Prison bed numbers boosted after huge crime clampdown A premier is betting on a jail bed boom to handle more people held on remand, as police turn to high-visibility operations to take weapons off the streets. AAP · Sep 28
Shares flat ahead of interest rate call as oil jumps The local exchange has handed back most of its early gains ahead of a key Reserve Bank decision, as high oil prices and inflation shroud the earnings outlook. AAP · Sep 28
Greens surge in tightest NZ election for decades New Zealand's two biggest political parties have held campaign-starting rallies but it was the Greens that launched in a key poll. AAP · Sep 28
'We struggle': paramedic-led mental health plan slammed Paramedics would take the lead in responding to mental health crises, under guidelines an ambulance union says are well-intentioned but cause for concern. AAP · Sep 28
Milk group that lost its 'whey' eyes a better future After years of losses, Synlait Milk believes a new Middle East customer offers it a foothold for a better future after it ditched an underperforming asset. AAP · Sep 28
'None of my business': Fagan won't crown AFL successor Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor. AAP · Sep 28
Washington shock Seattle, Panthers quarterback injured Washington's back-up quarterback has shone against the Super Bowl champions, while the second international NFL game went down to the last second in Brazil. AAP · Sep 28
BBL fallout: former NSW premier quits as CA chair Former NSW premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chairman as the Big Bash League privatisation saga continues. AAP · Sep 27
Unlikely winner from Knight's ban for Cleary tackle Harrison Graham is set to be the big beneficiary from the grand final suspension that awaits Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland. AAP · Sep 27
Aussie Hauser triumphs but loses world triathlon crown Matt Hauser has had to surrender his world triathlon title despite winning the final race of the series in an epic duel in Spain. AAP · Sep 27
Police appeal after machete-armed men break into home Police have issued a fresh appeal for information more than a month after a group of armed thieves forced their way into a suburban home. AAP · Sep 27
'Bailed-out' US pile on more Presidents Cup misery The United States have dominated the final-day singles to notch a historic comeback Presidents Cup win over the Internationals to deny a first win since 1998. AAP · Sep 27
More Bling: Aussie takes world cycling road race silver Evergreen Australian road race veteran Michael Matthews has conjured up another medal, winning silver in the world road race championship in Montreal. AAP · Sep 27
Roosters utility's long road to NRLW decider, World Cup Fiji international Taina Naividi has endured two ACL tears and the death of her father en route to what she hopes will be an elusive NRLW premiership. AAP · Sep 27
AAP · Sep 27 Birrell wins WTA title - but loses spot as top Aussie Kim Birrell has finally become a WTA champion but, on an amazing day for Aussie women's tennis, she also lost her national No.1 ranking.
AAP · Sep 27 'Big rivalry': two NRLW powerhouses revive rich history Brisbane and Sydney Roosters will clash in their fourth NRLW grand final showdown against each other, with the Broncos yet to lose to the women from Bondi.
AAP · Sep 27 Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age Australian media academics warn readers will happily consume news from sources they do not trust as professional journalism becomes harder to distinguish.
AAP · Sep 27 OpenAI executive to front grilling on Medicare breach OpenAI will send an executive to answer questions on how one of its agents went rogue and hacked a Medicare website, but it's chief is so far off the hook.
AAP · Sep 27 De Minaur can't stop Europe winning back Laver Cup Australian star Alex de Minaur has been unable to stop Europe from regaining the Laver Cup from his Team World in London.
AAP · Sep 27 Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms Shoppers may benefit from cash discounts, but retailers will still have to pay the price on merchant fees when a card surcharge ban comes into effect.
AAP · Sep 27 Water detail insight into accused killer cop's fixation Focusing on the significance of a cup of water on a bedside table is a sign of Beau Lamarre-Condon's obsession with his slain ex, a jury has heard.
AAP · Sep 27 Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.
AAP · Sep 27 Special night for Knights fans who will 12 men to glory Devoted Newcastle fans braved severe transport delays as they fuelled their team to their first grand final appearance in 25 years.
AAP · Sep 27 Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.
AAP · Sep 27 Wallabies facing Bledisloe Cup centres crisis after win The Wallabies have produced a statement win a year out from the World Cup, but the victory over the Springboks could come at a big cost.