Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style. AAP · Sep 21
No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration. AAP · Sep 21
Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season. AAP · Sep 21
'Tragic': arrests after boy, 11, shot in face and neck Three young men have been arrested after an 11-year-old boy was discovered inside a home with a gunshot wound to his face and neck. AAP · Sep 21
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle. AAP · Sep 21
Substantial NDIS package untouched before woman's death An intellectually disabled woman found emaciated the day before she died had a $75,000 NDIS plan that had never been used, a coroner has been told. AAP · Sep 21
Carrier stuck near major port after failed rescue bids Two separate efforts to refloat a grounded bulk carrier near a major Australian port have failed, as those involved reassess their salvage options. AAP · Sep 21
Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns Corey Enright is departing St Kilda to join the AFL coaching ranks of Geelong, where the former All-Australian defender won three flags across 332 games. AAP · Sep 21
Call for triple-zero guarantee as telco revamp urged Triple zero should be government-operated and all should have access to mobile roaming, according to a report calling for major changes to the telco system. AAP · Sep 21
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery. AAP · Sep 21
Radio giant unveils Kyle and Jackie O replacement trio Seven months after an on-air argument split Sydney's most recognisable radio duo, their former employer has announced the new hosts of its flagship program. AAP · Sep 21
Double dose of meds among failures before NT death A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to hospital procedures after an over-sedated psychiatric patient suffered a preventable death. AAP · Sep 21
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law. AAP · Sep 21
What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as 'fake news' A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage. AAP · Sep 21
AAP · Sep 21 'Building a monster': Future bright for Dockers Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club.
AAP · Sep 21 The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.
AAP · Sep 21 'Devastation' fears as bird flu found in four sea lions A deadly virus has been found in islands that are among a state's most significant sea lion breeding grounds, sparking fears of a species-level threat.
AAP · Sep 21 Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march Extreme online content means the government is running out of chances to reform the Australian Defence Force's culture, an inquiry has been told.
AAP · Sep 21 Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.
AAP · Sep 21 Alan Jones's alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's trial.
AAP · Sep 21 Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
AAP · Sep 21 Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.
AAP · Sep 21 Rebel Wilson in 'last chance' call over $1m film fee A film company suing Hollywood star Rebel Wilson sought an urgent phone call with her and other producers after halting funds in a dispute over fees.
AAP · Sep 21 Drunk driver who killed ex while on AVO 'heartbroken' A drunk driver who killed his ex-partner in a car crash while subject to an AVO came from the Pacific for work and was living in "another world" in Australia.
AAP · Sep 21 Jurors hear cop faked cancer, plotted partner's murder After being told to leave his ex alone for obsessive behaviour, a police officer allegedly blamed his actions on cancer treatment months before killing him.