'That's bulls***': Simmons fires back at NBA critics Ben Simmons is back in the NBA and ready to "dominate" as he blocks out criticism over his reasons for sitting out of basketball for a year. AAP · Sep 29
Man rescued, police cars damaged in community unrest Two police vehicles had their windscreens and windows smashed as officers rescued a man during a volatile situation at a remote indigenous community. AAP · Sep 29
Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal National is claiming credit for an improved set of books as the New Zealand election as it seeks a second term at the November 7 poll. AAP · Sep 29
Why Roosters star answered England call for RLWC While brother Ethan holds out hope for a Kangaroos debut, Sydney Roosters star Jasmin Strange will link up with England for the Rugby League World Cup. AAP · Sep 29
Driver admits killing pedestrian at comic event A driver has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after ploughing into a group of pedestrians at a major comic and gaming expo. AAP · Sep 29
Aussie shares up as bank boss bets against Cup day hike Investors fears have cooled despite an increase in official cash rate, as the Reserve Bank tempered concerns of a back-to-back hike in November. AAP · Sep 29
Why Knights loved sight of McEwen goading Penrith alpha Jermaine McEwen earned the admiration of his Newcastle teammates for hunting down Penrith tough man Moses Leota. AAP · Sep 29
Klein snubbed for grand final day as Gee takes whistle The NRL grand final will be an Ashley Klein-free zone after the match officials for the clash between Sydney Roosters and Newcastle were announced. AAP · Sep 29
Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple. AAP · Sep 29
Crossland banned four games for Cleary tackle Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and most of the World Cup after receiving a four-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. AAP · Sep 29
Woman accused of partner's murder to stay behind bars A woman has been charged with murder after her partner was found with fatal injuries after allegedly being struck with a vehicle in a rural town street. AAP · Sep 29
'Took it personal': Ali set for last rumble in jungle Brisbane veteran Ali Brigginshaw has put herself in the frame to join an exclusive Brisbane club to have won five premierships. AAP · Sep 28
Highway pay phone rings in national treasure status A pay phone outside a coastal shopping centre has been heritage listed for its role in keeping Australians connected during catastrophic bushfires. AAP · Sep 28
'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty. AAP · Sep 28
AAP · Sep 28 Mancini's second coming has smooth lift-off in Turkey Italy have begun to shake off the hangover from their latest failure to reach the World Cup with a 4-1 win in Turkey, the first of Roberto Mancini's return.
AAP · Sep 28 Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm' Multi-fatality drownings from boat accidents and floods are at a decade high, with the forecast hot and stormy summer ahead prompting safety warnings.
AAP · Sep 28 Counting the cost: tool estimates fossil fuel impacts From additional heat to the loss of coral and glaciers, an online tool promises to calculate the effect of coal, oil and gas developments.
AAP · Sep 28 Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.
AAP · Sep 28 More pain brews for borrowers as rates hit 15-year high The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the cash rate to 4.6 per cent was unanimous, but economists are divided on whether borrowers can expect more hikes.
AAP · Sep 28 'No mercy': Aussie swim star fires warning for new era Vowing to have no mercy in the pool, Flynn Southam is relishing the spotlight as Kyle Chalmers' heir ahead of the Australian short course championships.
AAP · Sep 28 Most Australians unprepared to lose loved ones About two-thirds of Australians haven't discussed their end-of-life wishes with family as palliative care researchers say the worst time to plan is in a crisis.
AAP · Sep 28 Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed The 15 jurors in the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken for a viewing of the house where the two men were killed.
AAP · Sep 28 Nothing but respect: Cleary defends embattled Knight Nathan Cleary has taken the extraordinary step of defending Phoenix Crossland on social media over the hip-drop tackle that ruined the Penrith star's season.
AAP · Sep 28 Greens leader suddenly quits after health 'downturn' Larissa Waters has suddenly stepped down as leader of the federal Greens, revealing she has been managing a kidney disease which has recently deteriorated.
AAP · Sep 28 NRL tease 11-minute act with GF entertainment back on The NRL's move away from pre-match entertainment for the grand final has been short-lived, with Peter V'landys plugging a mystery 11-minute act.