Happy wife, happy life: Kasatkina in the mood for Open Newly-wed Australian No.1 Daria Kasatkina is unsure how her tennis will be but reckons being blissfully in love can only help her game entering the US Open. AAP · Aug 31
'He wants great': why Rafter is in de Minaur's corner Former world No.1 and two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter wants countryman Alex de Minaur to block out the hype and stay cool in his New York title quest. AAP · Aug 31
Key US treaty should have 'assumptions' questioned Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future. AAP · Aug 31
Uni student killed in possible mistaken identity hit Investigators are considering whether a fatal home invasion shooting was a case of mistaken identity after a man was gunned down in bed in his family home. AAP · Aug 31
Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way An interim chief executive will steer the $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta towards opening day, as museum leaders face a misconduct investigation. AAP · Aug 31
Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution. AAP · Aug 31
'Crazy': squirrel Birrell savours massive Open pay day Kim Birrell, James Duckworth, Maya Joint and Alexie Popyrin have joined fellow Australian Taylah Preston in the US Open second round at Flushing Meadows. AAP · Aug 31
Fracking protests prompt police presence at conference Protesters plan to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence, after gas from a controversial fracking project was switched on. AAP · Aug 31
Property market to face 'deeper correction', bank warns Property prices in major capitals are set to fall even further, one of the big four banks has cautioned, following a further downturn in the last month. AAP · Aug 31
Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau. AAP · Aug 31
Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032 Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games. AAP · Aug 31
'It clicked': how a cop cheated death one wintry day Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day. AAP · Aug 31
Flood response could take months as death toll climbs Humanitarian aid workers are expected to remain in Nepal for months as an Australian who had been missing in the devastating floods is found safe. AAP · Aug 31
Cleary on brink of greatness with Brad Fittler Medal Nathan Cleary has added another individual gong to what is already proving a massive season, after being voted NSW's best in State of Origin. AAP · Aug 31
AAP · Aug 31 Mitchell lauds Pendlebury's seismic AFL move to Suns Scott Pendlebury's switch to Gold Coast mirrors how Hawthorn great Sam Mitchell ended his playing career and transitioned into coaching at West Coast.
AAP · Aug 31 New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers Researchers have corrected long-standing misconceptions about the Tasmanian tiger.
AAP · Aug 31 Picklum among upsets as Moore takes surfing No.1 spot Australian defending world surfing champion Molly Picklum remains without an event win this season after her upset loss in round two at the Fiji Pro.
AAP · Aug 31 Star Hawk rises from 'helpless' to shot at finals glory Star Hawthorn midfielder Will Day has opened up on his difficult run with injuries ahead of his first appearance in an AFL finals series.
AAP · Aug 31 Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre.
AAP · Aug 31 Record-breaking race: Aussies on podium in men's eight Australia have won a rowing world championships medal in the men's eight as they bid to land the nation's first Olympic medal in the event since 2004.
AAP · Aug 31 'Hubris': premier attacks One Nation's state poll claim The WA premier has ridiculed a One Nation candidate's claim the party could win the next state election after it secured a lower-house seat in a by-election.
AAP · Aug 31 Hundreds of university staff to strike over AI changes Students have been told not to attend a university campus as hundreds of staff stop work for 24 hours over concerns including artificial intelligence.
AAP · Aug 31 Irrigators defeated in case over lost Murray water The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has a legal obligation to act in the public interest, not for private irrigators, a judge has ruled.
AAP · Aug 31 Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.
AAP · Aug 31 'Maximum leniency' for young man who wore Nazi uniform A young man fixated with right-wing beliefs has admitted wearing a Nazi-style uniform to his workplace and repeatedly posting Nazi propaganda online.