'Embarrassed': Richmond players on Mad Monday antics Richmond's players filmed at a Mad Monday function are embarrassed at their behaviour, denying it was linked to the Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations. AAP · Aug 25
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch. AAP · Aug 24
'He is hungry': McSweeney not done yet on Test scene Alex Carey has backed the under pressure batting lineup of Australia but says there are "great options" for selectors ahead of a heavy Test schedule. AAP · Aug 24
Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided The office of Victoria's scandal-ridden construction union was among six addresses raided by detectives probing kickback allegations. AAP · Aug 24
Fresh park search for gangland killing clues A suburban park is being searched by homicide detectives for possible items left behind by a hit team. AAP · Aug 24
Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus. AAP · Aug 23
Inflation data and RBA minutes to reveal rates clues Inflation is forecast to have eased during July due to lower electricity prices, but rising fuel costs could reignite price growth down the track. AAP · Aug 23
Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group A right-wing lobby group denies it has any involvement in party stacking claims despite senior Liberal operatives being among its ranks. AAP · Aug 21
Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer An attorney-general has lost a bid to fast-track the transfer of a notorious former childcare worker to another state to face hundreds of sex offence charges. AAP · Aug 21
'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking A teenage girl who admitted she pointed a knife at a taxi driver's neck before stealing his car is seeking to be sentenced to a probation order. AAP · Aug 21
Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth. AAP · Aug 20
Panthers overcome three sin-binnings to edge Storm Penrith have officially eliminated Melbourne from finals contention with a patchy defeat of the Storm in Ivan Cleary's 500th game as an NRL coach. AAP · Aug 20
Federal debt ticks over $1 trillion for the first time Despite the Commonwealth debt hitting a record high, the treasurer says coalition "hyperventilating" ignores the fact it would have been higher under them. AAP · Aug 20
Suspected hit team torched car after daylight shooting A suspected underworld shooting remains unsolved a year on, as investigators release footage of the apparent getaway car being set alight. AAP · Aug 20
AAP · Aug 19 Late payment could cost A-League clubs in new pay deal A-League clubs who fail to meet payroll requirements on time could be sanctioned as part of a proposal put forward in collective bargaining negotiations.
AAP · Aug 19 Crown push for life without parole for mushroom killer A top prosecutor appealing Erin Patterson's sentence has argued her trial judge made a mistake by giving the mushroom murderer a chance at parole.
AAP · Aug 19 Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable.
AAP · Aug 19 Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.
AAP · Aug 16 Not right now: Storm job not in Slater's sights Billy Slater has left the door ajar to replace Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, but says he's more likely to go back to Queensland if he returns to coaching.
AAP · Aug 15 'Left a zero off': tolls, police in rival voter pitches Cost of living and law and order are shaping up as key battlefronts in an upcoming state election as the major parties unveil competing offers.
AAP · Aug 14 How retiring Magpies great found his balance Steele Sidebottom will retire as a Collingwood great but the classy midfielder had to change some things off the field to become that player.
AAP · Aug 13 Bangladesh on top as Australia's batters fail again Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one.
AAP · Aug 12 Absence has made Cummins fonder of longer Test career Leading into the Bangladesh Test match, Pat Cummins says he feels reinvigorated by a lengthy break and inspired by Mitchell Starc to extend his career further.
AAP · Aug 12 Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.
AAP · Aug 12 Broncos sign Storm forward, Tigers snare Raiders rake Melbourne second-rower Shawn Blore will join Brisbane on a two-year deal, while a Raider becomes a Tiger also in 2027.