Aussie dance act PNAU perform surprise 21st birthday backyard gig
When Perth woman Chantal Perich emailed Australian music act PNAU to ask if they would play at her backyard 21st birthday party, even she admitted it was a bit of a long shot.
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Coleman backs Force, has no regrets about move to Perth
Former Brumbies fullback Robbie Coleman backs Western Force in fight for survival
Picture Editor's Choice, April 12, 2017
Some of the world's most stunning images from the best photographers on the planet.
In fullback free-for-all, silence surrounding Hayne speaks volumes
A year ago Jarryd Hayne was on the radar of almost every NRL club when he abandoned his American dream. But over the past week, with almost every off-contract NRL player linked to rival clubs, it has highlighted just how far Hayne has fallen from grace since his return to rugby league.
News Corp guts photography departments amid jobs cuts
News Corp will sack all but a few photographers in each capital city.
Tigers facing uphill battle to retain Tedesco and Woods
Wests Tigers, throughout their negotiations with the 'big four', have been an easy mark.
Kambala teachers signed no-confidence motion in principal
Scores of parents urged the school council to take action before Ms Kelliher resigned on the first day of the school holidays.
Crows, Port rivals unite against fresh AFL racism furore
Fierce on-field opponents days ago, footballers black and white come together to make a stand against racism after two more incidents blight the game.
'Like learning the telephone book': the reading challenge for schools
The phonics check will be based on the UK model of a 5-7 minute test in which students are asked to read aloud 40 real and made-up words.
Brisbane cancer blogger Emma Betts dies, family vow to continue work
Mrs Betts may have died on Sunday, but there are many people that the 25-year-old still wants to save.
The 'typical' Victorian isn't who you might think
If someone could embody the 'typical' Victorian, it would be Rachel Semmens.
Australian Census: 'Typical' Indigenous profile a 23-year-old woman
The 'typical' indigenous Australian, according to data from last year's census, is a 23-year-old woman.
Google pulls out of Bays Precinct
Tech giant Google has pulled out of plans to base its headquarters at a re-purposed White Bay power station in Sydney's inner west, delivering a major blow to the state government's aim to convert the area into a technology hub.
Activism may explain the ASX's recent run
A spate of international shareholder activist moves might be boosting the Australian sharemarket.
Student details published in privacy breach
In a major privacy breach, the Victorian Education Department has published confidential information which identifies children who have self-harmed, bullying victims and students' medical conditions.
Rayney phone tapping allegations 'massive'
Lloyd Rayney's family liaison officer told detectives the barrister's arrest for phone tapping "should leave no doubt in the public's mind" that he was being examined as a suspect in his wife's murder, a Perth court has heard.
Regurgitator pulls out of final ANU Bar gig after lineup controversy
Organiser's response to Facebook question leads headline act to withdraw from gig.
One dead, eight injured in Great Ocean Road tourist bus crash
Police are investigating after a bus carrying 30 Taiwanese visitors crashed on the Great Ocean Road, killing one man.
Emotions high as Jakarta Governor Ahok's blasphemy trial postponed
Marvel Comics has disciplined an Indonesian artist who included hidden references to the Ahok blasphemy controversy in the latest X-Men Gold series.
Malaysian pilot convicted of Perth rape
A Malaysian airline pilot has been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman at knifepoint after he broke into her Perth home 21 years ago.
Competition committee to consider independent doctors for concussion
The introduction of independent doctors to deal with concussion will be one of the items on top of the agenda when the NRL's competition committee gathers at Rugby League Central on Wednesday.
Tax on some Australian families second highest in developed world
The tax on the average Australian family has risen to the second highest rate in the developed world, new figures from the OECD show.
RUPA backs threats of legal action against ARU by Force and Rebels
The Rugby Union Players' Association has backed the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels' plans to take legal action against the Australian Rugby Union.
CFMEU and officials fined $590,800 for industrial action
The national construction union and ten of its officials have been fined a total of $590,800 for an industrial campaign in 2014.
Passengers hospitalised after minibus crash in Sydney CBD
Five people have been injured after a minibus and a ute crashed in Sydney's CBD, leaving one person trapped.
