Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize. AAP · May 7
Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay. AAP · May 7
MMA fighter 'never denied' fatal sparring assault A professional cage fighter gave a full-throated admission to police after accidentally killing his friend in a sparring match, his lawyer says. AAP · May 6
'Like an obligation': Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper. AAP · May 6
NSW's Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two. AAP · May 6
Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard. AAP · May 4
'Moved on': Demons coach on latest off-field drama Admitting nobody, including himself, had expected the latest change in Melbourne's leadership, coach Steven King is confident his club is on the right path. AAP · May 3
Best yet to come for new Swan after exorcising Demons Having flown under the radar when he moved from Gold Coast, Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has made a statement with a career-best performance against Melbourne. AAP · May 3
Coming up Rosas as Swans hold off Demons at SCG Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has pulled off a career-best performance in attack, propelling the Swans to victory over Melbourne at the SCG. AAP · May 3
'So loose': McKellar condemns Waratahs' breakdown work NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is lamenting his side's inability to get their hands on the ball after a costly Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Western Force. AAP · May 2
Manly's new dawn arrives with teenager to face Cleary Joey Walsh's long-awaited NRL starting debut for Manly will come against Nathan Cleary and Penrith, after Jamal Fogarty was ruled out with a groin injury. AAP · May 2
'Not good enough': Force dent Waratahs' finals hopes Two tries from a former teammate on a mission have led the Western Force to a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney. AAP · May 1
'No place in hell' for father over fatal crash cover-up The mother of two siblings killed in a horrific car crash has said the unlicensed driver's father failed as a parent after falsely reporting the SUV as stolen. AAP · May 1
Rebel's fiery defamation fight with co-star extended A high-profile court battle between A-lister Rebel Wilson and the star of her directorial debut has been prolonged at the last minute. AAP · May 1
AAP · Apr 30 Hamlet 'double portrait' wins Archibald packers' prize Sean Layh has pocketed a time-honoured art award, with the subject of his innovative prize-winning portrait both real and fictional.
AAP · Apr 30 Mystery, police flaws shroud teen's train track death A coroner will decide whether police racism was a factor in the investigation into the death of an Indigenous teen, whose body was found on rural train tracks.
AAP · Apr 30 Rebel styles herself as 'truth-teller' amid film feud Rebel Wilson claims she has been bullied and harassed for speaking up about an alleged sexual harassment complaint by the star of her directorial debut.
AAP · Apr 29 May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.
AAP · Apr 29 Dragons' thrashing won't rattle debutant Reed St George Illawarra halfback Kade Reed is keeping his head held high after the Dragons' big loss to the Sydney Roosters in his NRL debut.
AAP · Apr 29 Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall The attraction of playing for the PNG Chiefs alongside Jarome Luai will have major ripples in the transfer market, says Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
AAP · Apr 27 Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.
AAP · Apr 24 Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots Once a painstaking document hunt, DNA analysis is now helping some Aussie sleuths find soldiers high up their family tree, opening a Pandora's box of stories.
AAP · Apr 24 Bulls beat 'Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition With Socceroos coach Tony Popovic in the stands, World Cup hopeful Mitch Duke helped Macarthur FC demolish Wellington Phoenix in a dead-rubber match.
AAP · Apr 23 Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating.
AAP · Apr 23 Tigers continue to thrive but star's Origin hopes fade Wests Tigers registered their fifth win of the NRL season by beating Canberra 33-14, but the victory could come at a cost after Api Koroisau was sin-binned.