Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls' charge in Shield clash Jack Clayton missed out on a ton as Queensland withstood a shaky start and three rain delays to post 6-258 on day one of their Shield clash with WA. AAP · Oct 8
South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia. AAP · Oct 8
Taipans hold their nerve to beat Brisbane in NBL Jaylon Brown laid the foundation and Jack McVeigh provided the finishing touches as the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets by six points. AAP · Oct 8
Aussie golfer looking to cook up some sweet revenge Australian golfer Min Woo Lee is only four shots off the pace after the opening round of the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, where a familiar foe leads the way. AAP · Oct 8
Carpenter nails major award to cap off stellar season Ellie Carpenter has capped off an outstanding year for the Matildas and English side Chelsea by winning a major peer-voted award. AAP · Oct 8
Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China Playing his first ATP 1000 event in seven years, Australia's Bernard Tomic has been brought crashing back down to earth at the Shanghai Masters. AAP · Oct 8
Matildas coach backs Fowler's absence from friendlies Matildas coach Joe Montemurro supports Mary Fowler missing upcoming friendlies, and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold understands it too. AAP · Oct 8
Aussie rights activist held in notorious Vietnam jail The wife of an Australian human rights activist detained in Vietnam fears for his safety as the communist government continues a crackdown on dissidents. AAP · Oct 8
All action as Jackson finally makes his Shield debut NSW paceman Bryce Jackson has celebrated his Sheffield Shield debut with three wickets as Tasmania blew a solid start in their season opener. AAP · Oct 8
Two more charged with murder over house party bashing A total of 11 people have been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man who suffered "significant head injuries" after a party erupted in violence. AAP · Oct 8
High Court baulks at ex-Labor chief's defamation appeal The High Court has thrown out a defamation appeal bid by controversial MP Mark Latham against fellow lawmaker Alex Greenwich, ending a years-long legal battle. AAP · Oct 8
Roar start ALM missing 'important piece of the puzzle' A day on from Brisbane's coach announcing he doesn't want to dwell on last season's poor season riddled with injury, his defender and son has been sidelined. AAP · Oct 8
'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. AAP · Oct 8
'Bulletproof': laws set to protect coal after ruling A premier has vowed to take further action to tighten state laws to protect fossil fuels, while experts debate the reach of a landmark High Court decision. AAP · Oct 8
AAP · Oct 8 'Insanity': cuts at Australia's second-oldest museum Planned job losses, including scientific and curator roles, at one of the nation's oldest museums are an example of the arts "not being taken seriously".
AAP · Oct 8 Woman charged after boys 'exposed to noxious substance' A woman has been accused of exposing two boys to a noxious substance and been charged with two counts of attempted murder after being released from hospital.
AAP · Oct 8 Cryptic campaign points to Powderfinger reunion Mysterious billboards and social media postings from Australian music legends Powderfinger all point to one thing, one of the band's oldest associates says.
AAP · Oct 8 AI factory firm's $7b IPO looks doubtful The $7 billion ASX float of Bitcoin miner turned AI data centre operator Firmus is struggling to get off the ground amid concerns about its lofty valuation.
AAP · Oct 8 Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack A 13 year-old boy has been left with life-threatening burns following a series of suspected arson attacks.
AAP · Oct 8 Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief Best-of-five men's tennis is here to stay at the Australian Open, says new boss Andrew Abdo.
AAP · Oct 8 Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected An inquiry into the improper use of force by police against protesters decrying Israeli president Isaac Herzog will be live-streamed despite pushback.
AAP · Oct 8 Fresh twist in LIV saga as Aussies make legal request LIV Golf's hopes of successfully relaunching have been dealt a blow with ex-world No.1 John Rahm opting to leave as others sought release from old contracts.
AAP · Oct 8 Group assault charges related to grocer's death dropped A 12-year-old boy has been has been exonerated over his alleged involvement in an assault which left a Melbourne grocer dead.
AAP · Oct 8 One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms One of the nation's leading public law academics has suggested electoral reforms were delayed to give major parties more time to harvest big donations.
AAP · Oct 8 SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion Two months after being dropped from the Test team, South Australian opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of their Sheffield Shield game with concussion.