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• 'Don't talk s***': Cats star explains 'double bird' aimed at Adelaide fan

  11-04-2025 06:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong star Bailey Smith is waiting to see how much he will be fined for flipping off a fan in Adelaide after the Cats' win over the Crows.
  
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• PointsBet fined $500,000 after spamming customers with gambling ads

  16-05-2025 02:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Online gambling provider PointsBet Australia has been fined for sending spam messages and marketing material to people who had registered to be excluded. Some experts have called on the federal government to set up a national gambling regulator.
  
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• 'Grateful' Roos reveals how he dashed home to farewell AFL champ Walls

  16-05-2025 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Premiership coach Paul Roos reveals he dashed home to Melbourne from the United States to farewell his coaching mentor Robert Walls.
  
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• The Coalition must figure out its answer to the net zero question

  16-05-2025 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  David Littleproud and Sussan Ley have had a previously combustible relationship but will have to find a path forward. 
  
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• Socceroos 'magician' Velupillay flipping script for future generations

  16-05-2025 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Nishan Velupillay is firing the Socceroos towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup with his qualification goals, but his biggest impact on football in Australia will be felt in generations to come.
  
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• Australian Davis shares US PGA Championship lead after first round

  16-05-2025 00:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Cam Davis has a share of the lead after the first round of the US PGA Championship, with fellow countryman Adam Scott three strokes behind.
  
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• PM promises stronger ties with Indonesia, dodging doubts about Russia

  15-05-2025 13:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges Australian businesses to show greater "ambition" when dealing with the emerging South-East Asian economy. 
  
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• Slick Blues dominate Maroons to seal historic Origin series win

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW reclaims the Women's State of Origin shield after thrashing Queensland 26-6 in Game II at a wet Sydney Football Stadium.
  
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• Live: Women's Origin shield on the line in Game II at SFS

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW has a chance to win its first Women's State of Origin series as the Sky Blues host the Maroons at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Slick Blues dominate Maroons to seal historic Origin series win

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW reclaims the Women's State of Origin shield after thrashing Queensland 26-6 in Game II at a wet Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Maroons hoping to repeat series-saving efforts at sodden SFS for Origin II

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland hero Lauren Brown says the Maroons are happy to see the rain arrive ahead of Women's State of Origin II as NSW tries to wrap up the series at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Maroons facing uphill battle to keep Origin series alive

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The Maroons have much work to do if they are to fight their way back into Women's State of Origin II against the Blues at a rain-soaked Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Blues reply in style after Maroons score controversial Origin II opener

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  It is a tight affair in Women's State of Origin II at a rain-soaked Sydney Football Stadium, as NSW attempts to wrap up the series against Queensland. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Are you kidding?': Maroons score controversial Origin II opener at sodden SFS

  15-05-2025 10:27 via abc.net.au
  
  It is wet under foot in Women's State of Origin II at the Sydney Football Stadium, as NSW attempts to wrap up the series against Queensland. Follow live.
  
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• Where it went wrong for the Liberals, according to Gen Z supporters

  15-05-2025 08:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Three Gen Z Liberals discuss where it went wrong for the party in the federal election and how it can solve "a disconnect" with young people. 
  
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• What do young Liberals think is the future of their party?

  15-05-2025 08:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Three Gen Z Liberals discuss where it went wrong for the party in the federal election and how it can solve "a disconnect" with young people. 
  
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• Tim Wilson waits anxiously as Australia's political conclaves conclude

  15-05-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Queenslander Larissa Waters emerged as the second woman to lead the federal Greens, beating out South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi.
  
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• 'Now the Labor Party have a choice': Greens pick leader as Tim Wilson anxiously waits

  15-05-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Queenslander Larissa Waters emerged as the second woman to lead the federal Greens, beating out South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi.
  
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• Albanese heads to Rome as Australia's political conclaves conclude

  15-05-2025 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Queenslander Larissa Waters emerged as the second woman to lead the federal Greens, beating out South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi.
  
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• Travel company collapses leaving holiday-makers out of pocket

  15-05-2025 07:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Holiday-makers have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket — and others stranded overseas — following the collapse of an Australian travel company.
  
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• Larissa Waters becomes Greens leader in 'consensus' decision

  15-05-2025 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The Queensland senator will replace Adam Bandt in a "consensus" decision of the party room.
  
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• Breaking: Larissa Waters chosen as new Greens leader

  15-05-2025 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The Queensland senator will replace Adam Bandt. 
  
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• Breaking: Larissa Waters becomes fifth federal Greens leader

  15-05-2025 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The Queensland senator will replace Adam Bandt. 
  
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• The bond market is flashing red and market turbulence is far from over

  15-05-2025 05:53 via abc.net.au
  
  US Treasury bond yields are surging again because investors are selling bonds and using the cash to buy stocks, with a renewed sense of optimism about the future.
  
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• From noodles to 'WIN', the AFL has weird signs but the messages are crystal clear

  15-05-2025 04:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Football fans have been treated to unique and often peculiar signs shown from team benches, but to those who know, these signs are a crucial form of communication. 
  
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• Carlton premiership player and coach Robert Walls dies aged 74

  15-05-2025 04:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Football Hall of Fame member and Carlton great Robert Walls has died aged 74.
  
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• AFL great Robert Walls chooses to end life under voluntary assisted dying laws

  15-05-2025 04:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Football Hall of Fame member and Carlton great Robert Walls has died aged 74.
  
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• Breaking: Employment surges in April and unemployment rate holds steady

  15-05-2025 03:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate held steady in April as 89,000 people found employment — much stronger jobs growth than had been forecast.
  
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• Chinese demand pushes global EV sales to new highs in 2024

  15-05-2025 02:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The headline numbers show another strong year of electric vehicle sales, but the growth is highly concentrated in China and emerging markets in South-East Asia and Latin America.
  
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• How much do you know about the piano?

  15-05-2025 02:28 via abc.net.au
  
  From when it was invented to how many keys it has — take our quiz and see how much you know about the humble piano.
  
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