Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall. AAP · Oct 8
No bail in alleged fatal 'reverse-ram' of elderly man A woman charged with manslaughter has been denied bail after allegedly reversing her car into a 73-year-old man beside a regional highway. AAP · Oct 8
Trial against nurses accused of anti-Semitism delayed Just days out from the start of the trial of two nurses accused of being menacing and offensive, the high-profile hearing has been pushed back. AAP · Oct 8
'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them away with lollies at his temple has been jailed. AAP · Oct 8
Corruption charges linked to state's train service A state corruption watchdog has brought charges against two people for allegedly rigging contracts and deliberately understaffing for financial gain. AAP · Oct 8
Australian shares dive as bond market fears persist A rebound in metals prices has failed to dig Australian mining stocks out of trouble, amid worries about global bonds and a potential European debt crisis. AAP · Oct 8
'I owe the Greeks my life': Cup final a family affair Former Socceroo Alan Davidson's lifelong love for South Melbourne was born out of racist bullying, but his allegiance will be split in the Australia Cup final. AAP · Oct 8
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs. AAP · Oct 8
Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027. AAP · Oct 8
Cop's gunshot intent questioned with victim wound photo A jury will determine whether a gunshot wound to the head can prove former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon shot his ex-partner "execution-style". AAP · Oct 8
Greens launch campaign with public grocery pledge The Greens have taken a leaf out of the New York mayor's playbook as they launch a state election campaign promising bold ideas to tackle the cost of living. AAP · Oct 8
Officials wash hands of divisive Labor election grants Senior ministers are facing heat over the project selection process used to determine recipients in a $560 million grant scheme favouring Labor electorates. AAP · Oct 8
Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices The head of a major property listings website sees continued weakness in the residential market, with prices likely to continue to fall in the coming months. AAP · Oct 7
No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well. AAP · Oct 7
AAP · Oct 7 Rifle-wielding cops a sight to get used to: premier An armed police unit formed after the Bondi massacre will begin a phase of public training, as leaders count down to their "highly visible" deployment.
AAP · Oct 7 Labor has 'real concerns' over ATO credit card ban The government is accused of peddling a double standard as the tax office refuses to absorb credit card surcharges it can no longer pass on.
AAP · Oct 7 Hip-drop tackle added to rugby's global rule book World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.
AAP · Oct 7 Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training South Africa have granted themselves access to training on a pitch similar to the one expected for the first Test, with Australia not offered the same luxury.
AAP · Oct 7 'Not about me': Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.
AAP · Oct 7 CSIRO to partner with pharmaceutical giant for research A five-year partnership between CSIRO and Moderna has been unveiled to help develop research to biosecurity threats in Australia and the Pacific.
AAP · Oct 7 Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.
AAP · Oct 7 Climate change not the only blame for bushfire crisis Australia's bushfire crisis may be linked to British colonisation, with researchers finding increased risk goes beyond the influence of climate change alone.
AAP · Oct 7 Smaller banks baulk at regional branch plan Smaller banks have criticised a proposal to pool banking resources in multi-bank hubs rather than individual branches.
AAP · Oct 7 'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality Giving workers more flexibility over their hours will help employers retain skilled people and could lead to greater gender equality.
AAP · Oct 7 Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been refused bail after his lawyer detailed his denials to domestic violence allegations.