Penrith's near-perfect injury record boosts Cleary bid Penrith have had a stunning 94 per cent record of player availability in finals matches since 2020, with Nathan Cleary now the latest trying to defy injury. AAP · Sep 17
The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag. AAP · Sep 17
Veterans salute Labor retreat on health payment limits A $5000 cap on allied health payments for veterans has been dumped after the parliament united against Labor over the controversial cost-saving measure. AAP · Sep 16
GWS captain finally makes big call on his future GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons. AAP · Sep 16
Soft landing botched: IMF backs more rate rises The Reserve Bank should "stand ready" to raise interest rates again, as the Middle East war and poor productivity growth make it harder to get inflation down. AAP · Sep 16
Teen accused burnt in botched execution clean-up Two teenagers will be held in custody facing murder charges in relation to the mistaken-identity killing of a young university student. AAP · Sep 16
Mother whale's heartbreaking moment with stillborn calf A heartbreaking interaction between a humpback whale mother and her stillborn calf suggests a deep and little understood maternal connection. AAP · Sep 16
Aussie wagyu producer raises the 'steaks' a third time An Aussie wagyu beef producer has won a global award for the third time in a row, in a show of confidence for the sector, which is the world's largest exporter. AAP · Sep 16
'Deserved it': coach spray turns Broncos' season around Brisbane coach Scott Prince's monumental halftime blow-up at the lowest season ebb has been credited by key figures for reigniting their premiership defence. AAP · Sep 16
Aussie GP loses season-launch honour, gains sprint race The Australian Grand Prix won't open the 2027 F1 season as it did this year -- but it will be bigger than ever as it stages its first sprint race. AAP · Sep 16
'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI MPs have called for a tenfold increase of funding for Australia's AI Safety Institute amid warnings of existential threats posed by the technology. AAP · Sep 16
Dolphins No.9 thrives after sliding doors Mahoney move When Canterbury signed Reed Mahoney for the 2023 season it opened the door for rake Jeremy Marshall-King to join the Dolphins and showcase his true class. AAP · Sep 16
Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre An institute has been established to help children recover from traumatic events after a massacre at Bondi Beach and a nearby mass stabbing the previous year. AAP · Sep 16
Postecoglou defends Ronaldo amid Saudi grilling Australia's top soccer coach Ange Postecoglou has jumped to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence after the worst defeat of the Portuguese great's Saudi spell. AAP · Sep 16
AAP · Sep 16 Crackdown starts on 'insidious' parent financial abuse The government will make sweeping changes to child support payment laws, which will make it harder for people to withhold them as a form of financial abuse.
AAP · Sep 16 Braveheart: Broncos rake played year with broken wrist Broncos rookie Cameron Bukowski has silky skills but he's also one tough footballer after having post-season surgery on a wrist he fractured early this season.
AAP · Sep 16 Businesses scramble for staff as migration cuts loom Hospitality employers say the government is cutting the sector off at the knees with a migration slowdown just as the peak holiday season approaches.
AAP · Sep 16 Backpackers and students lose out in migration overhaul Family visas for foreign students will be curbed and overstayers detained if they don't leave Australia as part of Labor's plan to cut migration numbers.
AAP · Sep 16 AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.
AAP · Sep 16 Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever Australia has broken into the top 10 gender-equal nations for the first time, but is slipping on some measures, a global report has found.
AAP · Sep 16 Shooting accused 'demanded stranger help' flee police A woman allegedly lured a cashed-up man to a hotel room and stood by as he was shot in the leg before a 1000-kilometre run from police, a judge has heard.
AAP · Sep 16 'No better time': Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.
AAP · Sep 16 Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions Australia should engage conditionally with the Taliban to ensure support for suffering Afghan citizens is prioritised while avoiding full legitimisation.
AAP · Sep 16 Landlord denies cold case murder of tenant over rent A landlord is on trial, accused of murdering a man who was last seen leaving his regional home more than two decades ago.
AAP · Sep 16 'Not about religion': Liberals told to condemn sect Leaders of the secretive Exclusive Brethren church will be compelled to speak at a federal inquiry, after it was reported they harassed MPs and voters.