Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability. AAP · Mar 24
Easter bunny haul smaller and dearer, figures show 'Shrinkflation' has hit Easter treats hard, with some beloved chocolate products almost doubling in price despite the cost of its key ingredient nosediving. AAP · Mar 24
'Complete joke': teachers pencil in protracted pay war Tens of thousands of angry teachers have disrupted schools and shut down major city streets to demand better pay and conditions. AAP · Mar 23
Relief for rideshare drivers amid fare price increases A fuel relief program will give rideshare drivers some cash support, even as other rideshare giants start passing higher fares onto customers. AAP · Mar 23
Denise Scott thanks the comedy gods as festival returns A comedian locked in a stairwell, and Denise Scott channelling Rage Against The Machine ... it must mean the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back. AAP · Mar 23
Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May. AAP · Mar 22
A feast of Olympic proportions at World's Longest Lunch A leafy, inner-city park has played host to an Athenian feast, with hundreds of diners treated to a three-course meal stretched over half a kilometre of tables. AAP · Mar 20
Ex-husband of Miss Universe in court accused of fraud The 38-year-old ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers has fronted court on more than 100 fraud charges. AAP · Mar 20
'Battle is over': advocate's relief as abuser sentenced A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim happy to case is finally over. AAP · Mar 20
Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle. AAP · Mar 19
Spate of random stabbing attacks has residents on edge A 71-year-old has been approached by a stranger and stabbed as he took an early -morning walk, 24 hours after a woman was knifed at a suburban shopping centre. AAP · Mar 19
Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three. AAP · Mar 19
'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience. AAP · Mar 19
'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by' A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle. AAP · Mar 19
AAP · Mar 19 Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say As the crime rate continues to tick upwards in one state, police have warned major improvements will not be seen for some time.
AAP · Mar 18 Police, experts quizzed over brothel owner's killing Lawyers for a man accused of murdering a sex worker inside her brothel have questioned evidence about her cause of death, and police investigations, in court.
AAP · Mar 17 Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
AAP · Mar 16 Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement Taxpayers will be slugged $125 million to settle a class action brought by businesses impacted by one of the world's longest lockdowns.
AAP · Mar 15 Saints to keep working through how star handles tags Coach Ross Lyon said being tagged is just 'part of the business' after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's impact was again limited in St Kilda's loss to Melbourne.
AAP · Mar 15 Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
AAP · Mar 14 Out of the ashes, fire-hit towns join for art show After bushfires destroyed hundreds of homes, communities have come together for an exhibition of recycled art.
AAP · Mar 14 Collingwood coach left with plenty to ponder over bye Collingwood are 1-1 heading into the bye but coach Craig McRae will look into their midfield structure and forward line after a difficult loss to Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 14 Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies Adelaide have outclassed an undersized Collingwood by 14 points to claim their first MCG win over the Magpies since 2014, to the delight of coach Matthew Nicks.
AAP · Mar 14 Boland delivers again for Victoria but SA still in Hunt Scott Boland and Todd Murphy each took three wickets, but half-centuries by Henry Hunt and Ben Manenti pushed South Australia to 9-295.
AAP · Mar 14 State finally launches ticketless travel - with a catch Train passengers in one state will finally be able to pay fares with bank cards or iPhones, but the system will only be available to some commuters.