The Editorial Team

Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Harry McKay of the Blues kicks on goal during the round one AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Wrap our arms around him’: Carlton’s massive blow

Carlton has been dealt a blow ahead of their showdown with the Western Bulldogs, with a key big man ruled out.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Tom Cochrane of club Central Districts, South Australia during South Australia's 2024 AFL State Draft Combine on October 12, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos)

Young gun set to make major AFL history

Port Adelaide young gun Tom Cochrane will make AFL history when he debuts on Thursday night.

NRL

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett at press conference. Photo Jeremy Piper

‘Just wrong’: Bennett blasts NRL soap opera

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has taken aim at the NRL, saying the Daly Cherry-Evans saga has exposed a major flaw in the current game.

NRL

Bennett blasts NRL over DCE soap opera

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has taken aim at the NRL, saying the Daly Cherry-Evans saga has exposed a massive problem with the game.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Tom Cochrane during the Port Adelaide Power 2025 Official Team Photo Day at Alberton Oval on January 30, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos)

AFL young gun breaking barriers

Port Adelaide young gun Tom Cochrane will become the first AFL player with Tourette’s syndrome when he debuts on Thursday night.

NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Dylan Walker of the Warriors is tackled during the round 14 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on June 08, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Shock Brown replacement emerges

A veteran utility player has announced an immediate move to Parramatta, making him a potential replacement for the departing Dylan Brown.

Cricket

AHMEDABAD, INDIA - MARCH 25: Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings celebrates the wicket of Shubman Gill of Gujrat Titans during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Match 5 Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Maxi’s unwanted IPL record after blunder

Glenn Maxwell has been dismissed for a golden duck, giving him an unwanted record in the Indian Premier League.

NRL

NRL 2025 RD03 Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys - Payne Haas Try Picture NRL Photos

Why Haas can make NRL history

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has opened the season as arguably the form player of the competition and now he’s eyeing a piece of NRL history.

NRL

The incident involving Reggie The Rabbit at Shark Park on Saturday. Pic: TikTok

‘Actions were wrong’: Reggie’s apology

The man behind South Sydney’s mascot Reggie the Rabbit has issued an apology after he was involved in a sideline incident in which he pushed a nine-year-old fan.

NSW & ACT Crime

Lilie James, 22, is a water polo coach and the teacher killed at St Andrews. Picture: Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lilie.james.1

Tragic details of Lilie James’ final hours

Lilie James’ murder on the grounds of a prestigious Sydney school shocked the country. Now, the details of her final 24 hours can be revealed.

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