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Pierata out to fulfil Epsom dreams
Greg Hickman has Pierata where he should be: in the Epsom looking for that elusive group 1 victory.
- by Chris Roots
Breaking
Big four
Westpac flags $235m hit to earnings for advice scandal, litigation
Westpac has increased its provisions for recent litigation and refunds for customer who were charged for inadequate or non-existent financial advice.
- by Melanie Beeby
ASX closes lower as banks fall
Australian shares closed the session modestly lower on Thursday as some minor losses by the major banks weighed on the market.
- by William McInnes
Food
Big M and other brands 'a good fit' for Coca-Cola Amatil, says Citi
Lion's dairy and drinks business, which includes famous Australian names such as Big M, could be "a good fit" for beverages giant Coca-Cola Amatil
- by Darren Gray
Police
'No satisfaction': Husband wants policeman fired after pursuit crash
Gai Vieira remains in a coma in a critical but stable condition more than three weeks after being hit by the police car, which was doing 124km/h in a 70km/h zone without flashing lights or sirens.
Bulldogs
Peponis stands down from Canterbury leagues club board
Long-time Canterbury Leagues club chair George Peponis has stepped down as a director.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Flying high, with plenty of opportunity
Australia is facing a pilot shortage. So what makes a good one?
- by Sue White
Education
NAPLAN head steps down after online controversy
Rob Randall insists it has nothing to do with the bungled transition to NAPLAN online.
- by Jordan Baker
Bulldogs
Foran finally fit and raring to bark for Bulldogs
On the back of Josh Jackson's Dally M backrower of the year gong comes news Top Dog Kieran Foran is fit and counting the days to pre-season training.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Discovering the write stuff for your resume
Is your CV not working for you? A resume writer probably knows why.
- by Sue White
Performing arts
Honorary degree awarded to Prince
The University of Minnesota has awarded the late rock star Prince an honorary degree to recognise his influence on music.
Spring Racing
Snitty Kitty primed for bold Moir bid
Henry Dwyer's mare Snitty Kitty was transformed by wearing blinkers, but her chances of winning the Moir Stakes depend on getting a fast break and leading.
- by Michael Lynch
State Parliament
Pill testing debate needs to be 'less divisive, more decisive': festival organisers
Music festival organisers say talks about pill testing need to be less divisive and more decisive, while others warn that technology will overtake discussions.
- by Esther Han
Crime
Sydney couple's alleged identity fraud and cryptocurrency web unravels
Two people have been arrested after they allegedly used stolen credit card details, while laundering more than $300,000 into offshore cryptocurrency accounts.
- by Lucy Cormack
NRL Grand Final
Storm player will need email to find out grand final result
Young Tonumaipea quit Melbourne just two months ago to undertake a Mormon mission and might not find out the NRL grand final result until an email on Monday.
- by Adam Pengilly
Spring Racing
Alexander forced to try a Euro-style prep with his main cups contender
Archie Alexander's English background means he knows how to prepare a stayer for a first-up run over a trip. Whether he can or not will be proven at Benalla.
- by Michael Lynch
Exclusive
State Parliament
NSW Liberal woman threatens legal action after she was blocked from running for state seat
Yvonne Keane needed special permission from the party's state executive to nominate after an administrative error meant her membership had temporarily lapsed.
- by Lisa Visentin
West Coast Eagles
Perspective gives Yeo the formula to improve
Elliot Yeo doesn't need to be told he recorded the lowest possession tally of his career when he gathered just five disposals in the 2015 grand final.
- by Peter Ryan
Everest build-up the biggest Freedman's experienced
Anthony Freedman has seen plenty in the racing game, but the hype towards The Everest, in which he will start Santa Ana Lane and Shoals, has stunned him.
- by Chris Roots
NRL Grand Final
'He deserves it more than anyone': Cordner takes captaincy back seat
The Roosters co-captains have led the side on alternate weeks, but the Australian captaincy candidate and NSW skipper will take a back seat for the grand final.
