Aussie sailors rise to top on tough day in Switzerland The Flying Roos battled challenging conditions before finishing on top of their group after the opening day of the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. AAP · Sep 20
Fuel 'shield' would spare drivers worst of price shocks The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures. AAP · Sep 20
'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla. AAP · Sep 20
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September. AAP · Sep 20
Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 20
Older, sicker: life-expectancy boost poses health test Australians can expect to live well into their 80s within four decades, but an aging population will pose increasing challenges for governments. AAP · Sep 20
Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count. AAP · Sep 20
How Australia will sell its bid for a UN security seat Social media reform and climate efforts in the Pacific will be cited as part of Australia's push for a two-year stint on the United Nations Security Council. AAP · Sep 19
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health Music legend John Farnham's health has deteriorated, ruling him out of attending a tribute concert in his honour. AAP · Sep 19
'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages. AAP · Sep 19
Murder charges after three women's 'shocking' deaths Three women have died in separate alleged domestic violence attacks, sparking shock and horror among political leaders. AAP · Sep 19
'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives. AAP · Sep 19
From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof A youth choir program that runs across 80 remote communities is celebrating two decades of changing rural children's lives through the power of music. AAP · Sep 19
Cox's faith in Freo AFL list could give him last laugh Mason Cox's declaration that Fremantle have the best list in the AFL puzzled some, but the big man may have the last laugh with the Dockers in the grand final AAP · Sep 19
AAP · Sep 19 Government grants: 'park barrelling' or pledge-keeping? The government is quietly furious at attacks on its closed-shop $560m grant round, believing it has the right to fund election promises and breaks no rules.
AAP · Sep 19 Aspiration, dislocation and isolation in tough times The great Australian dream is still alive for many, but attaining it is proving hard, with many putting off or giving up on ever owning their own home.
AAP · Sep 19 Wallaroos' agony after amazing French rugby comeback The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.
AAP · Sep 19 Lions star Lohmann explains going from zero to hero After a quiet first-half, Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann turned it on during an epic third quarter to inspire the Lions to an epic preliminary-final triumph.
AAP · Sep 19 PM spruiks social ban, airs AI risks with ex-Apple head Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for AI to be reined in, while also ensuring Australia doesn't get left behind, during a meeting with Apple executives.
AAP · Sep 19 Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment.
AAP · Sep 19 'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown Specific offences to cover family violence-linked suicides and deaths and an end to courtroom victim-shaming form part of a sweeping pre-election pledge.
AAP · Sep 19 'Great opportunity': Aussie great in Wentworth hunt Veteran Australian Adam Scott had a scrappy day at Wentworth but is still in the thick of the battle to win the European Tour's flagship BMW PGA Championship.
AAP · Sep 19 Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.
AAP · Sep 19 Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul.
AAP · Sep 19 Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.