Grim milestone sparks warning for threatened species On the 90th anniversary of the death of the last-known Tasmanian tiger, conservation groups say more extinctions will occur if governments don't act. AAP · Sep 7
'Can't keep a good man down': Cats back winged star Geelong star Jeremy Cameron is still hampered by his injured arm but teammate Mark Blicavs believes the forward can have a finals impact from the wing. AAP · Sep 7
A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair. AAP · Sep 7
Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case Clive Palmer alleges prosecution emails referencing his political and media profile "reflect poorly" on attempts to prosecute him as a federal party leader. AAP · Sep 7
Perkins warns: lots of laps don't mean lots of dollars Australian swimming great Kieren Perkins says he put just as much work into his commercial success as he did preparing for his gold medals. AAP · Sep 7
'Big marker': Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games. AAP · Sep 7
Boy speared in back during unrest in remote community A 14-year-old boy speared in the back during unrest in a remote community has been flown to hospital as police try to calm tensions between feuding families. AAP · Sep 7
Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury. AAP · Sep 7
Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history. AAP · Sep 7
Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment. AAP · Sep 7
Rams 'force' has Niners on edge in Melbourne Aaron Donald's comeback with the Los Angeles Rams is keeping the San Francisco 49ers on their toes ahead of the NFL season opener in Melbourne. AAP · Sep 7
Billionaire Stokes family back in the box seat at Seven Ryan Stokes has been appointed chairman of the Southern Cross Media Group, the company that owns the Seven Network, The West Australian and Triple M. AAP · Sep 7
Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire A man and woman are dead after a light aircraft plunged into a rural property and sparked a large grass fire, in what police described as a "confronting" scene. AAP · Sep 7
No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled Matthew Wale will continue to govern in the Solomon Islands after a no-confidence vote in his leadership was pulled, just four months into his tenure. AAP · Sep 7
AAP · Sep 7 'Selfish race': former cop skeptical on tobacco tax cut A retired police veteran has suggested most smokers will still reach for a pack of illegal cigarettes if legal alternatives are made cheaper.
AAP · Sep 7 49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip Initially put off by the prospect of flying around the world for an NFL season opener, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is now on board.
AAP · Sep 7 Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.
AAP · Sep 7 AFL introduce training limits over concussion concerns AFL clubs will be held to a weekly limit for contact training as part of a new framework introduced to reduce head injuries for the upcoming pre-season.
AAP · Sep 7 Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia's east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.
AAP · Sep 7 Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas A man will face the Supreme Court after admitting he murdered a woman whose body was found near a freeway.
AAP · Sep 7 'Disrespectful': why players are unhappy at US Open The US Open's attempt to embrace the rise of the influencer is one of many issues to have frustrated players at the grand slam in New York.
AAP · Sep 7 'We always believed': Crows on breakthrough finals win Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty says the Crows always believed they could perform in finals as they switch focus to playing reigning premiers Brisbane in a semi-final.
AAP · Sep 7 Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.
AAP · Sep 7 Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary North Queensland will challenge co-captain Reuben Cotter's grade two careless high tackle charge at the judiciary.
AAP · Sep 7 Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.