Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win Essendon have come from behind to beat GWS by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season, with midfielder Madison Prespakis starring. AAP · Oct 3
Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls There are multiple weather warnings and a watch and act alert in place as a severe weather system continues to dump heavy rain. AAP · Oct 3
Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women's PM game Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women's Prime Minister's XIII match . AAP · Oct 3
Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football Sydney FC have granted defender Kirsty Fenton a termination of her contract to allow her to step away from football. AAP · Oct 3
The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook. AAP · Oct 3
Bulldogs seal free-agency signing of key defender Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has joined the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the AFL trade period. AAP · Oct 3
What NRL ban means for Crossland's GF involvement Phoenix Crossland won't play in the NRL grand final and will be forbidden from participating in any trophy presentation as part of his suspension. AAP · Oct 3
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion. AAP · Oct 3
Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters. AAP · Oct 3
Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia. AAP · Oct 3
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights. AAP · Oct 3
Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper A state minister and a marketing guru have talked up an accidental leak of the official Olympic emblem, suggesting all publicity is good publicity. AAP · Oct 3
Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane. AAP · Oct 2
Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider. AAP · Oct 2
AAP · Oct 2 Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.
AAP · Oct 2 State shudders to early morning earthquake The earth moved overnight in a southern capital after the biggest earthquake in three years struck a state, with aftershocks ongoing.
AAP · Oct 2 Dining with Dingo: musician puts it all on the table Singer-songwriter Dingo has been touring the country since his late teens with some of Australia's biggest acts, a nomadic life that has inspired his new album.
AAP · Oct 2 Solid and safe: why the Greens chose Shoebridge David Shoebridge won the Greens' first-ever contested federal leadership ballot and promises a more adversarial and prosecutorial path for the party.
AAP · Oct 2 'Rotten apples': how ICAC undid the Liberal Party Expletive-ridden wire taps, dirt dossiers, secret plots to oust and install politicians and promises of money have all featured in a 10-week corruption probe.
AAP · Oct 2 Finding her tribe after motherhood's loneliest days After a traumatic pregnancy and her daughter's brain injury left Kelly Gordon isolated, she found a community of mums who understood her world.
AAP · Oct 2 Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on Hundreds of graphic crime scene photographs have been shown to a jury that will decide whether the killings of two men were deliberate.
AAP · Oct 2 Aussie shines at Carnoustie after wine with Test batter Australian Matias Sanchez has enjoyed a terrific day at Scotland's Links Championships alongside one of the greats of English cricket.
AAP · Oct 2 Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz Australia have named a powerful world short course championship swimming team, with record-breaking wildcard Cam McEvoy set to join them.
AAP · Oct 2 Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy Farmers are already thinning their herds and varying planting rotations as they brace for lower rainfall driven by a harsh El Nino period.
AAP · Oct 2 'Real change' election pledge for One Nation The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.