German retail sales were even stronger than expected in August and euro zone inflation shows signs of perking up. Good news for the ECB; Japan's central bankers, though, are confronted with another set of inflation data going the wrong way. Kate King reports.
GWS captain Toby Greene will miss the clash with the Brisbane Lions after failing to clear himself of a one-game rough conduct ban at the AFL tribunal.
Five people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France hours after Britain's upper house of parliament passed tough new asylum seeker laws.
The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.
Geelong have secured young talent Max Holmes on a four-year deal, ending growing speculation about his AFL future beyond this season.
Essendon captain Zach Merrett says Anzac Day will show them how far they have come since Collingwood mauled them at the end of last season.
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.
Pukumani Alimankinni died in a secure mental health ward at Royal Darwin Hospital after nursing staff did observations by CCTV, an inquest has heard.
Kieran Foran wants to play a 17th season in the NRL and has backed Shaun Johnson to play a 15th as the two champion playmakers prepare to clash on the field.
Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres has been charged with sexual assault and stood down from team duties.
Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.
The couple were given no heads up before workers appeared in front of their home to construct the almost two-metre structure.
Cronulla NRL star Braydon Trindall has allegedly failed roadside drug and alcohol tests, with the club standing the playmaker down with immediate effect.
Nestory Irankunda says he wanted to join the Olyroos for the U23 Asian Cup but is still dreaming of playing for the Socceroos despite the disappointment.
The 1987 deaths of two Indigenous teenage girls would likely have been better investigated had the girls been white, a state coroner has concluded.
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam has broken his silence on Spencer Leniu's racial slur, saying he has no regrets about how he handled it, and he is open to meeting Leniu.
Queensland Reds and Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will likely have shoulder surgery that will bring an early end to the season for the off-contract talent.
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo says coach Brad Arthur was right to call out the Eels squad for their lacklustre performance against the Dolphins.
More than 200 aftershocks have shaken Taiwan weeks after a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake killed at least 17 people.
The Victorian government says a tenant of one of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has no real prospects of winning a legal fight against their demolition.
Brisbane's CBD will be shut down on the weekend as authorities carry out a re-enactment of a bus crash that killed a young woman to investigate the cause.
