Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike
A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.
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Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value
Gas giant Santos has been accused of eroding shareholder value with a record dividend and no update on the future after Woodside merger talks were terminated.
Snowtown accomplice Mark Haydon set for prison release
A man who helped carry out the infamous Snowtown murders is set to be released from prison, after more than two decades behind bars.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Tourists lost for a week after Google Maps mishap
Two German tourists have been navigated by Google Maps into a remote national park and become bogged, forcing them to walk to safety.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Scentre FY earnings improve, more growth ahead
Westfield owner Scentre Group has claimed better full-year earnings and says more growth is to come from three shopping centre redevelopments.
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Tests show cars are dirtier and thirstier than promised
Some popular vehicles are using as much as 20 per cent more petrol than promised, road tests show, while others are secret high polluters.
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Rio Tinto energy pact cuts Gladstone’s carbon footprint
Rio Tinto will bankroll hundreds of construction jobs and industrial production in Queensland with a renewable energy supply deal for a smelter and refineries.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
Woman set to appear in court after fatal house fire
A woman is set to appear in court months after a house fire killed a father and his five boys on Russell Island near Brisbane, devastating the local community.
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition
Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding
Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.
Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Incoming Qantas chairman can change airline: workers
Qantas' naming of former Telstra boss John Mullen as its next chairman has been welcomed by airline staff, who say he has an open-door approach to workers.
Taekwondo instructor charged with murder of family
A taekwondo instructor has been charged with three counts of murder over the killing of a boy and his parents in Sydney.
Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss
The fallout over Katarina Carroll's decision to resign has gathered momentum, with the police union boss saying the Commissioner was treated unfairly.
Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.
Second Gaza hospital evacuation completed amid fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will not pay any price for the return of hostages being held by militants.
Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted in global takedown
Law enforcement agencies from several countries say they have infiltrated and disrupted a ransomware syndicate behind cyber attacks around the world.
Russia ‘to push further’ in Ukraine as Avdiivka falls
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces should develop their success on the battlefield in Ukraine following the fall of Avdiivka.
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Aussie drivers are paying more to fuel cars, study says
Australian ute drivers are paying hundreds of dollars more for fuel than their American and European counterparts, according to a new fuel-efficiency study.
Wages outrunning inflation in win for household budgets
Average wages grew at the fastest annual pace in 14 years in 2023 while just outpacing inflation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported.
PM urges detained writer’s release after appeal waived
Jailed writer Yang Hengjun has made the "difficult" decision not to appeal his suspended death sentence out of fear it will impede needed medical treatment.
Greener grass if weed is legal but doctors more blunt
Legalising weed has been touted as a solution to reducing the stigma of users and increasing health benefits as senators hash out the effect of proposed laws.
Assange targeted by US over WikiLeaks exposures: lawyer
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's legal team is trying to stop his extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States in a two-day hearing.
Navalny’s mother files lawsuit, demands release of body
Alexei Navalny's mother has filed a lawsuit contesting Russian officials' refusal to release her son's body, the state news agency says.
Da Silva snatches Victory late win over Western United
Melbourne Victory have claimed an extraordinary dramatic stoppage-time 2-1 win over Western United, with Daniel Arzani teeing up Damien Da Silva for both goals.
Assange begins last-ditch fight to stop US extradition
Julian Assange's lawyers have begun their final UK legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.