'I don't buy that': NRL boss dismisses player confusion Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them. AAP · Sep 7
Accused in court over alleged caravan park murder A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody for the first time after allegedly killing another man in a regional caravan park. AAP · Sep 7
Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally The local stock market has had a subdued start to the week, with commodity prices driving sentiment and traders holding back ahead of a US bank holiday. AAP · Sep 7
Fresh Gordon blow as Wallabies aim up for Boks Test The Wallabies' playmaking stocks have taken a hit, with Carter Gordon's leg injury likely ruling him out of a clash with South Africa and the Bledisloe Cup. AAP · Sep 7
Developer hammered as staff stood down, projects paused The business model of a crumbling development firm has been labelled strange and opaque, after workers were stood down and construction projects halted. AAP · Sep 7
Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life". AAP · Sep 7
Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim A young man who was due to be married in just weeks has been fatally shot in a car park, as the killer remains on the run. AAP · Sep 7
'Shattered': Luckless Bunny's finals blow Euan Aitken's quest to play his first finals game since 2015 will roll into next year after South Sydney ruled the forward out for the rest of the year. AAP · Sep 7
'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat. AAP · Sep 7
Divers find body of man in waterfall plunge pool The body of a man who went missing while exploring a national park with his wife has been found by police divers in a plunge pool below a waterfall. AAP · Sep 6
'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned Allowing workers to divert a quarter of their super income to rent and mortgage payments won't pump up inflation, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists. AAP · Sep 6
Australia still lead SailGP despite 'own goal' in Spain Skipper of Australia's series-leading SailGP team Tom Slingsby says an 'own goal' has cost them victory in Spain. AAP · Sep 6
Aussie teen ends Man Utd 'dream' for ALM adventure Perth-born teenager James Overy knew his time at the Manchester United academy was over and a call with a Socceroos star helped him make the move to Sydney FC. AAP · Sep 6
'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare Australian service men and women are confronting the government about looming healthcare caps for those who served. AAP · Sep 6
AAP · Sep 6 How father's loss drove son to top MND advocacy job Andrew Danson never intended to become chair of MND Australia. But his father's death left him determined to change the story for families facing the disease.
AAP · Sep 6 Ashes to ashes, mushrooms to dust: a very green goodbye Carolyn's family wanted to find a way to bury her that aligned with how she lived her life, so they chose a coffin for her that gives back to the earth.
AAP · Sep 6 Call to embed algorithm opt-in for social 'cesspit' The Greens are vowing to hold back laws to strengthen Australia's under-16s social media ban until the government introduces digital duty-of-care measures.
AAP · Sep 6 Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.
AAP · Sep 6 Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs Social media controls and childcare funding will be on the parliamentary agenda as several major bills come up for debate.
AAP · Sep 6 Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited Mitch Kenny and Isaah Yeo are back at the right time and their impact in the finals will be invaluable to Penrith's premiership tilt, Nathan Cleary says.
AAP · Sep 6 Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.
AAP · Sep 6 NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.
AAP · Sep 6 NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters.
AAP · Sep 6 Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.
AAP · Sep 6 'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.