RA chair McLennan’s pitch to remain after ‘ugly’ Cup
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.
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Green light for Thunder to roll against Sixers in BBL13
Sydney Thunder's new captain Chris Green will embrace facing cross-town rivals the Sixers twice during the upcoming shorter season of the Big Bash League.
Airbnb owners offered $10,000 to rent homes long-term
Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 sweetener to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.
Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers’ deaths
The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.
Daytime search for nocturnal glider sparks new rules
NSW's environmental watchdog is rewriting search rules after the Forestry Corporation looked for an endangered nocturnal glider during the day.
Hundreds of big firms paid no tax in 2021-22
Corporate tax payments broke a record in 2021-22 but the federal government is worried some large multinationals are still not paying their fair share.
Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.
Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood's actors strike is set to end after their union reached a tentative agreement with studios, months after entertainment workers walked off the job.
Urgent steps needed as infinite detention ruled illegal
A High Court decision ruling indefinite detention illegal has led to calls for an urgent review of the cases of stateless people held in detention.
Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has called it quits, insisting she has nothing left to give or achieve at international level.
Ivanka worried Trump wasn’t rich enough, trial told
Ivanka Trump worried Donald Trump wasn't wealthy enough to close a property deal but told underlings to approve it anyway, her father's fraud trial was told.
NAB customers cut spending, interest rate peak in sight
National Australia Bank has been looking at how its business and personal customers are dealing with rising interest rates, and the news isn't too bad.
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies.
Optus services restored after ‘costly’ nine-hour outage
Services to Optus customers have been restored after a nationwide outage left customers and infrastructure in the dark for more than nine hours.
Bulldogs recruitment drive continues as quartet sign
Canterbury continue to transform their roster for 2024 with Jake Turpin, Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Poasa Faamausili all joining the club.
Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes
A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.
Gowans proud of high-flying Swans heading into finals
Sydney coach Scott Gowans admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes his side can go further in November.
New vest saves police officer after bull sees red
Queensland police have hailed the addition of new protective gear in keeping an officer safe after he was charged and trodden on by a bull on the loose.
Lions’ only AFLW coach Starcevich extends for two years
Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.
Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show
Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.
Westpac axes PwC as embattled firm announces job cuts
Westpac has ended its relationship with external auditor PwC as the under-fire firm continues to face setbacks after a leaking scandal.
TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost
Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market.
Sydney’s Talay wants trophies after replacing Corica
Ufuk Talay, the new Sydney FC manager who agreed a two-year deal to replace Steve Corica, is adamant he can bring success back to the Sky Blues.
Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield
Play was called off early on the final day of the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield match as the weather threatened at Junction Oval.
High-tech magic show leaves nothing up its sleeve
Audiences use their phones during the performance at an interactive magic show that encourages people to participate in a game-like experience.
‘Buddy system’ in place at JBS before worker trapped
The world's largest meat processor's local subsidiary has been fined $300,000 after a worker was struck by falling hay bales.
Folbigg poised for review of child-killing convictions
Kathleen Folbigg could have her convictions for killing her four children officially overturned after earlier receiving an unconditional pardon.
Australian family flees Gaza war-zone to safety
An Australian family of three has fled the violence-stricken Gaza Strip through the Rafah border into Egypt, but another 76 Australians remain in the war-zone.
Mental health spiral behind ‘hare-brained’ $395m fraud
Demetrios Charisiou has admitted a $395 million investment fraud involving NDIS-supported housing, claiming he was in a manic state during the offending.
Fatal level crossing site not up to national standard
An investigation into a driver's fatal collision with a train two years ago has found a Brisbane level crossing did not meet Australian safety standards.
Police back down over tasering footage after criticism
Police have released CCTV footage from an incident in which a man was tasered outside a care facility after criticism from human rights advocates.