price of jet fuel from the Iran war. ## [Abused AIS athletes receive more than $3m restoration](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/27/spo_restore/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ About 225 former Australian Institute of Sport athletes have received a collective $3 million in restoration for abuse suffered at the sporting hub. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H7WswuZFQ3xc) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Parkes Champion-Post, Thursday, August 27, 2026](https://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/digital-editions/parkes-champion-post-thursday-august-27-2026-gubikwg3) _2026-08-26 · Parkes Champion-Post_ ## [Para swimming champion matched by her dog in gold medal winning feats](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/para-swimmer-jenna-jones-friendship-with-dog-luna/107076336) _2026-08-26 · Daniela Intili · Sport_ Para swimmer Jenna Jones claimed breakthrough gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and her dog is proving to be a surprise sporting companion. ## [Prince Harry and family arrive back in UK: reports](https://theqldr.com.au/lifestyle/2026/08/27/royals_harry-32/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in the United Kingdom with their children to begin a new life after six years in the United States, reports say. ## [Floods kill 157 in Nepal, 34 Australians among missing](https://theqldr.com.au/international-news/2026/08/27/nepal_floods-2/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Nepali officials say 340 foreign tourists are missing, including 34 from Australia, after a fatal flash flood struck ‌the ⁠border ​region of ⁠Nepal and China. ## [Experts welcome BYO energy deal for AI data centres](https://theqldr.com.au/economy-business-and-finance/2026/08/27/ai-126/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ The federal government's pledge to bring more renewable energy online with each new data centre has been welcomed by artificial intelligence academics. ## [Housing could hold the key to next RBA rates decision](https://theqldr.com.au/economy-business-and-finance/2026/08/27/economy-723/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Rising home-building costs and falling house prices are giving the Reserve Bank conflicting signals about the path forward for inflation. ## [Iran and Oman still working on Hormuz accord: reports](https://theqldr.com.au/economy-business-and-finance/2026/08/27/iran-228/) _2026-08-26 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Negotiators from Iran and Oman ‌continue to work on striking an agreement on the use of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian source says. ## [Nikita Tszyu says Ben Mahoney 'edged' thrilling Gold Coast draw](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/live-updates-nikita-tszyu-vs-ben-mahoney/107079594) _2026-08-26 · Simon Smale · Sport_ Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney have fought themselves to a standstill in thrilling contest that was scored a split decision draw on the Gold Coast on Wednesday night. ## [Cricketer Will Pucovski sues Melbourne school over alleged concussion](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/former-australian-cricketer-will-pucovski-suing-brighton-grammar/107080412) _2026-08-26 · Melissa Brown · Sport_ The former Australian test batter alleges a concussion he suffered during an "aggressively physical" football training session at Brighton Grammar 12 years ago ultimately ended his professional cricket career. ## [Lussick keen to depart Panthers with Premiership ring](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/lussick-keen-to-depart-panthers-with-premiership-ring/) _2026-08-26 · Nathan Taylor · The Western Weekender_ Freddy Lussick has one big goal before he packs up his locker at Penrith. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F19ueJe4zZ8j) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Name change for iconic printing museum](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/name-change-for-iconic-printing-museum/) _2026-08-26 · Keely Marsh · The Western Weekender_ It's one of Penrith's best kept secrets, and it's entering an exciting new chapter. ## [“Dog’s breakfast”: Council digs in over uni’s plan to sell land](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/dogs-breakfast-council-digs-in-over-unis-plan-to-sell-land/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Chate · The Western Weekender_ Penrith City Councillors have reiterated their concerns about a proposal that would see Western Sydney University land redeveloped into housing. ## [Hird has chance to finally deliver true unity Essendon seeks](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/afl-essendon-mark-mcveigh-james-hird-analysis/107078808) _2026-08-26 · Chris De Silva · Sport_ James Hird may not have received his dream outcome, but still has the ability to lend his beloved club a big hand if he chooses to do