Card surcharge ban will take time to work through: bank A competition could be on the cards among the banks as they battle for market share, once businesses settle their response to a ban on surcharges. AAP · Oct 1
Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club. AAP · Oct 1
OpenAI discloses another government website breach Another government website has been breached by a rogue AI agent as experts warn that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking. AAP · Oct 1
Freestylers make splash again at short-course nationals Freestyle powerhouse duo Lani Pallister and Sam Short are celebrating five titles between them at the national short course championships. AAP · Oct 1
Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green. AAP · Oct 1
Lions' 'Mr September' adds to AFL trophy cabinet Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour. AAP · Oct 1
Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night. AAP · Oct 1
Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award. AAP · Oct 1
JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart. AAP · Oct 1
Stars shine at Aussie Sense and Sensibility Premiere Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles step into the shoes of Jane Austen's beloved Dashwood sisters in the latest adaptation. AAP · Oct 1
Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen Carlton have claimed a gritty victory over a resurgent Hawthorn after a first-quarter burst set the Blues up for a crucial AFLW win. AAP · Oct 1
Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open Taylah Preston is through to the last 32 at the China Open after an upset win over France's Diane Parry. AAP · Oct 1
De Minaur glides into second round in Beijing Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone. AAP · Oct 1
Whale of a job over, rotting carcass removed from beach A huge humpback whale that washed ashore at a popular capital city beach on Monday has been removed after attracting large crowds and circling sharks. AAP · Oct 1
AAP · Oct 1 Officer's death a lesson in PTSD, coroner finds The death of an officer haunted by a double murder and other traumatic events should be a lesson for police on how to prevent future tragedies, a coroner says.
AAP · Oct 1 Court rejects challenge to golf course redevelopment A controversial redevelopment designed to attract an international golf tournament has survived a David-and-Goliath federal court challenge.
AAP · Oct 1 Key alliance deliberately vague on military game plan One of Australia's only formal alliances does not compel its signatories to do anything specific in the event one or the other is attacked.
AAP · Oct 1 Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.
AAP · Oct 1 Man accused of pledging allegiance to IS makes bail bid A man charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation has argued he has exceptional reasons to be released back into the community.
AAP · Oct 1 Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states.
AAP · Oct 1 Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash.
AAP · Oct 1 Tupou on verge of history in NRL decider Daniel Tupou could celebrate a premiership and the rarest of milestones if he scores a double in the NRL grand final against Newcastle.
AAP · Oct 1 Doctors strike as dispute over pay, conditions drags on Thousands of doctors from a state's public hospitals have walked off the job, but a "meaningful" offer could soon be presented after more than a year of talks.
AAP · Oct 1 Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo WA police will be able to search people's bags and vehicles, and roll out checkpoints and roadblocks during an international weapons expo.
AAP · Oct 1 'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy wants to stay at the Dockers, who aren't looking at a former Magpie at this stage as a potential recruit.