Finals-bound footballers challenge NRL bans
Manly's Darcy Lussick and Sydney Roosters' Zane Tetevano will take their respective cases to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night in a bid to play a role in the NRL finals series.
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Could 'real Malcolm' save Turnbull from himself?
Malcolm Turnbull can decide whether his slight recovery in Newspoll is an aberration - five minutes of sunshine before more gloom - or the start of a structural return to electoral competitiveness. Labor's intention to cause parliamentary mayhem over Barnaby Joyce's validity as an MP and tomorrow's crucial High Court assessment of the same-sex marriage survey, have grabbed the headlines, but the uptick in both primary vote and preferred prime minister rating in the survey points to a way forward.
Jayde Kendall was killed within two hours: court
Gatton schoolgirl Jayde Kendall was dead within two hours of being picked up by her killer Brenden Bennetts, a trial has heard.
Jayde Kendall murder-accused tries to plead guilty to manslaughter
Prosecutors rejected the guilty plea, meaning Brenden Bennetts would still face a two-week murder trial over the death of the schoolgirl.
Cycling in the city: $129 million to fix Perth's cycle path dead ends, gaps
The state government will fix a series of dead ends and gaps in Perth's cycling path network, announcing $129 million will be spent on paths over the next four years.
Victorian spring: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Snow is expected down to 300 metres and there will be blizzards and avalanches in the Victorian Alps.
Business doles out biggest wage rise in two years
Wages and salaries rose 1.2 per cent, or $1.6 billion, in the three months to June in a sign that businesses are finally willing to share their fortunes with workers.
Singer Paulini pleads guilty to bribing RMS worker
Australian singer Paulini Curuenavuli has pleaded guilty in a western Sydney court to bribery charges.
Hands on Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker
With a longer range and a louder alarm, the new Tile Pro tracker makes it easier to find precious objects which tend to go into hiding.
Man dies running into Burning Man flames
Reno: A man has died after running into a massive fire at the Burning Man art and music festival in Nevada.
North and West Melbourne 'under pressure'
As apartments numbers skyrocket and two mega transport projects get under way, many residents are battling to keep a lid on development in their uniquely quiet inner-city area.
Brexit could cost Britain's landed gentry a pretty penny
It is a club that includes some of the world's richest people. There are dukes, sheikhs, flamboyant entrepreneurs - even Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family.
Brisbane council wants bus drivers to vote on pay offer
Asked if the offer would stop the rolling strikes, Brisbane's Lord Mayor said that was up to the unions.
Austrac case will involve 174 'mini-trials', says CBA
Commonwealth Bank has underlined the painstaking legal process that awaits it, when claims that it repeatedly breached anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws are tested in court.
Tigers' finals drought a big concern
Mick Malthouse is worried about Richmond's barren finals record under Damien Hardwick and suspects it would nag at their coach.
Job ads rise for sixth straight month
Job advertisements rose for a sixth straight month in August, suggesting the strong pick-up in employment seen so far this year could run for a while yet.
Study: Alcohol labelling branded ineffective
Warnings on alcoholic drinks do little to change the behaviour of younger drinkers, an Australian study has found.
Time to say bye-bye to the pre-finals bye, say AFL greats
AFL greats Mick Malthouse and Brent Harvey have joined Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson in calling for the league to scrap the pre-finals bye.
Here's Village Roadshow's plan for suing pirates
Village Roadshow co-CEO Graham Burke on how the company plans to get money out of people who have downloaded its movies without paying.
Qatar Airways launch discount flights from ACT to Europe
Qatar Airways has set out new deals for ACT flights bound for Europe.
Panthers star given time away from the game to deal with personal issues
Matt Moylan has been granted leave to sort out personal issues following a meeting with Panthers officials on Monday morning.
Burning 'attack' victim Victor Graveson to die in hospital, court told
A so-called "criminal mastermind" horrifically burned in an alleged murder attempt on Friday will die in hospital, a court has heard.
Islamic State agent tried to recruit undercover BBC reporter
LONDON: An Islamic State agent tried to persuade an undercover reporter to carry out an attack on London Bridge, a year before eight were killed and dozens injured at the landmark, it has been claimed.