Shame file: Infamous AFL racism incidents
A fresh AFL racism furore raging around South Australian football stars Eddie Betts and Paddy Ryder adds to a long list of ugly football incidents.
All eyes on our Nikki at Bells Beach
Local girl Nikki Van Dijk, toughened in the chill waves of Phillip Island is a favourite for the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.
Sydney trains at risk of running late in future: report
Sydney's trains will increasingly struggle to run on time unless "sustained and substantial investment" is made in the existing heavy rail system, the state's Auditor-General has found.
Liberals line up to replace Mike Gallacher in NSW upper house
The Liberal Party is holding a snap preselection to choose a candidate before Parliament resumes.
Third man ban leads to ruck and ruin
That's it. I give up. A man tries his damndest to make the game perfect, and what does he get by way of gratitude from them? Sabotage, that's what.
'Lock them up' not always good policy but a proven vote-winner
Cost is no barrier to making Victoria safe again, opposition Leader Matthew Guy has declared in his first major policy pitch to voters ahead of next year's state poll.
'Every skerrick' of evidence suggests husband killed wife, court hears
Maged Al-Harazi killed wife in "frenzied" attack, prosecutors say
Canberra's petrol prices on the way down for Easter
Canberra's petrol prices are on the way down and should not backflip in the lead up to Easter, according to the NRMA.
Paraplegic student walks on stage to graduate from UC
Paul Jenkins walked on stage in an exoskeleton at his University of Canberra graduation on Tuesday.
Brumbies duo want to re-sign as "scary" player market looms
Brumbies players admit flooded free-agents market will be "scary" as they chase new contracts.
Medical Board to scrap chaperones for doctors facing sexual allegations
The Medical Board has released it's verdict on the controversial chaperone program for doctors accused of sexually abusing patients.
North Korea tensions: Reports of Chinese troops on border
China and South Korea agree to take new measures if the rogue state conducts another nuclear or missile test.
Rape charge dropped over Brisbane attack
A Brisbane man charged with raping a Korean woman in broad daylight has been let off after the victim left the country.
Banks lift ASX to another high
The Australian sharemarket defied weak offshore leads and falling iron ore prices to close at a fresh two-year high.
Government rejects findings of review into scripture in schools
The government has rejected the recommendations of an independent report into scripture teaching in the state's schools which would have forced providers to track student enrolment numbers and let students who opt out get on with their regular class work during scripture class time.
Force and Rebels made to wait as ARU backs down
The continued uncertainty of Super Rugby looks set to drag on after Western Force chief executive Mark Sinderberry was told there was no exact time frame yet on when his franchise will be given a chance to present its case to the Australian Rugby Union as to why it should not be cut next year.
Jones hails Watts' work after Gawn injury
Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones has hailed Jack Watts' performance on Saturday as a big step forward for the much-maligned Demons utility.
APVMA boss refuses to say if she will relocate to Armidale
The boss of the national pesticides authority has refused to say whether she will move with the agency to Armidale.
How closely do you resemble the 'typical' Australian?
Stephanie Purvis matches all 14 characteristics of the "typical" Australian, according to a "preview" of the 2016 census results.
Girls with single parents more than twice as likely to be obese
Childhood obesity in Queensland is higher than the national average: how obesity affects girls and boys differently
Doma chosen to develop Yarralumla brickworks site
380 homes, cafes, some retail, a park and a small lake planned for heritage site.
Meet the 'typical' West Australian - a 37-year-old father called Paul
A preview of Australia's 2016 Census results has revealed the 'typical' West Australian is a 37-year-old man, born in Australia with at least one of his parents born overseas.
Storm could bring Bromwich, Munster back to face Sea Eagles
Melbourne Storm have kept open the option of bringing stars Jesse Bromwich and Cameron Munster back into their side to face Manly Sea Eagles in Sydney on Saturday.
Elliott close to return as Buckley enjoys fat fit list
Magpies forward Jamie Elliott appears to be on the verge of a long-awaited return to senior football, and Daniel Wells is also making strong gains, says coach.
Australia dodges international crackdown on trusts
Turnbull government moves to make companies more transparent, but ignores trusts.