‘Disruptive’ bail checks left brothers scared of police
Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.
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‘100 per cent innocent’: AFL star cleared on rape claim
Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.
Bulls coach hopeful for quick Giddey injury return
Chicago's in-form Australian point guard Josh Giddey has had his terrific campaign stalled by an ankle injury, but it's hoped he won't be out for long.
‘Nazis not welcome’: moves to target racist hate speech
Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.
Alan Jones’ concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing
Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.
Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport
A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.
Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too
Hybrid vehicles are not just popular with new car buyers, as figures reveal the low-emission models are making up more second-hand sales.
Let There Be Rock: Australia thunderstruck by AC/DC
AC/DC's Power Up tour is about to kick off in Australia, and at the MCG a black steel stage is standing ready for the band to rock.
US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown
The US Senate has passed a bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote.
Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes
Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.
Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy
The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.
Bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt stalls
Former senator Linda Reynolds' bid to bankrupt Brittany Higgins following a successful defamation case against her one-time staffer has hit a road block.
‘Terrifying’: runway change leads to two near misses
Two international airliners flew so close to an active work site at a major city airport that jet blast affected the area, causing a vehicle to shake violently.
Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes
The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.
Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match
Liam Paro's world title eliminator against Ireland's Paddy Donovan will feature on a January card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's grudge match.
‘Do you care?’: Coles stares down anti-salmon activists
Coles shareholders have voted down activist-backed resolutions taking aim at its sourcing of salmon after executives were peppered with questions on the issue.
World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos
Socceroos midfielder Max Balard and uncapped defender Jack Iredale are determined to seize their tickets to a maiden World Cup.
Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling
Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia.
Broncos teenage playmaker to join rival club in 2027
Brisbane's loss will be Canberra's gain in 2027 as the impending arrival of Jonah Pezet forces Coby Black out of Broncos.
Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL
Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.
Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria
Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court
A suicide bomber detonated his device outside an Islamabad courthouse after trying, but failing, to gain entry to the building.
‘Cracks’ in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead
Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.
‘Passionate’ debate during hours-long climate talks
The Liberals will finally lock in a formal position on climate change and energy policy after a protracted party room meeting in the nation's capital.
Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.
‘Eating me alive’: de Minaur crushed by latest slip-up
Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.
Ethiopia to host COP32 as COP31 contest unresolved
The United Nations' COP32 climate summit in 2027 will be hosted by Ethiopia but next year's COP31 remains a contest between Turkey and Australia.
Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns
Closing well-known loopholes that allow widescale clearing of native vegetation is vital if the Great Barrier Reef is to be saved, a policy heavy-hitter warns.
DCE return and grudge games headline NRL’s first month
Daly Cherry-Evans' Brookvale return will headline the opening month of the NRL's 2026 draw, with Melbourne and Parramatta to play the first game in Australia.
‘Distressing’ toll on A-League Women players revealed
Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.
Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help
An arts donations day run by Creative Australia has raised $2 million, but the cost to taxpayers may well exceed the amount provided by private donors.