Businesses not buying positive spin on surcharge ban The Reserve Bank says small businesses are expected to benefit the most from its card surcharge reforms, but restaurant and cafe owners say they are losing out. AAP · Oct 9
SA on the brink as Victoria crumbles in Shield opener Victoria are staring down the barrel of a Sheffield Shield rout after being put to the sword by two-time defending champions South Australia. AAP · Oct 9
'Didn't feel comfortable': Cat speaks on Saints exit Geelong recruit Rowan Marshall has discussed why he didn't attend St Kilda's best and fairest as he forced a trade. AAP · Oct 9
'No limits': Kipchoge ready for Melbourne Marathon Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge is racing in Sunday's Melbourne Marathon as part of his project to run the distance on all seven continents. AAP · Oct 9
Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack A 13 year-old boy has been left with life-threatening burns following a series of suspected arson attacks. AAP · Oct 8
SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion Two months after being dropped from the Test team, South Australian opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of their Sheffield Shield game with concussion. AAP · Oct 8
'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them away with lollies at his temple has been jailed. AAP · Oct 8
No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well. AAP · Oct 7
Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side. AAP · Oct 7
'Bitten your hand off': Hoekstra shines in Shield debut Victoria left-armer Harry Hoekstra has starred in his Sheffield Shield debut, at the expense of dropped Australian opener Jake Weatherald. AAP · Oct 7
Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return. AAP · Oct 6
Leckie moves on from World Cup heartbreak Mathew Leckie was injured in the Socceroos' World Cup campaign but isn't thinking about the Asian Cup as he focuses on Melbourne City. AAP · Oct 6
New York state of mind for crime crackdown pledges Politicians have drawn on New York-style crime prevention plans to resonate with voters at a state election as youth violence continues to make headlines. AAP · Oct 6
Head first? South Africa real test says Aussie legend Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa. AAP · Oct 5
AAP · Oct 5 Inside billionaire's bargain waterfront arena lease A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.
AAP · Oct 4 Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom.
AAP · Oct 3 Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls There are multiple weather warnings and a watch and act alert in place as a severe weather system continues to dump heavy rain.
AAP · Oct 2 Finding her tribe after motherhood's loneliest days After a traumatic pregnancy and her daughter's brain injury left Kelly Gordon isolated, she found a community of mums who understood her world.
AAP · Oct 2 Scheer brilliance helps in-form Geelong overcome Tigers Geelong have gone top of the AFLW ladder courtesy of a midfield masterclass from Nina Morrison and pinpoint shooting from Chloe Scheer.
AAP · Oct 2 Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears Revelations staff at a major hospital might have been exposed to toxic chemicals have left health workers desperately waiting for answers, a union claims.
AAP · Oct 1 Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen Carlton have claimed a gritty victory over a resurgent Hawthorn after a first-quarter burst set the Blues up for a crucial AFLW win.
AAP · Sep 30 One-two punch for small business as card-ban row flares Businesses are deciding whether to absorb card payment fees or pass the costs on as a ban on surcharges starts, but one government agency has another solution.
AAP · Sep 30 Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight Two years after he had to retire from the AFL without playing a senior game, Aiden O'Driscoll has gone into detail about the effects of his concussion.
AAP · Sep 29 'Going to get tough': rate increase to hit hospitality Restaurants across the nation are bracing for falls in customer traffic after another interest rate rise, amid expectations consumers will cut back on spending.
AAP · Sep 29 Fire, dance and connection as Fringe launches Strangers are invited to embrace curiosity as a city's Fringe festival begins with a campfire dance party, rekindling timeless connections.