The Latest Breaking News from AAP

'Relieved' city mayor cleared of punching protester

An inner-city mayor has walked from court acquitted of unlawful assault after a protester accused him of punching her in the face.

AAP · Oct 2

Accused Russian spy faces court for first time

A dual citizen accused of attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia will remain in custody as prosecutors examine his electronic devices.

AAP · Oct 2

Aussie shares limp ahead to end four-week losing streak

Rebounds in banks, miners and energy stocks have helped stabilise the ASX to end the week, but the bourse is down almost seven per cent from August's record.

AAP · Oct 2

Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname

Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.

AAP · Oct 2

Jackie O's $80m legal fight with ex-boss delayed

An unrealistic timeline is one reason a judge has postponed a trial between radio giant ARN and Jackie Henderson over her $100m 'Kyle and Jackie O Show' deal.

AAP · Oct 2

Soggy weekend expected with driving rain across states

Multiple states are bracing for prolonged rainfall across the weekend as a brutal low-pressure system loiters, bringing widespread storms and heavy rain.

AAP · Oct 2

Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider

Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first.

AAP · Oct 2

'It's just me': Rooster not trying to play the villain

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu knows there's a negative public perception of him, but tells AAP ahead of the NRL decider he has no intention of changing.

AAP · Oct 1

Ashcroft weighs in on 'weird' Lions succession plan

Brisbane's best-and-fairest winner has pondered how they will go about replacing the coach that's transformed them from wooden spooners to unstoppable forces.

AAP · Oct 1

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

A man will remain in custody on a slew of charges after allegedly grabbing a young woman in an inner-city park, choking and sexually assaulting her.

AAP · Oct 1