Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost. AAP · Sep 4
'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure. AAP · Sep 4
'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories. AAP · Sep 4
Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton. AAP · Sep 4
Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start Carlton coach Josh Fraser says they must be aware that their stunning end to this season does not guarantee anything next year. AAP · Sep 4
Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points. AAP · Sep 4
Straight Arrow of emotion shoots Souths to a home final South Sydney have avoided a finals week-one trip to Newcastle, with the emotion of Jai Arrow's appearance preceding a 50-20 defeat of the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 4
Mannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works Shaun Mannagh, moved into the midfield this season, starred as Geelong survived the early challenge from Carlton in the elimination final. AAP · Sep 4
Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup The Opals have kick-started their quest for another World Cup title with a 16-point win over Puerto Rico in Berlin. AAP · Sep 4
Not a dry eye as Jai Arrow brings up 100th Souths game Roosters and Rabbitohs fans came together to pay tribute to Jai Arrow as the MND-stricken forward chalked up his 100th South Sydney game. AAP · Sep 4
Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts. AAP · Sep 4
Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record. AAP · Sep 4
'Shame on you': fight over dog turns to hit-and-run A man who took a neighbourly dispute too far and ran a married couple over with his car, has listened to the daily consequences its had on their life. AAP · Sep 4
Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation The South African owner of an Australian copper mine has bold plans to extend the depth of the asset after setting an ambitious production target. AAP · Sep 4
AAP · Sep 4 Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale Father's Day will hold mixed emotions for the Daniher family this year, as the footy family marks their first September without patriarch Neale.
AAP · Sep 4 Ambulance shortage 'contributed to patient deaths' A coroner has reported that the long-delayed arrival of ambulance crews contributed to the deaths of two elderly patients who had suffered falls.
AAP · Sep 4 Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.
AAP · Sep 4 Time running out to keep housing developer afloat Administrators of embattled housing developer Bathla Group hope to secure a short-term funding package to keep the group afloat, but time is running out.
AAP · Sep 4 Ousted MP pleads for 'merciful' sentence for fraud A former MP convicted of deception was "reckless" in his fraudulent claiming of an allowance, which amounted to "haphazard" criminal conduct, a court has heard.
AAP · Sep 4 Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material Retired Fair Work Commission senior member Alan Boulton has admitted possessing child abuse material after showing images during a university lecture.
AAP · Sep 4 To Hull and back: Socceroo thriving after Cup heartache Lucas Herrington has put his World Cup shootout miss firmly behind him and is blazing a trail for Australians in the English Premier League.
AAP · Sep 4 Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.
AAP · Sep 4 Neighbour's noise complaint leads to bashing murder A 41-year-old man has allegedly been murdered by a neighbour who complained about noise coming from the victim's apartment.
AAP · Sep 4 'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga.
AAP · Sep 4 Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.