Green headgear monster Bai ready to debut for PNG Gold Coast teenager Cooper Bai, son of Papua New Guinea and Melbourne great Marcus Bai, is set to debut for the Kumuls in the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz to face tennis amateurs in ‘Million Dollar One Point Slam’ at Australian Open The extraordinary single-point event in January will pit 10 amateurs against 22 professionals in Melbourne The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post A former close friend of Abbie Chatfield has sued the television personality claiming he was publicly vilified over his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Melbourne Metro Tunnel train services will soon begin – but what is the ‘summer start’ and when is the ‘big switch’? From December trains will run every 20 minutes, with commuters having to wait until 1 February for ‘turn up and go’ services The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025
Jewish Australians mark two years since 7 October, as pro-Hamas graffiti is condemned Richard Marles says Melbourne pro-Hamas graffiti being looked into as possible terror offence amid national vigils commemorating hostages and lives lost in ongoing conflict The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025
Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Morning Mail: Gaza activists accuse Israel of brutality, cost of extreme weather soars, Australia’s porridge champion Flotilla activists deported by Israel add to claims by Australians of mistreatment; Melbourne food stylist takes a prize at the Golden Spurtle The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Australian triumphs at world porridge championship with rum invention: an oaty jaffle Melbourne food stylist Caroline Velik wins speciality dish category and places second in Golden Spurtle food fight behind Norwegian first-timer The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
Melbourne’s ‘spectacular’ Metro Tunnel stations are finally finished. Here’s what they look like and what’s next Town Hall and State Library train stations join Anzac, Arden and Parkville as city waits for launch date of long-awaited rail line The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
Melbourne centre's pain after grand-final injury Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro After Melbourne told Clayton Oliver to explore his options, multiple clubs have emerged as suitors for the premiership midfielder. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
AAP · Oct 6, 2025 Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has pulled no punches when quizzed on his side's ability to handle the threat of Brisbane star Reece Walsh.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025 Broncos break 19-year NRL premiership drought in thriller against the Storm Brisbane beat Melbourne 26-22 in grand final as Reece Walsh rises to the occasion and wins Clive Churchill medal at Accor Stadium
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Future NBA visits floated as Pelicans sweep NBL rivals New Orleans have brushed aside South East Melbourne to complete a 2-0 sweep of their pre-season games against NBL opposition on a historic tour of Australia.
AAP · Oct 5, 2025 Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025 ‘We were the ones on trial’: the torturous road to justice for three sisters abused by school principal Malka Leifer A new documentary, Surviving Malka Leifer, follows Nicole, Dassi and Elly through the trial of their sexual abuser to ‘lift the lid’ on Australia’s justice system and what it asks of victims
AAP · Oct 4, 2025 Hughes' shock reveal about Storm before grand final Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.