AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG. AAP · Sep 23
'Bring him home': $1m reward plea for missing boy Gus A $1 million reward is being offered in the disappearance of a four-year-old boy, as his parents make an emotional plea to be reunited with their son. AAP · Sep 23
Swans forward wants out, set to join rising Blues Key forward Joel Amartey has played his last game for Sydney and will return to his Victorian home after Carlton offered a deal too good to turn down. AAP · Sep 23
Japanese leader, PM face-to-face after 'melon-gate' Anthony Albanese has held brief talks with his Japanese counterpart for the first time since his controversial comments about melons she gave to him. AAP · Sep 23
Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red Goldminers and the iron ore giants have performed well, offsetting losses from the ASX's big banks and insurance companies. AAP · Sep 23
'Attractive' post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick. AAP · Sep 23
'Hammer and Herbie Show' far from Phinished yet Dolphins duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth have forged a lethal liaison they both hope will blossom further as they approach career-defining moments. AAP · Sep 23
Bribery accused denies link to wife's death overseas A man accused of an attempt to bribe foreign officials investigating his wife's death in Bangladesh is in a state of shock after his arrest, his lawyer said. AAP · Sep 23
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 23
Dead humpback whale washes ashore at popular beach A dead juvenile humpback whale has washed ashore at a popular surfing spot, shocking beachgoers during the busy school holiday period. AAP · Sep 23
Coalition pulls out the chainsaw in energy debate Incentives for renewable energy projects and net zero targets would be scrapped within one month of the next election if the coalition wins. AAP · Sep 23
'Ready to play': Robinson's green light to Sam Walker Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery. AAP · Sep 23
Warning after 'unplanned' killing of ex's new flame A killer has looked relieved as he discovered he could be out within two years for stabbing a man who was dating his former partner. AAP · Sep 23
Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks. AAP · Sep 23
AAP · Sep 23 Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.
AAP · Sep 23 One Nation-coalition deal rubbished as imaginary Claims of 'alliance' talks between senior coalition and One Nation MPs have been dismissed as figments of Barnaby Joyce's imagination.
AAP · Sep 23 'Big loss': Socceroos gun suffers setback for Asian Cup Injured Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure faces months on the sidelines, with teammate Nestory Irankunda unable to shed light on his recovery for the Asian Cup.
AAP · Sep 23 Girl tasered after allegedly stabbing police officer A police chief has issued the warning "don't touch our cops" after an officer was allegedly stabbed by a 14-year-old girl in a shopping centre.
AAP · Sep 23 'Right strategy': retailer backs itself after big loss A department store operator, which has 56 stores across the country, has delivered what is arguably one of the worst full-year losses of fiscal 2026.
AAP · Sep 23 The tortured history powering Freo's premiership push Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final.
AAP · Sep 22 Two men charged after alleged kidnapping and assault Early morning raids have nabbed two men after the alleged kidnapping of a man who was seriously beaten at a business before the pair got away with cash.
AAP · Sep 22 Australian sprint king calls time on career Rohan Browning, the fourth-fastest Australian man in history, has retirement from athletics at age 28, leaving the sport on a Commonwealth Games high.
AAP · Sep 22 'Could not move': mud and guts put Titans on title path Gold Coast half Lauren Brown says the connection forged in a pre-season camp has the side on track to beat Brisbane and qualify for the NRLW grand final.
AAP · Sep 22 Big NDIS savings snagging on lone holdout state The federal government's frustration is growing over one state's refusal to sign on to one of its sweeping reforms to the NDIS.
AAP · Sep 22 Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.