'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. AAP · Oct 1
'Tragedy': toddler unsupervised before daycare death Years after toddler Ebony Thompson became trapped on a fence and fatally choked, a childcare centre and an employee have entered guilty pleas. AAP · Oct 1
The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad's dream Salesi Foketi's Tongan father was denied the chance to play NRL because of his struggles with English. Now the Roosters star wants to fulfil his dad's dream. AAP · Oct 1
Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final. AAP · Oct 1
His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most. AAP · Oct 1
Social media crackdown champion a global 'rising star' US magazine Time has listed Anika Wells among its 100 most influential rising stars, recognising her role in Australia's social media ban for under 16s. AAP · Oct 1
Bombers poised to place pick No.1 bid on Port-tied star Essendon will bid their prized No.1 pick on Port Adelaide academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, says Power list boss Jason Cripps. AAP · Oct 1
AGL Energy envisages huge opportunity in data centres Australia's biggest energy generator is excited about the opportunity posed by data centres, including the possibility of hosting some of them. AAP · Oct 1
'Collision course': men walk over fatal street fight Two people have walked from court over their roles in a complex chain of events that resulted in a man being gunned down outside a family home. AAP · Oct 1
Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt A 44-year-old man allegedly cancelled a woman's return flight to Australia while she was in Egypt, and impersonated her online to cancel her visa. AAP · Oct 1
Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership. AAP · Oct 1
Diamonds star sticking to guns after Games heartbreak Driven by a disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign, Diamonds star Sophie Dwyer is itching to hit the ground running for the Constellation Cup. AAP · Oct 1
Sheriff's officers to wear cameras as incident captured Body-worn cameras will be rolled out to all of a state's sheriff's officers in a bid to tackle physical violence and verbal abuse against them. AAP · Oct 1
Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising A state government has ramped up its crackdown on illegal e-bikes by destroying its first lot of illegal bicycles seized under new laws. AAP · Oct 1
AAP · Oct 1 Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.
AAP · Oct 1 More than one quarter of big companies paid no tax While big business paid $87.5 billion in income tax to Australia's tax office in 2024/25, major corporates like Santos and Optus did not pay a cent.
AAP · Oct 1 Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals.
AAP · Oct 1 No branch closures: bank's 2030 promise to the regions The nation's biggest bank has renewed its commitment to maintain branches for regional Australians for at least another four years.
AAP · Oct 1 Bairstow not sweating Australian reception in BBL foray Ashes villain Jonny Bairstow will ply his trade down under, joining long-time England teammate Ben Stokes in the Big Bash League.
AAP · Oct 1 'Contained': home price plunge no big stability risk Australia's borrowers and lenders are resilient enough to navigate financial troubles ahead, the RBA believes, as it releases its stability temperature check.
AAP · Oct 1 The mantra and mettle powering Newcastle's marathon man Mat Croker has never been the most gifted NRL player but the lessons learned from a farming family taught him the value of graft.
AAP · Oct 1 Almost $60b wiped from ASX in bond-linked bloodbath Easing oil prices haven't shielded the ASX from its worst day since the beginning of the Iran war, as bond market jitters hit investor confidence.
AAP · Oct 1 Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI 'genie' Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia's first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.
AAP · Oct 1 Free-spirited Southam laps up pressure with 100m gold Flynn Southam has backed up his Commonwealth Games gold with victory in the 100m freestyle at the Australian short-course swimming championships in Sydney.
AAP · Oct 1 Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow After beating the odds to play professional contact sport with cystic fibrosis, former Wallaby Nathan Charles has now been diagnosed with MND, aged 37.