'Disjointed': WNBA causing Aussie scheduling headaches One of the WNBL's star players has labelled an overlap between the WNBA and Australia's domestic season "hard" ahead of the league's tip-off on Thursday. AAP · Oct 12
Effort to keep young girl from mum's cult 'stonewalled' Before a young girl died, medical experts warned she faced "extreme risk" if returned to a mother whose religious beliefs forbade insulin, a coroner has heard. AAP · Oct 12
Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast. AAP · Oct 12
Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties Australia has struck bilateral deals with Pacific partners under Anthony Albanese, including the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu. AAP · Oct 12
Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle Greens leader David Shoebridge is looking to pick a fight with the government over legislation he sees as imperfect, even if he broadly supports the intent. AAP · Oct 12
Hot 49ers exact revenge on reigning Super Bowl champs San Francisco and Minnesota improved to impressive 5-0 NFL season starts, while Jacksonville snatched victory in a London thriller. AAP · Oct 12
Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally Investor confidence is creeping back into local equities despite a slew of market headwinds which have kept the local bourse range-bound for a month. AAP · Oct 12
Lobbying regulator to crack down on 'revolving door' In a bid to curb corruption and restore public trust, a state electoral commission is being given extra investigative powers and tightened lobbying oversight. AAP · Oct 12
Aussie marathon record obliterated in Chicago Izzi Batt-Doyle has smashed the national marathon record with her sixth-placed finish in Chicago, dominating in such fashion that she celebrated the last 150m. AAP · Oct 12
One Nation slams push to force campaign policy costing Voters could get a look at what One Nation's policies will cost before an election, but the populist party rejects the bid forcing them to pop open the hood. AAP · Oct 12
Greens push to censor US execution livestream A Greens senator has written to the eSafety commissioner to request the livestreaming of a firing squad execution in the US not be accessible in Australia. AAP · Oct 12
'Close to my heart': Nan put the Fiji fire inside Kurt Fiji firebrand Kurt Donoghoe will be playing for his late grandmother when he brings his explosive talents to the table in the World Cup. AAP · Oct 12
Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge Newcastle have extended the contract of coach Justin Holbrook following the club's return to the NRL grand final. AAP · Oct 12
Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again A city is reeling from another night of arson attacks, with warnings firebombings will continue unless authorities move beyond reactive measures. AAP · Oct 11
AAP · Oct 11 Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals.
AAP · Oct 11 'Concerning' surge in cannabis hospital admissions Cannabis-related hospitalisations, including psychotic disorders, have surged in one state, with a particular spike among women and girls.
AAP · Oct 11 'Loud and clear': tax surcharge about-face defended The government has defended its position on changes to card surcharge payments, but the coalition says it's clear its counterparts don't understand business.
AAP · Oct 11 Taylor-made victory puts paid to Aussie challenge American Vaughn Taylor clinched his first PGA Tour Champions title in a playoff, with three Australians right in the mix in a thrilling finish in Florida.
AAP · Oct 11 Bloody jumper swap after father's 'senseless' stabbing Two teenage boys have been refused bail over a 'senseless' fatal stabbing after a judge heard one handed his clothes to conceal the other's bloody jumper.
AAP · Oct 11 Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks the direction of his former party under leader Angus Taylor.
AAP · Oct 11 Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban.
AAP · Oct 11 Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre A teenage boy will face a children's court after allegedly hitting a woman with a stolen car during an erratic driving incident near a major city marathon.
AAP · Oct 11 Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.
AAP · Oct 11 'A calling': women's work strengthens rural Australia A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.
AAP · Oct 11 Containing Australia could be name of game for Proteas South Africa have conceded their best hope may be trying to contain Australia in Durban, with the tourists the side with the best hope of a 1-0 series lead.