'Oh my days': Socceroos fans bask in World Cup win Live screening sites across Australia have erupted as the Socceroos scored a 2-0 win over Turkey in their World Cup opener. AAP · Jun 14
AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions' A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security. AAP · Jun 11
Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak An inquest into the deaths of 50 aged care residents during a COVID-19 outbreak will resume after the facility pleaded guilty to a criminal charge. AAP · Jun 11
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices. AAP · Jun 9
Boom rookie one of two debutants named for Opals Australian coach Sandy Brondello has named two potential debutants for the Opals clashes with China in July as the team gears up for the Women's World Cup. AAP · Jun 9
Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application. AAP · Jun 5
'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse. AAP · Jun 5
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking. AAP · May 22
AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November. AAP · May 21
Pianist cancellation 'shredded' orchestra's reputation An orchestra board member and ex-government minister says he was surprised to learn a pianist's upcoming concert had been cancelled over Gaza comments. AAP · May 20
Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told. AAP · May 19
Sobering-up centre to close after drunkenness shift The plug will be pulled on a sobering-up centre within four years of a state decriminalising public intoxication following an Aboriginal woman's death. AAP · May 18
French Open wildcards for Aussie duo Australians Emerson Jones and Adam Walton have been awarded wildcards into the French Open. AAP · May 11
'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing A murderer, who killed his live-in carer with a hammer in their home, has been jailed for more than two decades, much to the relief of the victim's family. AAP · May 7
AAP · May 6 FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.
AAP · May 6 'Snapped': inside teacher's knife attack on principal A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher's stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.
AAP · May 5 Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.
AAP · May 3 Sydney youngster leading charge as ALM stars eye Cup Sydney FC young gun Paul Okon Jnr is among the A-League Men stars jostling for Socceroos selection and showed his worth against Melbourne Victory and Juan Mata.
AAP · May 2 Kisnorbo's steely edge gives Sydney belief in finals Sydney FC have a new level of resilience under Patrick Kisnorbo and will take the belief that's brought into their A-League Men semi-final against Newcastle.
AAP · May 2 'Whatever he wants': Victory hope Mata will stay Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles hopes both he and superstar Juan Mata will continue with the A-League Men club beyond this season.
AAP · May 2 Victory boss unleashes on refs after Sydney finals loss Melbourne Victory have been knocked out of the A-League Men finals after a 1-0 loss to Sydney with coach Arthur Diles unhappy at the standard of refereeing.
AAP · May 2 City snatch edge over Victory in A-League Women semi Matildas midfielder Leticia McKenna's free kick has given Melbourne City a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final.
AAP · May 1 Salon confessions cut deep for beauty workforce Fertility struggles and relationship breakdowns are often shared freely in hair salons, leaving workers with the emotional weight of their clients' trauma.
AAP · Apr 30 'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality As a major gender equality conference comes to a close, focus is turning to the next steps for the movement and the demands they have for their leaders.
AAP · Apr 29 AFL defends draft changes, 'furious' clubs hit out The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.