Man with 'sexsomnia' cleared of rape after jury warning Jurors have found a man diagnosed with "sexsomnia" not guilty of raping a woman in his sleep after being warned against debating possible sex crime laws. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
Year of the Snake to rattle forth, promising renewal Lanterns, lions and loud drums are taking over Australian cities as millions of people celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year period. AAP · Jan 29, 2025
Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial A man accused of defacing a memorial to fallen police officers has lost a bid to be detained at a mental health facility after claiming he had complex PTSD. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Jury to weigh man's 'sexsomnia' claim in rape trial A man accused of raping a woman after a night out says he suffers from a condition called "sexsomnia" and was not awake at the time of the alleged assault. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud A group including a former senior employee have been spared time behind bars after attempting to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million. AAP · Jan 20, 2025
Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Queer group slams 'slap on the wrist' over Nazi salute A queer activist collective has criticised the sentence of an "ignorant" man who performed a Nazi salute and disrupted a transgender support march. AAP · Jan 14, 2025
BBL's Scorchers left to rue what might have been The Perth Scorchers have been left to rue a four-game losing streak that will likely preclude them from the finals for only the third time in 14 years. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM A potentially serious knee injury to David Williams had added to Perth Glory's misery as the ALM strugglers fell to a home defeat to Macarthur AAP · Dec 27, 2024
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
MacGill allegedly had trusted link with cocaine dealer Ex-cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly complained about the quality of cocaine from a regular dealer before helping them to buy "good gear", a court has heard. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 'You make me sick': paramedic's family slams killer The "vicious" stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher left his mother haunted by the terror of his final moments, a court has heard as she confronted his killer.
AAP · Nov 12, 2024 Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder Teenage quick Chloe Ainsworth has starred again with the ball, claiming 2-15 to lead Perth to a thumping 74-run win over the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL.
AAP · Nov 12, 2024 At 90, hope triumphs for legendary singer Kamahl The latest biography about singer Kamahl's eventful life documents his rise to fame and reveals the abuse he suffered as a child.
AAP · Nov 5, 2024 McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.
AAP · Nov 2, 2024 Mariners, Glory settle for draw as Tapp suffers injury Central Coast remain winless after settling for their third consecutive ALM draw, with a knee injury to Bradley Tapp against Perth Glory adding to their woes.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.
AAP · Oct 27, 2024 Melbourne crush Cairns in one-sided NBL encounter Melbourne took advantage of an undermanned Cairns outfit to deliver a 43-point thrashing in their Sunday NBL clash.
AAP · Oct 22, 2024 'Delay-mongers': climate boss lashes nuclear supporters Nuclear proponents are simply delaying the move towards clean and cheap energy as Australia's environment runs out of time, a climate leader says.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer People with metastatic breast cancer often feel invisible but world-leading research to understand its prevalence could mean better support.
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Life-saving technology could end beach drowning surge Artificial intelligence technology that can detect if a swimmer is at risk of drowning could be set to revolutionise surf lifesaving.