- by Adam Pengilly
AFL Grand Final
Grand final timetable
A full day of events has been scheduled for Saturday's grand final clash between Collingwood and the West Coast Eagles. Here's what's happening.
Analysis
Collingwood flag is no longer a Pie in the sky
West Coast are imposing in key positions, but the Magpies have the spread of talent to win.
- by Wayne Carey
Storm
Asofa-Solomona making most of injury comeback
Whether he starts the game or finishes it, Melbourne Storm know Nelson Asofa-Solomona is a match-winner.
- by Roy Ward
Soft commodities
'Very exciting': Bidders battle as drought cuts wool supply
Auctioneer Ian Sharp has been selling Australian agricultural products to the highest bidder since 1968, and he's never seen demand like this before.
- by Jonathan Barrett
West Coast Eagles
WA punters keep the faith in face of doubt over 'outsiders' West Coast
A stunning 2018 season was not lost on punters, as Sportsbet reported 70 per cent of wagers for Saturday's AFL Grand Final were on the Eagles' side.
- by David Prestipino
Jobs
Job vacancies edge to record high in August
Job vacancies inched higher in the three months to August to notch an all-time peak, suggesting that demand for labour would remain healthy for a while yet.
West Coast Eagles
Can Rioli and Ryan unlock the Magpies' defence?
Adding Liam Ryan and Willie Rioli to the Eagles' forwardline has helped their teammates to improve
- by Peter Ryan
Brem legacy could be a Star group 1 double
Steve Brem found D'Argento and Fiesta at the yearling sales and predicted their success. Now they can honour him in Saturday's group 1s.
- by Chris Roots
War
Death toll in South Sudan’s war estimated to be 383,000
An estimated 383,000 people have died as a result of South Sudan's civil war, according to a new report.
- by Megan Specia
Updated
School funding
Tehan threatens to withhold school funding unless deal is struck
The Morrison government has threatened to withhold billions of dollars of funding earmarked for Australian public and private schools next year if states refuse to sign up to its new education funding deal.
- by Henrietta Cook
Updated
Sea Eagles
Manly salary cap breach appeal denied, club to pay huge fine
Manly's appeal against their salary cap penalties has been knocked back.
- by Steve Zemek
AFL Grand Final
'One of our biggest nights': Police brace for spike in family violence
Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton says that apart from New Year's Eve the night of the grand final is the worst of the year for family violence across the state.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Big four
NAB faces class action over card insurance
Law firm Slater & Gordon says it has filed a class action against NAB over the sale of credit card insurance to ineligible customers.
AFL Grand Final
Andrew Gaff finding it tough as Eagles fly out for grand final
West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff is doing it tough, but admits he's only got himself to blame for missing out on Saturday's grand final against Collingwood.
Technology and democracy
Julian Assange replaced as WikiLeaks editor-in-chief
WikiLeaks has named one-time spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson as its new editor-in-chief but the ramifications of the move are unclear.
Opinion
ABC
The government still makes captain's calls - and they hurt the ABC
The hunt for a new chair is on. My great fear is that it will be someone even worse than Justin Milne.
- by Jenna Price
Ryder Cup
Koepka named PGA of America's player of the year
Two majors in 2018 left American Brooks Koepka a comfortable winner of the Player of the Year award.
Updated
Mining
WA mining job market 'warming up' but won't hit boom demand levels
The owner of one of the state's biggest lithium mines says there's increased tightness in the mining job market but can't see crippling skill shortage happening.
- by Hamish Hastie
Breaking
Brumbies
James Slipper set to sign with ACT Brumbies after farewelling Reds
The veteran prop was ostracised by the Queensland Reds after a controversial year, but the Brumbies will give him a second chance.
- by Chris Dutton
A-League
Mariners to judge Bolt in January: Mulvey
By January next year, Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey expects to have an estimation of Usain Bolt's chances of earning a contract.
Segenhoe boss hopes to stop the group 1 itch
Kevin Maloney's Segenhoe Stud continues to grow and influence the breed in Australia, but he wants it to have a group 1 winner of its own at the weekend.
