'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell. AAP · 39m ago
'Bike boy' admits to carjacking with young kids in back A carjacker suing former premier Daniel Andrews has admitted to his crimes but won't be allowed out of custody to address his drug addiction. AAP · 1h ago
Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point. AAP · 7h ago
Greens float state-owned supermarkets for cheaper food The Greens have backed an idea for the federal government to buy up 200 Coles and Woolies stores in a move ripped straight out of a US mayor's playbook. AAP · 9h ago
Cats won't overpay for top trade target Geelong are again chasing St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall but are adamant they won't overpay for him. AAP · Oct 5
Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war Hawthorn and Essendon have avoided a second trade war over Zach Merrett, with a deal clinched on the opening day of the AFL trade period. AAP · Oct 5
Hospital overcrowding fix pitched under $100m pledge A dedicated space for soon-to-be discharged patients has been flagged in a state opposition pitch to crack down on hospital overcrowding. AAP · Oct 5
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums. AAP · Oct 4
Curtain to lift on grand theatre's new lease of life While all the renovations to a decades-old theatre in a major city may not be apparent to audiences, they are set to transform the experience for theatre-goers. AAP · Oct 2
'Relieved' city mayor cleared of punching protester An inner-city mayor has walked from court acquitted of unlawful assault after a protester accused him of punching her in the face. AAP · Oct 2
Soggy weekend expected with driving rain across states Multiple states are bracing for prolonged rainfall across the weekend as a brutal low-pressure system loiters, bringing widespread storms and heavy rain. AAP · Oct 2
Doctors strike as dispute over pay, conditions drags on Thousands of doctors from a state's public hospitals have walked off the job, but a "meaningful" offer could soon be presented after more than a year of talks. AAP · Oct 1
AGL Energy envisages huge opportunity in data centres Australia's biggest energy generator is excited about the opportunity posed by data centres, including the possibility of hosting some of them. AAP · Oct 1
Warnings international forum all at sea on security One of the world's most important organisations lacks the chops to deal with security threats in a region full of potential flashpoints, a report has found. AAP · Sep 30
AAP · Sep 30 AFL veteran's move from Lions to Magpies confirmed After stating his time at Brisbane was over, the Lions and Collingwood have confirmed Lachie Neale will head to the Magpies as a free agent.
AAP · Sep 29 Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury Fremantle have had one bit of good news as the post-mortem continues on their devastating, last-gasp grand final loss to Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 29 Driver admits killing pedestrian at comic event A driver has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after ploughing into a group of pedestrians at a major comic and gaming expo.
AAP · Sep 28 Psychologists want in on early intervention program Children and families could miss out on vital early support if the new Thriving Kids program doesn't use the expertise of Australian psychologists.
AAP · Sep 28 'None of my business': Fagan won't crown AFL successor Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor.
AAP · Sep 27 Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms Shoppers may benefit from cash discounts, but retailers will still have to pay the price on merchant fees when a card surcharge ban comes into effect.
AAP · Sep 27 Freo surge into AFLW top eight Fremantle have moved into the AFLW top eight with a club-lifting away win over Adelaide and Collingwood have beaten GWS to score their first win of the season.
AAP · Sep 27 'Fight to win': Dunkley a four-time premiership hero Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why.
AAP · Sep 27 Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.
AAP · Sep 26 Lion for life eyes AFL immortality in four-peat quest Three-time AFL premiership player Zac Bailey is quietly confident Brisbane can go back to the well as the Lions pursue a historic four-peat in 2027.
AAP · Sep 26 New Docker dad puts grand-final pain into perspective New father Sam Switkowski shared his pride and gratitude after playing his last game for Fremantle in their heartbreaking AFL grand final defeat.