Nine cops called in to take down 'hostile' NRL legend Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody. AAP · Mar 23
Ex-NRL star has 'come to Jesus' moment while in custody Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott and his mother have both been charged following a violent incident outside the Sydney Cricket Ground. AAP · Mar 18
'Bait and bash' laws welcomed but more action wanted Perpetrators of violence towards the queer community are being put on notice with laws on the books to punish offenders who boast about their crimes online. AAP · Mar 16
AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community. AAP · Mar 16
How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia. AAP · Mar 13
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months. AAP · Mar 13
Challenges ahead for popular premier as poll approaches Navigating minority government has barely troubled Chris Minns but he faces fresh problems as voters turn towards One Nation and the coalition rebuilds. AAP · Mar 13
Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges An accused kidnapper and his alleged victim are both behind bars as the fallout from a tobacconist snatching extends to multiple courtrooms. AAP · Mar 11
Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect. AAP · Mar 11
Top law officer rejects expert advice on radicalisation Advice that heavy-handed policing under laws that historically targeted minorities could lead to radicalisation has been dismissed by an attorney-general. AAP · Mar 11
Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion. AAP · Mar 11
Four teachers charged with assaulting young students Three primary school boys at the same school are the alleged victims of multiple assaults by their teachers over two years. AAP · Mar 10
Tech giants present local face to snare state contracts A bid to tip more public funding into local businesses has driven several multinational giants to represent themselves as Australian. AAP · Mar 9
Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded Not enough focus has been placed on community safety in expert advice about controversial laws that followed the Bondi terror attack, a premier says. AAP · Mar 9
AAP · Mar 9 Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.
AAP · Mar 7 Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home Efforts to assist Australians to return from the Middle East conflict are being stepped up by the federal government, with buses to cities with open airspace.
AAP · Mar 6 Shop staff abusers to face bans for repeat offending A proposal to ban abusive customers from re-entering shops to cut retail crime has been welcomed by unions and businesses.
AAP · Mar 5 Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction Australia is at a critical juncture on gender equality, with many believing efforts have gone far enough while analysis shows there's still work to be done.
AAP · Mar 5 Drivers set for cannabis exemption if not impaired A state government is actively working on legislation that would let drivers get behind the wheel with cannabis in their system if they are not impaired.
AAP · Mar 5 Teacher admits having sex with teenage student More than 18 months after her arrest, a female teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two male students.
AAP · Mar 4 Access to justice in focus on International Women's Day Balancing the scales of justice for all women and girls will require recalibrating a system historically made by men and for men, experts say.
AAP · Mar 4 'Better equipped': Swans coach eyes finals return Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions.
AAP · Mar 3 Teen 'lied' before bathroom hook-up with ex-Liberal MP A former Liberal politician only had sex with a teen in a car park toilet after the boy lied about his age to sign up to an adult site, a jury has heard.
AAP · Mar 2 'I won't be here': premier flags surprise exit plan The premier of the most populous state has shown signs of political wear and tear three years into his first term, saying he could hang it all up by 2031.
AAP · Mar 2 'Nothing that I saw': ex-MP denies underage hook-up A former state politician believed an alleged underage victim was 17 after seeing him by street light and in a car park bathroom, a court has heard.