Why you notice daylight saving changing less and less From secretive government labs to the phone in your pocket, an army of tech nerds is literally giving you the time of your life. AAP · Apr 3
Booze bans worry Queensland hoteliers ahead of Olympics A state's hotel association says "outdated" Good Friday pub trading laws must be changed ahead of the 2032 Games or the government risks an Olympic hangover. AAP · Apr 3
'Why they sacked him': boxing foe taunts Asofa-Solomona Trash-talking Jarrod Wallace has set the stage for a spicy heavyweight clash with fellow former NRL star turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona. AAP · Apr 2
'Excessive': cops get longer to defend protester's case A civil claim brought by an ex-Greens candidate punched in the eye during a pro-Palestine protest is stagnating, with police again asking for more time. AAP · Apr 2
Fuel crunch looms but the show must go on Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out. AAP · Apr 1
Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX Mattress and sofa ecommerce retailer Koala's shares are trading at $3.70 on the ASX, up 8.8 per cent from their initial public offering price. AAP · Mar 31
Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final After pursuing the Australian pop princess for years, the AFL has finally secured Kylie Minogue as the pre-game entertainment for the 2026 Grand Final. AAP · Mar 29
Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change. AAP · Mar 27
Triple-zero text function could be piloted after outage Liberal senator Sarah Henderson asked an inquiry why text-to-triple-zero had not been implemented in Australia as a solution after a fatal outage last year. AAP · Mar 26
First look at creep who scraped photos to sextort women A man who threatened to post AI-manipulated photos of several women - including two sisters - has been pictured for the first time since his sextortion bid. AAP · Mar 26
The Phantom of the Opera is there, on Sydney Harbour To mark 40 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera hit the stage, Opera Australia is launching a production on Sydney Harbour. AAP · Mar 25
Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect. AAP · Mar 24
'Stealth' land claim law parked after Indigenous uproar Labor has shelved changes to crown land aimed at protecting fire stations and marinas from Aboriginal claims after being accused of "scaremongering". AAP · Mar 24
Chilling footage shows skydiver joy before death plunge A video shows a tandem skydiver strapped to an instructor and grinning ear to ear just moments before an accident turned their jump into tragedy. AAP · Mar 24
AAP · Mar 23 Nine cops called in to take down 'hostile' NRL legend Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody.
AAP · Mar 18 Ex-NRL star has 'come to Jesus' moment while in custody Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott and his mother have both been charged following a violent incident outside the Sydney Cricket Ground.
AAP · Mar 16 'Bait and bash' laws welcomed but more action wanted Perpetrators of violence towards the queer community are being put on notice with laws on the books to punish offenders who boast about their crimes online.
AAP · Mar 16 AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.
AAP · Mar 13 How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.
AAP · Mar 13 Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
AAP · Mar 13 Challenges ahead for popular premier as poll approaches Navigating minority government has barely troubled Chris Minns but he faces fresh problems as voters turn towards One Nation and the coalition rebuilds.
AAP · Mar 11 Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges An accused kidnapper and his alleged victim are both behind bars as the fallout from a tobacconist snatching extends to multiple courtrooms.
AAP · Mar 11 Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect.
AAP · Mar 11 Top law officer rejects expert advice on radicalisation Advice that heavy-handed policing under laws that historically targeted minorities could lead to radicalisation has been dismissed by an attorney-general.
AAP · Mar 11 Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.