Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties. AAP · Oct 1
'No mercy': Aussie swim star fires warning for new era Vowing to have no mercy in the pool, Flynn Southam is relishing the spotlight as Kyle Chalmers' heir ahead of the Australian short course championships. AAP · Sep 28
'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League. AAP · Sep 26
Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone While Australian triathlete Matt Hauser wants to defend his triathlon world title, he's also looking at the series final as a step towards the LA Olympics. AAP · Sep 25
Third person charged linked to mistaken identity murder A third person has been charged in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old man, but police have not yet found the shooter responsible. AAP · Sep 24
Tasmania's Red Devil claims third cycling world title Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has earned high praise from compatriot Amanda Spratt after claiming Australia's first gold at the Montreal world road championships. AAP · Sep 22
'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla. AAP · Sep 20
Woman charged over botched gangland execution Homicide Squad detectives have charged a woman over her alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Sydney's west earlier in September. AAP · Sep 19
Roosters' make call on star forward, Walker progress Angus Crichton has been cleared to return for the Roosters in their knockout clash with Cronulla, with star halfback Sam Walker not too far behind him. AAP · Sep 18
Struggling womenswear brand to close five stores Four Cue stores and another operated by its sister brand, Veronika Maine, will shut as receivers try to find a buyer for the struggling women's clothing chain. AAP · Sep 18
'I don't like it': second student wave protests Hanson Thousands of pupils have skipped class for a second national student walkout against Pauline Hanson and One Nation. AAP · Sep 17
'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI MPs have called for a tenfold increase of funding for Australia's AI Safety Institute amid warnings of existential threats posed by the technology. AAP · Sep 16
Braveheart: Broncos rake played year with broken wrist Broncos rookie Cameron Bukowski has silky skills but he's also one tough footballer after having post-season surgery on a wrist he fractured early this season. AAP · Sep 16
Payout for dead-named transgender health employee A transgender health worker has been awarded compensation after being forced to reveal his obviously female birth names in a recruitment process. AAP · Sep 16
AAP · Sep 16 Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.
AAP · Sep 15 Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation.
AAP · Sep 15 Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance A drum kit that belonged to the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst is one of the treasures going on display at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts.
AAP · Sep 13 School screen time capped as students go back to basics One state is introducing daily caps on the amount of time students spend learning with screens and online in a bid to lift educational outcomes.
AAP · Sep 12 Elevated rates of MND found in regional Australia Motor neuron disease is impacting people in some parts of western NSW at rates of up to seven times higher than the global average.
AAP · Sep 12 Slippery Eels rope Cowboys, Sharks put bite on Dragons The Eels have come from 16 points down to defeat the Cowboys, and the Sharks have consigned the Dragons to the NRLW wooden spoon.
AAP · Sep 11 Teen allegedly contracted to surveil shooting victim An 18-year-old charged with murder was allegedly contracted by an organised crime group to surveil the victim of a botched shooting with a drone, police say.
AAP · Sep 10 Roosters overcome Dogs scare to stay undefeated in NRLW The Roosters have come from behind to end the regular season unbeaten, after the Bulldogs threatened a massive NRLW upset at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.
AAP · Sep 10 Pillow prank explains how Bennett's magic still works Wayne Bennett turns 77 next year. But the supercoach is still finding new ways to help his South Sydney players relax as they hunt another premiership.
AAP · Sep 10 Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts Pressure to clamp down on gang violence has state and federal leaders pointing fingers over the difficult task of tracking down perpetrators who are overseas.
AAP · Sep 9 Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC.