Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale. AAP · Feb 25
Accused allegedly confessed guilt after stabbing murder A man accused of stabbing a man to death and seriously injuring another has claimed he was acting in self-defence, a Supreme Court jury has been told. AAP · Feb 25
Toddler inspiring Ciabattoni's quest for WNBL glory Alex Ciabattoni says a three-year-old has inspired her to reach new highs while Miela Sowah wants to end her old side's quest for a first WNBL ring since 1992. AAP · Feb 25
'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail Construction on a long-awaited airport rail superhub is set to begin after a federal and state funding boost, putting high-speed rail now firmly on the agenda. AAP · Feb 25
'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls. AAP · Feb 23
Magpies, Cats back big guns' fitness for opening round Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness. AAP · Feb 23
Rocci braces for 'war' in win-and-in semi-final clash Opal Maddy Rocci believes Southside Melbourne can upset Townsville to make the WNBL grand final, while Alicia Froling discusses how she found a new gear. AAP · Feb 20
Family court's 50 year legacy of reform and resilience Fifty years on, the Family Court's legacy spans landmark rulings, social change and tragedy, while supporting millions of families through their darkest times. AAP · Feb 20
'Doesn't faze me': Pies star happy to be among best Collingwood star Nick Daicos wants to spend more time playing out of the goal square, but says he's no Dustin Martin. AAP · Feb 19
Telstra gets mobile to send shares to a nine-year high Telecommunications giant Telstra has beaten expectations with a bumper first-half net profit, driven by strong earnings growth from its mobile division. AAP · Feb 18
Melbourne City ready to handle fixture pinch in derby Melbourne City are confident they can handle a tight turnaround between their Asian Champions League match and their derby clash with Victory. AAP · Feb 18
City draw in ACL Elite to seal last-16 Thai match-up Melbourne City have finished the Asian Champions League Elite group stage with a 0-0 draw with Gangwon FC and will face Buriram United in the round of 16. AAP · Feb 18
Climate 'coming for our coffee' without farm adaptation The world's "bean belt" is under pressure from extreme heat, drought and pests that are threatening to keep pushing coffee prices higher. AAP · Feb 18
Scandal deepens as premier denies 'hoax' CFMEU referral A former corruption watchdog boss has called out a state premier after his old agency rejected her formal request to probe CFMEU misconduct. AAP · Feb 17
AAP · Feb 16 City tipped to be 'buzzing' as festival crowns monarchs A family-friendly city festival has named its ambassadors for 2026 as organisers prepare for large crowds, spurred on by major sports events.
AAP · Feb 15 Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong Annabel Sutherland has won her second consecutive Belinda Clark Medal, joining the likes of Meg Lanning in accomplishing the feat before age 25.
AAP · Feb 14 Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear Australia's biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.
AAP · Feb 14 Phoenix shooters light up in big win over JackJumpers South East Melbourne had seven scorers in double figures and were on fire from three-point range in a powerful offensive performance against Tasmania.
AAP · Feb 13 Baby steps: elephant trio to boost zoo's majestic herd Families are set to be treated to three big surprises at Werribee Zoo but will need to wait a while for the anticipated arrivals.
AAP · Feb 12 Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.
AAP · Feb 12 No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.
AAP · Feb 11 'Game of Monopoly': wiggle room on high-rise maps Plans to build apartment complexes with up to 20 floors have been compared to a simplistic board game as housing advocates hail the "promising vision".
AAP · Feb 10 Biotech giant's shares dive after CEO's shock departure Shares in Australia's largest biopharmaceutical company have hit an eight-year low after the sudden retirement of its chief executive.
AAP · Feb 10 Kids' ideas spark inspiration for bestselling author The author who's just been named Australia's next Children's Laureate has revealed how his millions of young readers spark ideas for every book he releases.
AAP · Feb 10 'Didn't have the skills': biotech boss retires abruptly A desire for new leadership has been cited as a reason for the sudden retirement of the head of an $89 billion biopharmaceutical company.