'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts. AAP · Mar 2
Protest group banned from Mardi Gras over online posts Social media posts labelling a Jewish group "pro-genocide" have resulted in a long-established protest group's float being banned from the Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Feb 28
Roars, rainbows and revellers take over Harbour city Thousands of onlookers lined the streets to cheer, whistle and show their love for the marchers and 170 floats in the 48th Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Feb 27
Former MP takes stand to defend child sex charges A former politician accused of sexually abusing a young teen has denied telling the boy on a gay dating app he was only 17 despite being 27 at the time. AAP · Feb 27
Bondi attack anti-protest laws 'limited and necessary' A government is defending anti-protest laws swiftly implemented after the Bondi Beach massacre which have been slammed as unconstitutional in court. AAP · Feb 26
'I didn't understand': Aussie's gold medal hits home Australia's Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods has arrived on home soil to a raucous reception at Sydney Airport. AAP · Feb 25
Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts The head of Optus has accepted a "culture of carelessness" was entrenched at the telco, leading to a series of failures which have been linked to two deaths. AAP · Feb 25
'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told. AAP · Feb 23
'Not ready': teen's struggle with ex-MP's alleged abuse A man who claims to have been sexually abused as a teen by an ex-MP has said the event was hard to process for his young mind. AAP · Feb 23
Regional Qantas base closure a 'significant issue' The closure of a regional Qantas base will have flow-on effects for tourism and the economy, according to one of the airline's former executives. AAP · Feb 23
Bush searched as fears grow for kidnapped grandfather The mistaken abduction of a grandfather for 10 days has baffled investigators as they scour dense bushland for clues to track him down. AAP · Feb 23
Hynes comes out swinging against Sharks halves critics Nicho Hynes has heard claims that he and Braydon Trindall are the NRL's most under-pressure halves pairing, and he wants it known he couldn't disagree more. AAP · Feb 22
Aussies tapping more credit as arrears value swells Mortgage and credit card applications are surging and so are their associated debts, which could be bad news for borrowers as the RBA eyes further rate rises. AAP · Feb 22
'Simple' tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure Australia's surging illegal tobacco trade has sparked calls for changes to the cigarette excise but a leading bureaucrat says it's not the solution. AAP · Feb 20
AAP · Feb 20 Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial A man allegedly sexually assaulted by a former state MP in a car park bathroom has sobbed in court after seeing photos of the crime scene.
AAP · Feb 19 Overseas puppeteers sought after NRL star's shooting An NRL premiership-winner remains in a serious condition, as police hunt for the people who ordered his shooting and whoever pulled the trigger.
AAP · Feb 19 No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".
AAP · Feb 19 Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was asked for advice about Australian defence and security by a businessman "groomed" by Chinese spies, a jury has heard.
AAP · Feb 19 Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its interim bottom-line net profit after the number of Australians taking out policies increased.
AAP · Feb 18 Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal Once rated the A-League's best player, Ulises Davila has dodged a jail sentence for co-ordinating a shady betting scheme with a mysterious overseas figure.
AAP · Feb 17 No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.
AAP · Feb 16 'Makes me emotional': ex-Rooster on avoiding more jail A former Sydney Roosters captain is cautioning young NRL stars against going down the wrong path after avoiding a second jail term for drug offences.
AAP · Feb 14 Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.
AAP · Feb 13 At Tropfest's welcome return, this film is the hottest Tropfest is back, providing a pipeline for emerging filmmakers, with Wuthering Heights star Margot Robbie serving as jury president.
AAP · Feb 13 Valentine's spending slows but love remains priceless Australians may be paring back their spending this Valentine's Day but couples who have celebrated 70 years of marriage share their free relationship advice.