- by Chris Roots
LIVE
Markets Live
Markets Live: ASX trades modestly lower
The Australian sharemarket closed the session modestly lower as the major banks weighed the benchmark index ahead of the royal commission's interim report.
- by William McInnes
Flashback
Flashback 2007: Magpies and Eagles in thrilling semi-final
The 2007 semi-final between the Eagles and the Magpies went into extra time after the game ended in a draw. We remember the thrilling finish with this article from the archives.
- by Ray Wilson
Mexico
Glimmer of hope for Mexico's missing students despite a rise in murders
Murders, police corruption and now military intervention in the seaside town of Acapulco are a part of everyday life. But progress is being made in the case of the missing students.
- by Kate Linthicum
Updated
AFL Grand Final
Collingwood's Jeremy Howe trains strongly ahead of grand final
Collingwood will almost certainly head into Saturday’s grand final against West Coast with an unchanged line-up after Jeremy Howe trained strongly on Thursday.
- by Ronny Lerner
Bloodlines: Next member of the Winx family to be a Deep Impact
Japanese superstar Deep Impact is the latest stallion to be matched with Vegas Showgirl, the mother of the mighty Winx.
- by Chris Roots
Crime
Father of woman allegedly kidnapped and thrown off bridge thanks police
Disturbing vision surfaced on social media after four people, including a 17-year-old girl, were charged with kidnapping a 19-year-old woman.
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Rachel Clun
Raiders
Raider Rapana backs up Kiwi mates in Tuivasa-Sheck's Dally M haka
Jordan Rapana knew something was up when he noticed New Zealand Warriors hooker Issac Luke trying to get his attention from across the room.
- by David Polkinghorne
AFL Grand Final
'No pain, no gain': Die-hard fans rugged up to play MCG waiting game
Alan Boland is queuing outside the MCG to support his team in a big game for the 15th time. He claims it's worth it but says 'it’s harder when your blanket's blowing off'.
- by Anna Prytz
Brumbies
Josh Mann-Rea, Rob Valetini ruled out of Canberra Vikings NRC side
The Vikings have suffered a double injury blow as they prepare to chase four consecutive wins in the NRC.
- by Chris Dutton
ABC
ABC chairman Justin Milne resigns
ABC employees told board members they were prepared to walk off the job if the chairman wasn’t asked to step aside.
- by Jennifer Duke & Michael Koziol
Sri Lanka
Ex-skipper Mathews dropped from Sri Lanka's ODI squad
Just two days after being asked to stand down as Sri Lanka captain, Angelo Mathews has been dropped.
- by Shrivathsa Sridhar
AFL Grand Final
Grand final 2018 public holiday guide: What's open, closed and on in Melbourne
Here's a list of what's open, what's not, how to get around, where to go in case of an emergency and how to soak up all the grand final fever.
Police
Police officer charged over Cronulla crash during alleged pursuit
A police officer has been charged and his employment status is under review after a crash left Sydney woman Gai Vieira in a coma.
- by Rachel Clun
Telecommunications
Telemarketer hit with record $285,000 'Do Not Call' penalty after complaints
Telemarketing firm Lead My Way has paid a record penalty for calling numbers on the nation's 'Do Not Call' register.
- by Emma Koehn
Essendon
Rare John Coleman guernsey gifted to Essendon
A rare John Coleman guernsey has found its way back to Essendon.
- by Martin Blake
Australia
Ankle injury ends Ponga's Kangaroos chance
Ankle surgery two weeks ago will prevent young gun Kalyn Ponga from making the Australian Test side next month.
- by Scott Bailey
FFA Cup
Bentleigh boys get set for Bali, but first comes an FFA Cup semi-final
John Anastasiadis endured one of the worst nights of his coaching career earlier this month, but Bentleigh eased the pain by reaching the FFA Cup semis.
