Hanson gets '10/10' for Indigenous apology from own MP One Nation MPs are mopping up after leader Pauline Hanson apologised for labelling Indigenous Australians as primitive. AAP · Sep 15
Multimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns' Artificial intelligence firms might be dominating headlines but a $30 million program aims to put renewable energy start-ups in the funding spotlight. AAP · Sep 15
Mortgage applications for first homebuyers drop sharply Mortgage applications were down 14 per cent in August, compared to August 2025, with applications by first-time homebuyers down 20.1 per cent. AAP · Sep 15
'Doing what we want': Labor stands by housing tax moves Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new home sales, the housing minister says. AAP · Sep 15
South Melbourne to face Victory in Australia Cup final A Bul Juach hat-trick has dragged South Melbourne to a 3-1 comeback win over Lions FC in the Australia Cup, setting up a final against Melbourne Victory. AAP · Sep 15
Zoo slams 'reckless' teens after alleged croc assault An incident where two teenagers allegedly broke into a crocodile enclosure and beat one with a metal pole could have ended in tragedy, an Australian zoo says. AAP · Sep 15
'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos Despite "horrific" Islamic State beheading clips allegedly being found on his phone, a man says police lack evidence that he supports terror groups. AAP · Sep 15
Two Australian fashion retailers go into administration An Australian fashion company, which operates two women's fashion labels, has gone into voluntary administration after almost 60 years in business. AAP · Sep 15
Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead Indonesian authorities have fronted the media two days after an Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a Bali bungalow. AAP · Sep 15
Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment The crossbench has launched a bid to rule out caps on veterans' health spending into the future, after outrage linked to the looming cost limit. AAP · Sep 15
Search for car thief after RAAF base break in, assault A man hunt is under way after a security vehicle was stolen from a defence force base and used in a number of crimes following an assault, police say. AAP · Sep 15
No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins. AAP · Sep 15
Sacking of Play School star over tweets 'appropriate' A well-known Australian actor turned Labor staffer has been sacked following controversial tweets made before he began working in politics. AAP · Sep 15
Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return The Warriors have unveiled their squad to take on Newcastle after a qualifying final defeat in which they lost two key players to injury. AAP · Sep 15
AAP · Sep 15 Murderer's gag order lifted after 'troubling' AI error Susan Neill-Fraser has spoken publicly for the first time in more than a decade after a court ruled a gag order based on inaccurate AI information was invalid.
AAP · Sep 15 Roosters make Walker call as half's absence laid bare James Tedesco says Daly Cherry-Evans took ownership of his off night against Penrith, as the Sydney Roosters aim to knock Cronulla out of the finals.
AAP · Sep 15 'I'm not corrupt': developer's furious tirade at probe A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer.
AAP · Sep 15 Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation.
AAP · Sep 15 Major transmission project paused after public outcry A Labor premier has slammed the brakes on a contentious transmission line project to take stock of its price tag.
AAP · Sep 15 How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been restricted to just seven senior games in 2026, and he'll need a lot to go his way to end the year with an AFL flag.
AAP · Sep 15 No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.
AAP · Sep 15 Big four bank boss weighs in on AI's deadly risks A major bank boss has acknowledged the disruption of AI after three of the sector's biggest voices raised concerns about its potential threat to humanity.
AAP · Sep 15 Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal In the aftermath of the war in the Middle East, coal from Australia seems a safer bet than gas from other sources, a major producer of the fossil fuel says.
AAP · Sep 15 Screams, gunshots heard before woman's alleged murder A witness rushed to her window after hearing screams in the night and saw two men chasing down a woman amid the sound of gunfire, a magistrate has heard.
AAP · Sep 15 Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.