PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young. AAP · Sep 2
How North football boss handled tough call to sack mate North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says it was "tremendously stressful and hard" to make the call to fire coach and close friend Alastair Clarkson. AAP · Sep 2
Tennis weather gods not smiling on Demon in New York The postponement of Alex de Minaur's first-round US Open match has thrown Australia's big title hope into an alarming scheduling backlog at Flushing Meadows. AAP · Sep 2
Bates to join AFLW-100 club as Hawks come home Hawthorn will celebrate two milestones in Sunday's AFLW match against Adelaide at their new HQ as captain Emily Bates joins a select club. AAP · Sep 1
Duelling train plans as One Nation hosts pre-poll lunch The Victorian coalition has promised a short-term suburban train solution for commuters in Melbourne's booming west, with Labor rubbishing it as a "side quest". AAP · Sep 1
Ginnivan likely to play as Wharfie Time awaits Hawks Playing in Perth holds no fears for Hawthorn, who will start underdogs in Thursday's qualifying final against Fremantle and their Wharfie Time. AAP · Sep 1
'Expected it': Kyrgios drug ban no shock to Greek rival Greek ace Stefanos Tsitsipas says he knew all along that Nick Kyrgios would likely be banned for taking cocaine. AAP · Sep 1
Reason to believe but Blues face 'tough gig': Voss Michael Voss has admired Carlton's turnaround since leaving as coach and says there's every reason for Blues fans to believe they can go deep into September. AAP · Aug 31
Wily Tiley fast turning US Open into the new Happy Slam Former Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has grand plans for the US Open after hitting the ground running in New York as the new USTA chief executive. AAP · Aug 31
Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries. AAP · Aug 30
Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says. AAP · Aug 29
Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm. AAP · Aug 29
Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton. AAP · Aug 29
Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong. AAP · Aug 29
AAP · Aug 29 Fresh-faced premier scraps divisive Dan Andrews statue A controversial statue honouring a divisive former premier has been scrapped by a new leader months before a state election.
AAP · Aug 27 'Not at this point': Virgin side-eyes rival's new fees Virgin has lifted profit in its first full year back on the stock exchange, and is keeping an eye on ancillary revenue outside its normal fare proceeds.
AAP · Aug 27 Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals It was a mixed for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
AAP · Aug 27 Off the rails: premier deflects as secret tax scrapped A newly minted premier has washed his hands of involvement in a secret levy on public transport tickets and is pledging to dump it.
AAP · Aug 26 Troubled childcare provider enters administration A major childcare provider that has run foul of regulators' staffing and food allergy requirements has gone into voluntary administration.
AAP · Aug 26 Teen girl spared prison in first 'adult time' sentence A 16-year-old girl who threatened a taxi driver with a knife and then stole his car will be closely monitored in the community.
AAP · Aug 26 Coach's alleged words to Test cricketer before head hit A former Australian Test cricketer has launched legal action against his elite former school over its handling of a concussion 12 years ago.
AAP · Aug 26 'Final nail': Labor taken to task for secret rail tax A state government has been embroiled in a secret tax scandal after it was revealed public transport users were charged to pay for a controversial rail line.
AAP · Aug 25 Boy's alleged random stabber claims 'humanity intact' A man charged with a string of assault-related offences has faced court after allegedly stabbing a woman and punching a young boy in a random attack.
AAP · Aug 25 'Back in the classroom': The plan to develop Bombers New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh is focused on developing the Bombers' young talent and isn't wondering whether more pain lies ahead for the AFL club.
AAP · Aug 25 Kolodjashnij returns to training amid concussion saga The Geelong player at the centre of the club's concussion saga has returned to training and could play in the Cats' VFL qualifying final this weekend.