'Fear for their lives': women in Swans probe in hiding A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'. AAP · Aug 21
'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action. AAP · Aug 20
Accuser says Jones 'a lot nicer' after alleged groping A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him. AAP · Aug 20
Kiwi influx continues as Super Netball winner retires Another New Zealand Silver Fern has joined Super Netball ahead of the 2027 season, while a two-time premiership-winning captain has hung up her outfit. AAP · Aug 20
'No sugar hit': Tahs want sustained success from Cheika While only signed for 2027 with an option for a second year, the NSW Waratahs hope Michael Cheika will prove a long-term coach at the under-achieving club. AAP · Aug 19
'Dog': Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser Prominent broadcaster Ray Hadley hit out at a colleague in foul-mouthed text messages referencing allegations of indecent assault against Alan Jones. AAP · Aug 19
Swans AFLW players brace for 'difficult' double-header Sydney captain Callum Mills has spoken to the club's AFLW group to apologise to them in the wake of the scandal to rock the men's team. AAP · Aug 19
Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans Sydney's chief executive says if drugs were involved in the hotel incident involving five now-banned players it is potentially part of the police investigation. AAP · Aug 19
AFL stand-down policy plea as heat on Swans intensifies A senior politician has linked a public statement delivered by a Sydney Swans executive to toxic attitudes that fuel gender-based violence. AAP · Aug 19
Alan Jones held 'extraordinary power', accuser says A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions. AAP · Aug 18
Swans culture 'fractured' after alleged hotel incident Legendary former Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge believes the Sydney sexual assault allegations would have "fractured" the Swans' playing group ahead of finals. AAP · Aug 18
Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host. AAP · Aug 17
Report failed to spot alleged killer's violent history Reports assessing serial abusers' risk of reoffending do not routinely include expired protection orders taken out against them, an inquest has been told. AAP · Aug 17
Push on to shake up 'best before' and 'use-by' dates Confusing date labels are leading Australians to bin way too much edible food, as advocates push reform and families seek smarter ways to cut waste. AAP · Aug 15
AAP · Aug 15 Mailman becomes Logies' first Indigenous Hall of Famer Prominent actor Deborah Mailman is to be named the Logie Awards' first Indigenous Hall of Fame recipient.
AAP · Aug 14 Radio king allegedly wooed teen with gifts, celebrities The loved ones of an athlete allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones have detailed how the longtime shock jock showered him with luxuries.
AAP · Aug 14 Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.
AAP · Aug 13 Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose' The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
AAP · Aug 13 Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl A cult leader dubbed "Little Pebble" who wanted to repopulate the world with 12 wives has been cleared of grooming a young girl from the age of six.
AAP · Aug 12 AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment Using artificial intelligence detection software in universities could risk undermining, rather than protecting, academic integrity.
AAP · Aug 12 Alan Jones sex abuse trial stymied by last-minute delay Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's fight against indecent assault and sexual touching charges has been delayed after it hit an unexpected snag.
AAP · Aug 11 Jones accuser had 'seen a ghost' after alleged groping An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault.
AAP · Aug 10 Vietnam leader vows energy, defence-tie boost in visit Anthony Albanese has met with the Vietnamese president as the two nations committed to deepening economic and defence ties in the face of global uncertainty.
AAP · Aug 9 Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators ASIC investigations has led to a surge in bans or licence cancellations for businesses and financial managers in the past financial year.
AAP · Aug 7 Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.