South Korea military holds missile drills in response to North Korea hydrogen bomb
South Korea's military says its air forces and the army have carried out a missile drill in response to North Korea's sixth nuclear test, adding the drills targeted the area where the test had been carried out.
Markets Live: N Korea sparks regional sell-off
North Korea's latest provocation has sends shivers through markets, with the ASX lower and safe-haven assets back in demand, while CBA is again the focus of selling in the big banks.
Protesters swarm outside court as far-right leader faces racism charges
Protesters have faced a wall of police in front of a Melbourne court ahead of the appearance of the leader of a far-right group accused of offending Muslims during a rally against a mosque.
Professor Genevieve Bell joins ANU
Former Intel vice-president Genevieve Bell will lead a new institute at the Australian National University.
Tiny models needed for Fashfest catwalk
Kids will have their height taken, be allocated a number and walk the catwalk a few times to fun music.
Labor sought legal advice over Katy Gallagher's citizenship status
The Labor senator has moved to draw a line under controversy about her citizenship status.
Huawei says new mobile chip will outperform Apple, Samsung
Chinese company claims new in-house 10nm Kirin chip is a 'neural processing unit' for mobile phones, meaning its upcoming Mate 10 flagship will have unmatched AI-powered processing speed.
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi disqualified from office for 18 months over travel rorts
Embattled Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi's has been disqualified from office for 18 months, effective from September 7th, after a decision by the State Administrative Tribunal.
It's happening - H&M; is opening in Canberra
This is not a drill.
'It's sad': After paying the bills every week, Marian has $30 left
Nearly one in three Australians is feeling financially stressed, with damaging effects on mental and physical health and social relationships.
CBS loans Network Ten $143m to pay debts
CBS repaid $142.7 million of Ten's debts on Friday, including bank loans and fees owed to shareholder guarantors Lachlan Murdoch, Bruce Gordon and James Packer.
Paying tribute to legend of silver screen
The screen legend will be brought to life with songs, scenes and stories.
Fine production catches play's comedy and tragedy
Everyman Theatre's production of this funny, perceptive and compassionate play is well worth seeing.
Commonwealth Bank in board shake-up
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced a shake-up of its board, with three directors set to leave and experienced banker Rob Whitfield to take up a board seat.
Fire destroys 350 hectares of bush in Kurnell
A fire has destroyed 350 hectares of bush in Kurnell in Sydney's south.
North Korea says it has a hydrogen bomb: here's what that means
How are a hydrogen bomb and a regular atomic bomb different? And why would that matter to the United States and its allies?
Obama's letter to Trump on Inauguration Day revealed
Barack Obama urged Donald Trump to "sustain the international order". Read his letter in full.
Perth suburbs terrorised by home invasions involving four masked men
Police are investigating a series of armed violent home invasions involving at least four masked men robbing homes across the Perth metropolitan area.
Russian cyber attacks on the West 'could lead to fatalities'
Covert Russian cyber attacks against Western countries could cause civilian fatalities and potentially escalate into a real-world military confrontation, Latvia's foreign minister has warned.
The RBA's hands are tied on interest rates
Australia is stuck in an economic disconnect, and it's leaving the RBA with little choice but to leave rates on hold.
Nagasaki survivor bared scars to plead against nuclear war
Warning: Distressing images: Sumiteru Taniguchi, who never went a day without pain, has died of cancer.
WA Liberal Party vote for 'fiscal secession' draws gasps
State president Norman Moore, who previously believed WA should be a separate country, said fiscal independence could be achieved by government decree.
Australians will be 'sickened' by Labor's chaos tactics
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says voters will be "sickened" if Labor attempts to destabilise the Parliament over the citizenship saga, as the government confronts the growing threat of North Korea and important economic matters.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
Astronaut Peggy Whitson has returned to Earth, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for US space endurance.
Tributes flow for 'beautiful' monkey bike rider
Young man killed when his monkey bike crashed into fence has been remembered as a 'beautiful soul'.
'Canberra just the beginning': People with high needs shut out of respite care under NDIS
Canberra mum fears she may have to surrender care of son as more disability services close doors to respite
Motorcyclist spoke of drowning fears hours before his death: Sister
Dean Jagger's sister has posted tributes, saying he shared his two most-feared ways to die just hours before plunging into Brisbane River on Saturday.