Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true". AAP · Aug 6
Scholarship win for Indigenous university students Pursuing higher education is costly but one university wants to change that by assisting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students. AAP · Aug 6
This Queanbeyan author just bagged Australia's most prestigious literary award Miles-Franklin winning author Omar Musa 'blown away' by win. The Canberra Times · Aug 6
Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize Author and hip-hop artist Omar Musa moved to Borneo to write his second novel Fierceland, which has taken out Australia's premier literary award. AAP · Aug 5
NRL club claims player contributed to training death A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says. AAP · Aug 5
'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back A report recommending hate speech reforms that sat with a state government for months has been snubbed, with sexual minorities arguing it's an insult. AAP · Aug 4
'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog. AAP · Aug 4
Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt. AAP · Aug 3
Widespread toll road changes both give and take away Motorists in the world's most tolled city will see modest discounts across a series of motorways, but a new fee will be added to one major road out of the CBD. AAP · Aug 3
Waratahs blast headspace bogies ahead of super final Australia's most dominant women's rugby franchise won't allow itself to be tackled by self-doubt as it stares down a final of finals against an old foe. AAP · Jul 31
Powerful, uplifting Jewish artwork wins people's choice After three months on display, gallery-goers have voted for a people's choice award to go to a hyper-realistic portrait of a proud Jewish advocate. AAP · Jul 30
'Done my bit': Alan Joyce grounded in life after Qantas The former Qantas boss has no plans to return to corporate leadership after his years at the Flying Kangaroo, as he delivered his message to stood-down workers. AAP · Jul 30
Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations Factional infighting within the Liberal Party has been compared to epic war film Braveheart by a conservative Christian faction member at a corruption hearing. AAP · Jul 30
Councils ordered to plan for housing 30 years away 'Cynical' local councils are being taken to task as one state demands a long-term feasible plan for housing development in its capital city. AAP · Jul 29
AAP · Jul 28 Dishonesty claim in second act of Rebel's libel saga Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson is being dragged back to court over four Instagram posts, as an actor appeals the dismissal of her defamation lawsuit.
AAP · Jul 25 One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support.
AAP · Jul 24 Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches Rebel Wilson emerged victorious but hardly unscathed from a fiercely fought defamation battle over Instagram posts about the star of her directorial debut.
AAP · Jul 24 Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.
AAP · Jul 23 'Fight for every inch': Kiss's new Wallabies approach Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss has revealed the playing style he wants his side to employ during the dawning of an exciting new era for Australian rugby.
AAP · Jul 22 Major stadium renamed after buy now, pay later giant A former Olympic indoor stadium has been rebranded as Afterpay Arena, with the buy now, pay later platform making its mark on the 21,000 seat venue.
AAP · Jul 22 Waratahs walking the talk ahead of Super W decider Desiree Miller says a player-led meeting helped halt the NSW Waratahs' slide and position them for an record-extending seventh Super W title.
AAP · Jul 21 'Truth teller' Rebel scores win in feud with co-star Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has emerged victorious from a hotly contested defamation battle with her co-star after insisting she was telling the truth.
AAP · Jul 20 Man found guilty of killing toddler while partner slept Within months of dating a young mum, a man described her toddler as "out of control" and needing to be sorted out. Jurors have now found him guilty of murder.
AAP · Jul 20 Voters depart major parties months out from state poll One state premier says he will fight to win re-election amid a surge in voter preference for One Nation at a scale not seen before.
AAP · Jul 18 Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.