'Fingers crossed' for North star after big finals win North Melbourne's Alice O'Loughlin has had to be helped from the field after she suffered a knee injury in their AFLW qualifying final win over Carlton. AAP · Nov 7
Phoenix weather Auckland storm for derby draw A-League Men leaders Wellington have drawn 0-0 with defending champions Auckland FC, claiming their first point in seven attempts against their fierce rivals. AAP · Nov 7
Lightning strike down Jewels in WNBL blowout Adelaide Lightning have completed a clinical defensive shutdown job on the WNBL's highest-scoring team, demolishing the Tasmania Jewels by 32 points. AAP · Nov 7
Canberra, Roar going as Mariners' perfect start ends Newcastle, Brisbane and Canberra United have registered their first points of the ALW season, with the Jets holding table toppers Central Coast to a 1-1 draw. AAP · Nov 7
History beckons for Waller as Birdman, Autumn Glow win Birdman and Autumn Glow have capped a bumper Melbourne Cup carnival for trainer Chris Waller, taking him within one Group 1 win of a world record. AAP · Nov 7
Melbourne mount comeback to finally Dee-claw Cats Melbourne kept Geelong goalless in the last quarter to recover and beat the Cats by four points in their AFLW qualifying final. AAP · Nov 7
Hop to it: scientists ask Aussies to help ID frogs People across the country are encouraged to help scientists identify frog species in their backyards as part of FrogID Week. AAP · Nov 7
Triple Eight star 'gutted' as Kostecki makes big dance Brodie Kostecki has won Supercars' first Sandown 500 race on a day when championship leader Matt Payne was left to rue pit-stop errors. AAP · Nov 7
'We'll have a yarn': Big Nasty deals with racial taunt Nelson Asofa-Solomona is weighing up whether to purse claims of racial taunting against him in an explosive aftermath to his victory over Paul Gallen. AAP · Nov 7
'Match-winner' from bench: Kangaroos coach on Cup team Australia coach Kevin Walters is adamant he's picked the right Kangaroos side for the World Cup semi-final, sticking by centre Kotoni Staggs. AAP · Nov 7
'Unimaginable tragedy': slain delivery rider identified A delivery rider allegedly stabbed to death has been remembered as a kind-hearted and generous man, as money is raised to bring his family to Australia. AAP · Nov 7
'Not desperate': no Wallaby guarantees for code-hopper Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has been warned by Wallabies coach Les Kiss that winning back the gold jersey wouldn't be "just a given." AAP · Nov 7
Trio charged after allegedly interfering with corpse Two men and a woman have been charged after they allegedly interfered with a dead body during an arranged viewing at a funeral home. AAP · Nov 7
Nurses to stop work as retention concerns mount Nurses at a major capital city hospital will stop work and rally for better pay and conditions to prevent them from becoming the lowest-paid in Australia. AAP · Nov 6
AAP · Nov 6 Blue wave a blessing and curse for Aussie data centres Data centre discontent has helped propel Democrats to power in the US mid-term elections. Australian politicians are watching closely.
AAP · Nov 6 Hawks not sweating on first Suns meeting in AFLW finals Gold Coast and Hawthorn, who haven't played each other this season, will square off in a steamy Sunday AFLW elimination final.
AAP · Nov 6 Swans find AFLW inspiration in Dogs' premiership star Driven to find redemption against the Western Bulldogs, an unfancied Sydney side has called on a men's premiership star's help ahead of their finals campaign.
AAP · Nov 6 CA straight bats Khawaja's sandpapergate bombshell Usman Khawaja has declared "all" of Australia's touring party were aware of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering plot as Cricket Australia defends their findings.
AAP · Nov 6 Fluctuating continents missing piece in Earth's puzzle? Scientists have run modelling through Australia's most powerful computer to solve a 150-year-old geological mystery: what caused the Great Unconformity.
AAP · Nov 6 Contract worker killed in accident at remote gold mine Police and workplace safety investigators have been called after a contractor died at a remote gold mine run by one of Australia's biggest resources companies.
AAP · Nov 6 She's met royalty but ordinary Aussies inspire nurse A flight nurse retiring after more than 27 years of helping rural families will always remember quietly moving moments between parents and their sick children.
AAP · Nov 6 Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31 Australia faces a difficult task at the United Nations' climate summit amid rising temperatures, fuel shortages and pressure to phase out fossil fuels.
AAP · Nov 6 Don't be scared: Australian radio isn't broken There's been a recent shake-up in the radio landscape with various hosts and shows axed, but it doesn't mean the industry is in crisis.
AAP · Nov 6 Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election The Greens are looking to turn frustration with the major parties into votes at an upcoming state election and double their seats in both houses.
AAP · Nov 6 Hijikata's Paris adventures ended by local hero Australian battler Rinky Hijikata has finally run out of inspiration at the Paris Masters as one of the best weeks of his career was ended by a local hero.