'No leverage' by AFP as accused crime boss deported A senior AFP officer has denied wanting to leverage or influence Turkish police in deporting a high-profile gangster to face double murder charges in Australia. AAP · Nov 4
Fit-again Pritchard eyes Italian injury return Emerging Reds talent Treyvon Pritchard has confirmed ambitions to return from his nasty, long-term leg injury during the club's November Italian tour. AAP · Nov 4
Record fall for investor home loans as tax reforms bite Budget tax changes appear to be having the desired effect, as property investors flee the established housing market and owner-occupiers gain a larger share. AAP · Nov 4
'Less OK as well': Hawks want Merrett to fit in first Zach Merrett and Ben King are big-name recruits as Hawthorn aim to build on their AFL preliminary-final appearances for the last two seasons. AAP · Nov 4
'The Package' is delivered to fourth AFL club Jake Stringer's arrival at his fourth AFL club is among a number of moves confirmed in the delisted free agency period. AAP · Nov 4
Australia collect first medal at Youth Olympics The women's rugby sevens team have collected Australia's first medal at the Youth Olympics, winning silver in a bittersweet result in Dakar. AAP · Nov 4
'Our best is to come': Samoa's Cup warning to Australia Stirred by a stinging last-up loss to Australia, Samoa are plotting the biggest upset in Rugby League World Cup history against the Kangaroos in Sydney. AAP · Nov 4
Back on Track: Beck's supermaxi eyes Syd-Hob glory Christian Beck's two-time Sydney to Hobart line honours winner LawConnect has reverted to the name InfoTrack, sporting keel modifications and a TV star crewman. AAP · Nov 4
One Nation alleged attack 'not politically motivated' A bruising attack which left a One Nation volunteer bloodied and broken outside his home was not politically motivated, police say. AAP · Nov 4
Support package bid a test case for new net-zero laws Workers at a closing gas-fired power station are using landmark net-zero laws to seek up to $3.3 million in support packages to help transition to new jobs. AAP · Nov 4
'Hard to beat': blemish-free filly favoured for Oaks Melbourne Cup winner Jamie Melham is ruing not securing a ride in this year's Oaks as favourite Proxima Dea vies to retain her unbeaten record. AAP · Nov 4
Crook banned for horse blood doping, dodgy betting A lengthy ban and $25,000 penalty has been dished out to a harness racing trainer and driver for 25 offences including doping and illegal bets. AAP · Nov 4
Perfect Mariners warned 'don't get too comfortable' Breakout Central Coast recruit Talia Kapetanellis says complacency will be the biggest threat on derby day against a determined Newcastle side. AAP · Nov 4
Unions and parents groups back work from home changes Advocates and union representatives expressed support for legislative changes that would introduce a statutory right to work from home. AAP · Nov 4
AAP · Nov 4 Businesses tip more job ads to dry up amid AI boom Artificial intelligence will reduce job vacancies almost everywhere, but its effect has so far been minimal across Australian businesses, data shows.
AAP · Nov 4 'Reality': AFLW boss satisfied that clubs are serious As the AFLW finals series starts this weekend, there are concerns about the state of the women's programs at clubs down the bottom of the ladder.
AAP · Nov 4 Rent unpaid: iconic shopping destination 'in breach' David Jones, which has 38 stores and could face voluntary administration, has not paid its rent to a major shopping centre operator since September.
AAP · Nov 4 'Here to win the comp': why Cheika returned to Waratahs Michael Cheika has wasted no time laying out his intentions after returning to the NSW Waratahs more than 12 years after coaching the side to Super Rugby glory.
AAP · Nov 4 Aussie shares slump as US midterms shake up AI outlook Mining stocks have been hit by falling copper prices as investors reprice the outlook for the AI data centre build-out after an emphatic win for US Democrats.
AAP · Nov 4 Swans midfield gun eyeing swift return for finals tilt Recovering from ankle surgery, Sydney midfielder Sofia Hurley is pushing her case to feature in an AFLW elimination final against the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Nov 4 'Nail in the coffin': top journalist's Alan Jones probe The esteemed journalist who broke the story of Alan Jones's alleged indecent assaults spoke colourfully about her investigation in a recorded chat.
AAP · Nov 4 Girl allegedly sought guns while plotting school attack A teenaged boy and girl glorified mass-casualty attacks on schools, police say, after raiding their homes and finding allegedly extremist material.
AAP · Nov 4 Jailed former MP pleads guilty to deception charges A former MP already behind bars over theft convictions could face more time in prison after admitting to falsely claiming a parliamentary allowance.
AAP · Nov 4 Five charged after $235m government fraud crackdown Five people have been arrested after a three-month nationwide operation into suspected government agency fraudsters.
AAP · Nov 4 'No harm in it': Kangaroos address anthem silence Australian centre Kotoni Staggs has been criticised for his decision to not sing the anthem, but he claims his stance is one of respect.