Mother vouches for 'kind' gunman behind gangland hit A murderer's mother has taken the unusual step of reading her character reference in court while under oath as the victim's family watched on. AAP · Jun 12
'I cannot escape': mother's anguish at abusive carer A mother remains racked with guilt years after learning her child was abused by a childcare worker in an out-of-school care centre. AAP · Jun 12
'I'm different': Port coach on chase for Butters Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is taking notice of a bunch of rivals talking about luring the Power's star midfielder Zak Butters. AAP · Jun 12
Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative. AAP · Jun 11
Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy. AAP · Jun 10
Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral. AAP · Jun 9
Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared. AAP · Jun 9
'All in': defiant premier toughs out leadership talk Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions. AAP · Jun 8
'Loud and clear': Daniher looms large over Big Freeze Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Neale Daniher's example will be prominent as he prepares his team for their massive King's Birthday match against Melbourne. AAP · Jun 7
Ponga in the wars ahead of second State of Origin Kalyn Ponga has hurt his neck during Newcastle's tight loss to Melbourne but the injury isn't expected to keep the Queensland fullback out of State of Origin. AAP · Jun 5
Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle. AAP · Jun 5
Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released. AAP · Jun 4
Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions. AAP · Jun 4
'Powerful': Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash. AAP · Jun 3
AAP · Jun 3 Ex-union boss accused of abuse faced threats: lawyer A former union boss has faced court for the first time since being accused of sending threatening and menacing emails to an administrator.
AAP · Jun 3 'Get a hobby': vandal learns fate after shop graffiti A vandal has learned his punishment after causing thousands of dollars in damage when he graffitied a shop window, with a magistrate slamming his actions.
AAP · Jun 3 Perth Glory re-sign star import for two more years Perth Glory's finals hopes went up in smoke when Tom Lawrence injured his foot, but the Welsh international will be back after signing a contract extension.
AAP · Jun 2 MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease.
AAP · Jun 2 Storm speedster eyeing Samoa return for World Cup Sua Faalogo is on course for a recall to the Samoa side for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the Storm star saying he's now ready for Test football.
AAP · Jun 2 Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.
AAP · Jun 1 Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
AAP · Jun 1 'A good life lesson': Smith reflects on e-bike crash Billy Smith felt slightly embarrassed after an e-bike crash side-swiped his NRL season. Now the Sydney Roosters centre wants to make up for lost time.
AAP · Jun 1 Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches The Star casino has been hit with another round of massive fines for regulatory breaches, including allowing players to gamble well beyond legal time limits.
AAP · May 30 Hope fades for national gun law reforms after Bondi Most states have turned their back on nationally consistent gun law reforms spearheaded by the federal government in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre.
AAP · May 30 Storm speedster steers Melbourne to crucial NRL win Exciting fullback Sua Faalogo has helped Melbourne to an important 18-4 victory over the Sydney Roosters, who struggled in the wake of Origin.