Alcaraz back, Sinner's 2026 over ... and Zverev is tops Carlos Alcaraz has won a first title since February, Jannik Sinner has ended his year with injury -- and Alexander Zverev will be the new No.1 of men's tennis. AAP · Oct 6
'Our hearts are broken': family, force farewell officer A promising young police officer who was loved and respected by her peers has been laid to rest and awarded posthumous medals for her distinguished service. AAP · Oct 6
Study reshaping how childhood obesity is identified A study shows childhood obesity rates drop when using a new Lancet definition that focuses on actual health rather than just size, unlike Body Mass Index. AAP · Oct 6
Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass' Australia must use its role at COP31 to centre the needs of girls and women, who can be disproportionately impacted in the aftermath of climate disasters. AAP · Oct 6
Voluntary assisted dying restrictions now 'redundant' Andrew Denton has urged for measures limiting access to voluntary assisted dying to be wound back after the practice was legalised in all jurisdictions. AAP · Oct 6
Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option. AAP · Oct 6
Bledisloe heartbreak fuelling ABs' long Cup hold Tana Umaga has given the current All Blacks a Bledisloe Cup history lesson, warning them of the heartbreak that awaits should the trophy slip from their grasp. AAP · Oct 6
Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date. AAP · Oct 6
Hipkins edges first New Zealand election debate The two candidates to be New Zealand's prime minister after the November 7 election have sparred on the cost of living, tax plans and more. AAP · Oct 6
Cyber firm labels AI without regulation as 'wild west' Australia can't afford to just pull up the drawbridge against artificial intelligence threats, experts say, urging the government to force AI to be safer. AAP · Oct 6
Questions cloud coalition plan for migrant care staff The coalition maintains aged care workers will not be impacted by plans to slash migration, despite the sector's high reliance on temporary visa holders. AAP · Oct 6
Population growth not stopping 'recession-like' economy Australia has mistaken a larger economy for one which is more prosperous, prioritising population over productivity growth, a Deloitte economist says. AAP · Oct 6
De Minaur injury fears after Beijing final heartbreak Australian Alex de Minaur has been shattered by his China Open final injury retirement against Novak Djokovic that leaves a huge question mark over his season. AAP · Oct 6
Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return. AAP · Oct 6
AAP · Oct 6 Consistency key as Peake aims to build Shield form Highly rated Victorian batter Ollie Peake says it's "completely fair enough" that he isn't yet in Test selection calculations.
AAP · Oct 6 'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell.
AAP · Oct 6 'I do it for him': Wanderers recruit on drive in ALW With one eye on the Matildas, Western Sydney recruit Isabella Chidiac is seeing her looming A-League Women debut as a chance to pay tribute to her late dad.
AAP · Oct 6 'Bike boy' admits to carjacking with young kids in back A carjacker suing former premier Daniel Andrews has admitted to his crimes but won't be allowed out of custody to address his drug addiction.
AAP · Oct 6 Costs and labour shortage a double blow for regions Confidence in the economy has fallen among regional businesses as they struggle to compete for workforces and affordable housing.
AAP · Oct 6 Leckie moves on from World Cup heartbreak Mathew Leckie was injured in the Socceroos' World Cup campaign but isn't thinking about the Asian Cup as he focuses on Melbourne City.
AAP · Oct 6 Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis.
AAP · Oct 6 Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks More helicopter, beach and drone patrols will be rolled out ahead of summer to keep beachgoers safe, just weeks after a fatal shark attack.
AAP · Oct 6 Police force rolls out new-generation Tasers Police in a crime-troubled territory are rolling out new-generation Tasers with longer range and the option to fire 10 probes without the need to reload.
AAP · Oct 6 'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.
AAP · Oct 6 Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s There's "no end in sight" for Australian consumers stuck in a "cost-of-living nightmare" as rising interest rates and fuel prices squeeze household budgets.