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Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is still optimistic about his team's chances of making the finals despite losing four straight games heading into a pivotal clash with Penrith.

The Roosters' perfect performance against Wests Tigers was ruined only by a suspected broken hand suffered by Joey Manu. North Queensland stun Penrith and the Dragons beat the Dolphins.

For more than a year, patients with broken bones and those recovering from surgery were using bells similar to those used at hotel reception desks and restaurant kitchens.

There were only five games in the Origin-shortened round 13 in the NRL, but that still left room for plenty of drama. Here are the biggest talking points from every game.

Jordan Rapana nails two field goals to lead the Raiders to a dramatic victory over the Dolphins in the second period of golden point. Earlier, the Dragons powered past the Panthers.

Panthers player Taylan May, who has been stood down under the NRL's no-fault policy, pleads not guilty to three separate charges while appearing in court for the first time.

Penrith Panthers winger Taylan May has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences.

Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is one of a few Sydney private schools demolishing residential property to add new facilities, but questions have been raised about whether the expansion plans are appropriate during a housing crisis.

NSW is expected to be without Nathan Cleary for the entire State of Origin series after scans revealed the extent of his hamstring injury.

Star playmaker Nathan Cleary injures his hamstring in the Panthers' 16-10 win over the Bulldogs, less than a month out from the State of Origin series opener.

Community legal centres are braced for a slashing of their government funding and fear it will leave those who rely on their services at risk of violence and homelessness.

An influential former Islamic State supporter who was released from a supervision order last year was questioned in Wednesday's police raids on an alleged terrorism network involving a group of Sydney boys.

The cost of food is being felt nationally, but for some pockets of Australia, including parts of Greater Western Sydney, accessing nutritious food was already difficult. Some experts fear it could worsen health problems.

Penrith have made replacing some of the biggest names an art form in recent years but James Fisher-Harris departing for the Warriors may be the one loss their title dynasty cannot sustain. 

Nikki Ayers wanted to play for the Australian women's rugby union team, but when a serious knee injury, and multiple surgeries ended that career, she switched to para-rowing, and is now the world's best. 

The Broncos confirm the extent of Reece Walsh's injury in the 34-12 loss to the Panthers, and coach Kevin Walters questions the lack of a charge for Penrith's Taylan May over the collision that leaves Walsh out for up to six weeks.

Penrith fails to emerge from its 26-18 win over Parramatta unscathed, with James Fisher-Harris leaving the field with a shoulder injury, but Jarome Luai avoids a ban despite being placed on report twice.

Defending premiers Penrith earned their first win of the 2024 NRL season against Parramatta, after Cronulla fought hard to beat Canterbury-Bankstown at Shark Park. 

The Panthers became the first reigning premiers in rugby league history to be held scoreless in the first match of their title defence. But the three-time champions aren't sweating the small stuff just yet.

The earthquake occurred 9 kilometres beneath the surface in the Blue Mountains National Park near Warragamba at about 8:53pm, according to Geoscience Australia.

A Wigan try in the second half is set to trigger debate, while Penrith falls short with a last-gasp effort in its 16-12 defeat in a World Club Challenge full of drama in England.

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024. 

St Luke's Catholic College in Marsden Park and Penrith Christian School in Orchard Hills join the growing list of sites found to contain contaminated mulch.