Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses
Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.
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Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily
Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.
Socceroos out to top group after reaching Asian Cup R16
The Socceroos have beaten Syria 1-0 in Qatar to qualify for the Asian Cup knockout phase with a game to spare but now want to finish top of group B.
Home hopes hang on de Minaur as last man standing
Following the elimination of Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur will carry Australian hopes into the third round of the men's draw, taking on Flavio Cobolli.
Schmidt firms as RA push on with Wallabies coach call
Joe Schmidt is set to become the third New Zealander to coach the Wallabies, with an announcement likely well before the March deadline initially forecast.
Dimitrov sends Aussie favourite Kokkinakis packing
Grigor Dimitrov has overcome feisty Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in four sets, with the Bulgarian 13th seed moving into the third round of the Open.
Davila stars in milestone ALM game as Bulls thump Roar
Macarthur FC captain Ulises Davila scored in his 100th ALM match in the Bulls' 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium to go fourth on the table.
Brave Snakes strike late to replace Hawks in NBL six
A Lat Mayen three-pointer on the buzzer has given Cairns Taipans a 93-92 victory in Wollongong to replace the Illawarra Hawks in sixth spot on the NBL ladder.
‘No parole’ declaration for double murderer, rapist
A man sentenced to life behind bars for raping and murdering two girls in 1995 cannot apply for parole until May 2032 following a Parole Board declaration.
US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The US military says it has struck Houthi missiles ready to be fired from Yemen, degrading an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships.
Australian shares fall again, hitting fresh 5-week low
The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent as traders digested US retail sales data and a fall in Australian employment.
BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals
The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.
Man, 51, jailed for indecent treatment of four girls
A 51-year-old man who indecently treated four girls is expected to be transferred from prison to immigration detention after being sentenced.
McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier
The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.
Courts reveal true scale of cyber attack on system
Court Services Victoria has revealed the extent of a cyber attack, with eight years' worth of recorded hearings potentially accessed.
Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial
Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.
Roth to coach on as JackJumpers face top-six squeeze
Foundation Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth will remain in charge of the side currently sitting third in a tight NBL top six until at least 2027.
Plapp badly hurt as Welsford wins again on Tour
Australian Luke Plapp is being treated for severe road rash at the Tour Down Under after he crashed near the end of stage three, won by compatriot Sam Welsford.
Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests
Environmentalists hope a court case next week could result in logging being suspended in more NSW forests where endangered species live.
Hunt, Flanagan fear new rule makes NRL more predictable
Ben Hunt and Shane Flanagan have both questioned the NRL's new rules around illegal restarts, warning it will make line dropouts more predictable.
Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools
Some economists predict a softening labour market could bode well for interest rate cuts after Australia's jobless rate plateaued at 3.9 per cent in December.
Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he has no doubt Ronald Volkman was injured at the Warriors, after the half failed a medical at the Dragons.
Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute
The federal workplace minister has called for unions and stevedore DP World to come to the table to resolve a bitter industrial dispute.
Virgin Australia signs code-sharing deal with Link
A new code-sharing agreement between Virgin Australia and Link Airlines has expanded Virgin's reach to regional locations.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.
Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania
The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.
No charges for Giddey as US police drop investigation
Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
More murder charges laid over body on remote Alice road
Two more people, including a child, have been charged with murder after police located a missing video allegedly depicting the assault of a Sudanese teenager.
Warrant for hedge-fund fraudster after sentence no-show
Kenneth Charles Grace is wanted for arrest after failing to appear in court over his role in a fund that collapsed, leaving $24 million unaccounted for.
Teenagers face court charged with doctor’s murder
Two 16-year-old boys have faced court after being charged over the alleged murder of Melbourne GP Ashley Gordon during a burglary.
Newcastle coach Stanton out to upset former side Sydney
Newcastle are in desperate need of a win as they travel to take on Sydney FC in Friday night's marquee A-League Men fixture at Allianz Stadium.