'Cruel' family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit. AAP · Dec 14, 2025
'Fans in revolt': what's next after Tigers' rally rage The local mayor has created a new fan group tasked with overhauling Wests Tigers' board as the state government vowed not to intervene in the escalating stoush. AAP · Dec 13, 2025
Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires. AAP · Dec 13, 2025
Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts Modern houses are being built to better withstand fires, but an urban planner warns missteps are still being made in street and city design. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Auckland see off Mariners to reclaim top spot in ALM Auckland will start an extended run of away games on a winning note and atop the A-League Men table after cruising to a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Defiant Diles believes Victory on verge of ALM revival Two blockbusters against fierce rivals are the perfect opportunity for battling Melbourne Victory to stand and deliver, says under-pressure coach Arthur Diles. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
'That's if I open': Warner looking at BBL batting shift As he offers support for young teammate Sam Konstas, Sydney Thunder captain David Warner has revealed he might not open at times in the BBL. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed A former Marist brother who molested a teen pupil in a school office 40 years ago has been told not to mention anything about his crimes if asked in prison. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
'Lifelong sentence' for masseur's sex assault victim A traumatised woman has been unable to go to the dentist or get a haircut for two years after she was sexually assaulted during a massage session. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Aussie star James swamped by Japanese snowboard threats Australia's Scotty James must beat seven Japanese snowboarders to win the halfpipe World Cup in China while Melbourne ski teen Indra Brown has stunned on debut. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Sydney Sixers' teen star sidelined with back injury Sydney Sixers' 16-year-old star Caoimhe Bray will miss several months of cricket, after scans showed a re-emergence of a stress fracture in her back. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
Mother confronts son's killer after decades of pain The mother of a teenager killed almost three decades ago by a Molotov cocktail has spoken of the guilt and pain she has been forced to endure. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series. AAP · Dec 10, 2025
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics Icy conditions in Finland proved tough going for some of Australia's Winter Olympic medal prospects, including defending moguls champion Jakara Anthony.
AAP · Dec 7, 2025 Firefighter dead as hot and dry weather spells danger A veteran firefighter has been killed protecting homes as hot weather combined with moderate winds threatens to bring another day of elevated fire dangers.
AAP · Dec 6, 2025 Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".
AAP · Dec 6, 2025 Sydney survive early ALM scare to sink Mariners Goals from Victor Campuzano and Al Hassan Toure have given Sydney FC a 2-1 A-League Men win over the Mariners on the Central Coast.
AAP · Dec 5, 2025 Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.
AAP · Dec 4, 2025 Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.
AAP · Dec 4, 2025 Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic A Christian charity executive was shocked her book Daddy's Little Toy about an adult role-playing as a toddler was seen as pedophilic, a court has been told.
AAP · Dec 3, 2025 Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.
AAP · Dec 1, 2025 Silent service: defence gags sexual assault survivors Women who were sexually abused and harassed in the military have been gagged from talking about their experience due to restrictive non-disclosure agreements.