AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind. AAP · Sep 16
No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins. 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 15
Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt. AAP · Sep 15
Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury. AAP · Sep 14
More police on beat as state tackles crime crisis Growing crime concerns have become the centrepiece of one state's election campaign with both parties pledging to increase police numbers. AAP · Sep 13
Inside a school learning to stamp out misogyny in boys A Victorian program is educating Australian teachers about how to deal with rising misogyny among boys in the classroom. AAP · Sep 12
Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack A member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang will face court over the firebombing of a tobacco store that left an alleged arsonist critically injured. AAP · Sep 12
Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood. AAP · Sep 12
Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail An ambitious scientific project is trying to bring the extinct Tasmanian Tiger back to life through advanced gene technology so it can hunt again. AAP · Sep 11
Bandidos bikie member arrested amid firebombing probe A Bandidos clubhouse has been searched as arson detectives investigate the firebombing of a tobacco store that left an alleged arsonist critically injured. AAP · Sep 11
San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG. AAP · Sep 10
Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026. AAP · Sep 9
Voters may 'forgive' state One Nation leader's past A One Nation leader's admissions of past mistakes have raised character questions but an election analyst believes many anti-establishment voters won't care. AAP · Sep 9
AAP · Sep 9 'Heaviest of hearts': another Dogs midfielder retires A day after Western Bulldogs great Tom Liberatore retired, midfield teammate Adam Treloar has also decided to call it quits from the AFL.
AAP · Sep 8 AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence' Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.
AAP · Sep 8 Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.
AAP · Sep 8 Cats star continues push for concussion answers Jake Kolodjashnij's playing future remains uncertain as Geelong teammate Gryan Miers continues to press for answers in the defender's concussion saga.
AAP · Sep 8 'Rapt': Lions star Bailey explains contract decision Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has turned down a monster offer from Adelaide to re-sign with the dual reigning premiers until the end of 2034.
AAP · Sep 7 Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out Geelong have dispelled fears over Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield ahead of their knockout semi-final against Fremantle in Perth.
AAP · Sep 5 Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.
AAP · Sep 5 Cats star demands concussion answers for teammate AFL Players Association delegate Gryan Miers has gone in to bat for teammate Jake Kolodjashnij, who remains sidelined amid an ongoing concussion saga.
AAP · Sep 4 Electric U-turn: 'everyone knows someone with an EV' Six months after fuel price spikes, electric cars make up almost one in every four new cars sold but experts are divided over whether the trend will continue.
AAP · Sep 4 'Get to work': big AFL pre-season looms for Blues While proud of how they turned their season around, Carlton coach Josh Fraser says there is plenty of room for improvement.
AAP · Sep 4 Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.