so. ## [Spring gardening safety for your pets](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/spring-gardening-safety-for-your-pets/) _2026-08-26 · Weekender Newsroom · The Western Weekender_ As spring approaches, many of us are preparing to get back into the garden. And for our pets, that could spell danger signs. ## [A different side of Melbourne at Novotel Melbourne Preston](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/a-different-side-of-melbourne-at-novotel-melbourne-preston/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Chate · The Western Weekender_ There is so much more to Melbourne than the CBD, as Emily Chate discovered. ## [Franky’s takes on the delivery giants to help locals save!](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/frankys-takes-on-the-delivery-giants-to-help-locals-save/) _2026-08-26 · Partner Content · The Western Weekender_ Franky’s Kebabs & Pizzas Penrith is putting local customers first with a simple message: help us help you save. ## [Lang on League: The huge call Ivan Cleary must make](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/lang-on-league-the-huge-call-ivan-cleary-must-make/) _2026-08-26 · Peter Lang · The Western Weekender_ Blaize Talagi must return to first grade, Peter Lang declares. ## [Panthers look to put Dogs’ campaign to bed](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/panthers-look-to-put-dogs-campaign-to-bed/) _2026-08-25 · Troy Dodds · The Western Weekender_ There is plenty on the line as Penrith meet Canterbury at CommBank Stadium on Friday night. ## [Coreen Avenue upgrades put on back burner](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/coreen-avenue-upgrades-put-on-back-burner/) _2026-08-25 · Emily Chate · The Western Weekender_ Upgrades planned for several Coreen Avenue intersections will no longer go ahead. ## [Plan reveals action points for Cranebrook’s future](https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/08/plan-reveals-action-points-for-cranebrooks-future/) _2026-08-25 · Emily Chate · The Western Weekender_ A roadmap to “bring out the best in Cranebrook” has been revealed by Penrith City Council. ## [Swans win first AFL game since hotel scandal](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/afl_swans-208/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations. ## [Tigers stun Roosters, blow NRL top-four race wide open](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/rl_roosters-369/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Struggling Wests Tigers have thrown the NRL's top-four complexion on its head by defeating one of the competition heavyweights, the Sydney Roosters, 25-24. ## [Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/cri_aust_cummins-16/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire. ## [‘It just sucks’: Payne robbed of Supercars sprint crown](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/mot_supercars-192/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Supercars star Matt Payne has spoken of his devastation at missing out on the Sprint Cup crown after an engine failure cost him dearly in Ipswich. ## [Vixens overhaul defence as former Diamond leaves club](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/net_super-23/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ The Melbourne Vixens have announced former vice-captain Emily Mannix will depart the club while they've retained a Diamond for the coming season. ## [Sharks rally to beat Titans, stay in NRL top-four race](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/rl_titans-346/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Cronulla have overcome a worrying halftime deficit to stay in the NRL's top-four finals hunt with a gritty comeback win over Gold Coast. ## [Titans, Roosters flex muscles with NRLW wins](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/rlw-221/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Rugby 7's convert Tiegan Levi has put on a masterclass for the Titans while the Roosters put a record score on the Warriors to stay undefeated in the NRLW. ## [Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/sydney-swans-aflw-break-record-recieve-unbelievable-support/107068848) _2026-08-23 · Marnie Vinall · Sport_ The women's team receive an outpouring of support including a record crowd as 16,672 fans filled the stands to watch them play. ## [Knights stars banned, Warriors winger’s injury revealed](https://theqldr.com.au/sport/2026/08/23/rl_judiciary-256/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Dom Young has escaped a heavy suspension by the NRL's match review committee, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will undergo collarbone surgery. ## [Australia records first case of bird flu in a mammal](https://theqldr.com.au/environmental-issue/2026/08/23/bird_flu-2/) _2026-08-23 · AAP · The Queenslander_ Bird flu has been confirmed in a mammal in Australia for the first time after a wild seal tested positive for the disease.