- by Michael Lynch
Energy
'Perfect storm of stuff-ups': AGL in regulator's sights after third violation
Energy giant AGL has had its third run-in with the regulator in a fortnight, copping a $56,000 fine for wrongly cutting off a customer’s power for nearly four months.
- by Cole Latimer
Carlton
AFL trades 2018: Mitch McGovern wants to join Carlton
Adelaide forward Mitch McGovern has nominated Carlton as his preferred destination during the trade period
- by Peter Ryan
Australia
Unprecedented: Hazlewood, Marsh named joint Australian vice-captains
Cricket Australia have taken the unprecedented step of naming joint vice-captains for the Australian Test cricket team.
- by Andrew Wu
USA
Woman kept mother's body for months to 'see the stages of death': police
Curiosity led an American woman to allegedly keep her 93-year-old mother's decomposing body in their home for several months.
Public transport
Commuters forced to walk over bus lane after breakdown
A bus breakdown on Anzac Bridge forced commuters to walk on the road to get to the city.
- by Rachel Clun
Food
McDonald's removes artificial flavours from most burgers
This latest incremental step comes after the company announced in March that it would use fresh beef for its Quarter Pounders and Signature Crafted burgers.
ABC
Morrison government suggests ABC chairman Justin Milne should consider his position
"The independence of the ABC is something this government is deeply committed to."
- by Michael Koziol
Aviation
Qantas to open pilot school in Toowoomba amid global shortage
Qantas has chosen Toowoomba as the location for its first pilot training school, which it says will eventually turn out 250 pilots a year to help address a global shortage of skilled aviators.
- by Patrick Hatch
Updated
Courts
Attempted murder charges laid after woman allegedly kidnapped, thrown off bridge
The alleged teenage victim has been described by her sister as “the nicest girl you could meet”.
- by Rachel Clun, Sally Rawsthorne & Jamie Berry
Ryder Cup
Some US players 'tired' and 'sick' ahead of Ryder Cup, says Watson
Some of the Americans are unwell while both teams are backing their preparation ahead of the highly-anticipated Ryder Cup.
- by James Corrigan
Media & marketing
‘Shoot him’: ABC chairman told Guthrie to sack political editor
ABC chairman Justin Milne reportedly asked managing director Michelle Guthrie to sack the public broadcaster’s political editor Andrew Probyn.
- by Jennifer Duke
AFL Grand Final
Collingwood on the cusp of equalling premiership history
Collingwood are one win away from equalling premiership history, a feat that underscores how tough it is to win an AFL flag.
- by Roger Vaughan
Storm
Ahead of fifth NRL decider, Storm lock tells youngsters to capitalise
Reaching NRL grand finals has been a regular occurrence for Dale Finucane, but he has told his young teammates to make the most of Sunday's opportunity.
- by Melissa Woods
Animals
Seal hurls octopus into kayaker's face
It was a real slap in the face for a kayaker who got caught up an almighty fight between a seal and an octopus on New Zealand's South Island.
- by Alan Granville
Vladimir Putin
Trained killer wanted for poisoning Skripal is a decorated Russian colonel
The disclosure exposes as lies Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims that Col Sergei Skripal's would-be killers were innocent civilians.
- by Hayley Dixon & Robert Mendick
Wildlife
Can wedge-tailed eagles survive the slaughter?
It’s thought to be one of the largest illegal culls of wedge-tailed eagles authorities have ever seen. But is it a one-off or a widespread practice?
- by Simone Fox Koob
England rugby
Eddie Jones expresses disappointment as England prop quits at 28
At the age of just 28, regular England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Gig economy
Uber to pay $204m to settle data breach cover-up
Uber has agreed to a costly resolution to one of the biggest embarrassments and legal tangles the ride-hailing company has suffered.
Enterprise
Perth company's success from a product that sucks
WA-based Kreepy Krauly has seen off lots of challenges to remain king of the pool cleaner market.
- by Hamish Hastie
Davis Cup
Upgraded Australia to host qualifier in new Davis Cup format
Australia have been upgraded for next year's new Davis Cup format, drawn to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in February.
