Payout for dead-named transgender health employee A transgender health worker has been awarded compensation after being forced to reveal his obviously female birth names in a recruitment process. AAP · Sep 16
Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint. AAP · Sep 16
Residents urged to be vigilant as bushfire still burns People are assessing damage to their properties after a bushfire threatened homes on the rural outskirts of Darwin, with reports of buildings being lost. AAP · Sep 16
Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16
Hero rats tasked with detecting contaminated soil African giant pouched rats could be used to detect soil that has been contaminated with petroleum, posing health risks to communities. AAP · Sep 16
Sliding doors moment delivered Marzhew back to Holbrook Justin Holbrook handed Greg Marzhew a debut at Gold Coast back in 2021, but he is now feeling the benefit of releasing the winger to Newcastle 18 months later. AAP · Sep 16
Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame. AAP · Sep 16
Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign. AAP · Sep 16
Appeal after young mum's body found in sand dunes Police have appealed for information after a young woman's body was found at a popular beach just days after she was last spotted at a hair salon. AAP · Sep 16
'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer The man behind a brutal DV murder should spend more time behind bars, a state premier says, after the 31-year-old received a discounted sentence. AAP · Sep 16
JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach. AAP · Sep 16
Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia Australia's humanitarian funding to the Nepal-Tibet floods is a "drop in the ocean," climate groups have warned in an open letter to the prime minister. AAP · Sep 16
Special bond: Beale and O'Connor to take on Brumbies James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday. AAP · Sep 16
Wallaroos prop endorses rising star before Frrench Test Eva Karpani believes barnstorming prop Faliki Pohiva has a big future ahead of her in the Wallaroos fold. AAP · Sep 16
AAP · Sep 16 Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition.
AAP · Sep 16 Aussie plumbing products giant to be acquired for $3.9b Plumbing and heating solutions company Reliance Worldwide has agreed to be bought out by private equity giant Brookfield, giving its investors a windfall.
AAP · Sep 16 Former Warriors NRL star in surprise Reds rugby cameo Former Warriors NRL winger David Fusitua, after two impressive seasons in Brisbane club rugby, will make a surprise Queensland Reds pre-season cameo in Roma.
AAP · Sep 16 'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal A 40-year lottery licence deal propped up a state budget but an official probe has stopped short of suggesting a better price could have been fetched.
AAP · Sep 16 Bazzana hits two homers in Guardians' dramatic MLB win Australian young gun Travis Bazzana has starred again for the Cleveland Guardians, who have had a big win over the Chicago White Sox ahead of the MLB playoffs.
AAP · Sep 16 Motorcyclist's pothole death a 'preventable tragedy' Deteriorating roads full of potholes are the number one concern for regional drivers as pressure ramps up on a government to respond.
AAP · Sep 16 Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation.
AAP · Sep 16 'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill An Aboriginal land council says one state government is using their community as a political football, as a contentious land rights bill passes parliament.
AAP · Sep 16 Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy' The government is being criticised for claiming to stand with Pacific nations threatened by climate change without moving away from fossil-fuel exports.
AAP · Sep 16 'Arrogance': town faces uncertain future under new bill A remote township looks set to face an uncertain future after the introduction of a controversial bill which also curtails rights to object to mining proposals.
AAP · Sep 16 Mining rebound helps Australian shares creep higher Miners and energy stocks have helped the ASX claw back some recent losses, with commodity prices supported by a weaker greenback as US bond yields retreated.