Sponsored
8@eight
8@eight: ASX to open lower as Wall Street slides on Fed announcement
What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.
- by Kyle Rodda
US Supreme Court
'Big fat con job': Trump says he can be convinced to believe Kavanaugh's accusers
Three women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
- by Justin Sink & Jennifer Epstein
Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty downs Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber
Ashleigh Barty has claimed one of the biggest scalps of her tennis career, beating Wimbledon champion and world No.3 Angelique Kerber.
Media & marketing
End of an era: Murdoch walks away from Sky with sale to Comcast
Rupert Murdoch is officially walking away from Sky Plc, marking the end of an era for both the billionaire and UK media.
- by Joe Mayes
Public memorial service held today at Torquay for Jarrod Lyle
A memorial service will be held in Torquay on Thursday for popular golfer Jarrod Lyle, who passed away last month.
- by John Salvado
Updated
'Dream come true': Australian Rohan Dennis wins world time trial title
Australian Rohan Dennis produced a stunning ride to claim the men's time trial title ahead of Dutchman Tom Dumoulin at the world road championships.
World markets
Wall Street dips after Federal Reserve raises rates
US stockS dipped after the Federal Reserve took the latest step in its campaign to pull interest rates gradually higher.
EPL
Magnificent Hazard ends Liverpool's 100 per cent start
Liverpool's perfect start to the new season has ended, knocked out of the League Cup by Chelsea at Anfield.
Weather
Ferries disrupted as fog blankets Sydney
Fog covered the Harbour Bridge, completely swallowing the Opera House and reducing visibility on the roads.
- by Rachel Clun
Analysis
US Supreme Court
Kavanaugh's church and homework defence falling apart
The effort by the Republican Party to rush Brett Kavanaugh's nomination through as quickly as possible is utterly unsustainable.
- by Paul Waldman
Indonesia
The football league that can't stop killing its supporters
Indonesia's premier football league has been suspended because of the murder of a Persija Jakarta fan on the weekend. He was the 16th fan killed in the last eight months.
- by James Massola & Karuni Rompies
World markets
'We don't consider political factors': Fed raises rates and says more are coming, brushing off Trump's concerns
Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates for a third time this year and reaffirmed their outlook for further hikes well into 2019, risking fresh criticism from President Donald Trump.
China
Trump tells UN that China seeks to interfere in midterm elections
His remarks came three days after China placed an advertising supplement in Iowa's largest newspaper attacking Trump's trade war with Beijing.
- by Jennifer Epstein
Malcolm Turnbull
'Standards have deteriorated': Malcolm Turnbull weighs in on ABC accusation
Speaking from the UN headquarters in New York, Turnbull denied that he had demanded the sacking of any journalist.
- by Matthew Knott
US Supreme Court
New accuser says Kavanaugh was present at group sexual attacks
A new accuser has released an explosive declaration about the Supreme Court nominee, alleging he spiked drinks at parties and was aggressive with women.
- by Laura Litvan
Jeremy Corbyn
Green jobs, zero emissions and socialism is 'new common sense': Corbyn
In a rapturously received speech, Jeremy Corbyn pitched for votes in a potential snap election.
- by Nick Miller
Picture Editor's Choice, September 27, 2018
The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Today's cartoons: The illustrated news
The news of the day as interpreted in the work of our award-winning cartoonists.
Energy
Energy retailers forced to reveal power bill shocks early
Electricity retailers will now have to let Australians know their power bills are increasing at least five days before they up prices under new regulations.
- by Cole Latimer
Superannuation
Internal email pours doubt on IOOF claims to regulator
IOOF told the regulator it planned to replace the executive ahead of a Fairfax Media investigation into the company. An internal email tells a different story.
- by Sarah Danckert
Exclusive
First pictures of secret tunnel in cliff face below Macquarie lighthouse
Modern technology is trying to solve unanswered questions about a secret WWII tunnel.
- by Tim Barlass
CBD
Clean sweep at prosecutor's office digs up a find
If you were losing sleep over the disappearance of a portrait of Mark Tedeschi QC from the Crown office, you can rest easy.
- by Kylar Loussikian
Today's tips
Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
All you need to know to back a winner today at Hawkesbury.
- by Ray Hickson
ABC
'The missus': language exacerbated ABC tensions
The breakdown in the relationship between ABC chairman Justin Milne and his former MD is believed to have been exacerbated by his overly-familiar language.
- by Jennifer Duke
School funding
Catholic school numbers to stagnate over next decade
As Catholic schools benefit from a $4.6 billion non-government school funding deal, new figures show their enrolments will stagnate over next 10 years.
- by Henrietta Cook & Jordan Baker
Federal election
Labor still searching for Lindsay candidate to replace Emma Husar
As many as 17 people have formally expressed interest, but none are 'high profile enough'.
- by Alexandra Smith
Trade
Britain keen to join Australia in Trans-Pacific Partnership
The United Kingdom will “plant a flag” and signal its interest to join an Australian-led Trans Pacific Partnership after it withdraws from the European Union.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
National security
Crossbench disquiet grows over 'draconian' spyware bill
Disquiet is growing on the cross bench with the government's new cyber security bill.
- by Colin Kruger
Picture Editor's Choice, September 27, 2018
The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
National security
Former officials urge 'radical' overhaul of military to confront resurgent China
One former senior Defence official warns China is increasingly "capable of threatening us with high intensity conflict".
- by Fergus Hunter
Education
How did your uni perform in the world rankings?
Six Australian universities have dropped down a prestigious league table of the world’s top 200 institutions, but the University of Melbourne has held onto its prized ranking.
- by Henrietta Cook
University
Australian universities slide down rankings prompts funding warning
Funding blamed as Australian universities slide or stagnate on global rankings.
- by Jordan Baker
Dally M Awards
Rousing impromptu haka marks Tuivasa-Sheck's Dally M Medal
Moments after Tuivasa-Sheck's speech, Issac Luke, Jazz Tevaga and Jordan Rapana performed the haka in the middle of Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal.
- by Christian Nicolussi
FFA Cup
Bentleigh deny Heidelberg with late winner, Adelaide end Apia dream
Bentleigh Greens scored a late winner to down Heidelberg United to make the FFA Cup semi final, while Adelaide United end Apia's fairytale run in quarter final
- by Michael Lynch
Bernard Tomic
Tomic comes back from match point down to win in Chengdu
The Australian is into his second ATP quarterfinal of the year after a dramatic win over South Africa's Lloyd Harris.
Storm
I love Slater but Smith's the man for Clive's medal: Joyce Churchill
Joyce Churchill wants to hand the medal struck in honour of her husband to a Storm star yet to receive it.
- by Adrian Proszenko
AFL Grand Final
Eagles deny McGovern injury a cracked rib
West Coast assistant coach Jaymie Graham says Jeremy McGovern has a hip pointer refuting talk of cracked ribs.
- by Peter Ryan
Sea Eagles
DCE in box seat for Kangaroos No. 7 after Maloney's neck injury
Manly's $10 million man gets nod to captain PM's XIII team as Test return almost complete.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Australia
CA accepts apology from Sportsbet over Steve Smith betting markets
The markets promoted an urgent email from the Sydney Cricket Association warning players they faced bans if they wagered on Smith.
- by Tom Decent
Great Barrier Reef
'Laughable': Reef Foundation windfall was a trial case, document shows
The $443.4 million grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation was intended to be a 'trial case' to see if non-profit groups could be used to deliver 'big government programs', documents released to a Senate inquiry show.
- by Peter Hannam
Australia
'Stupidity, lack of professionalism': Rixon tips bucket on PCB
Steve Rixon is furious with the Pakistan Cricket Board, whom he claims were late with payments and disorganised.
- by Andrew Wu
James Tedesco
Date with destiny: Tedesco's eerily prophetic Roosters prediction
In his year-six yearbook, James Tedesco had to predict where he would be in 15 years' time.
- by Adrian Proszenko