Health sector falling behind in leadership imbalance
While traditionally male-dominated sectors such as engineering lead efforts to address gender inequality, healthcare providers are failing to promote women.
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Qld Premier Miles’ new-look frontbench to be sworn in
Days after Steven Miles took over as Queensland's 40th premier, a new-look cabinet will be sworn in as Labor begins life without Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial continues against Ten
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrman's defamation trial against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues almost a month after beginning to hear evidence.
N Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
No respite as Queensland faces widespread flash floods
Premier Steven Miles is seeking help from navy rescue boat crews as the fallout from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper continues with heavy rain in north Queensland.
N Korea fires ballistic missile, S Korea and Japan say
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
City snatch late equaliser in dramatic Mariners clash
Alessandro Lopane has scored a dramatic late equaliser for Melbourne City in a 3-3 draw with Central Coast, after the Mariners' Angel Torres scored a hat-trick.
Taipans hold off Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby
Brisbane veteran Nathan Sobey almost dragged the Bullets over the line after they had trailed rivals Cairns by as much as 22 points during their NBL clash.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.
Firebirds bent on Super Netball success after pay row
The Firebirds have wasted no time in their rebuild, re-signing a quintet of players just days after Super Netball's long-running pay dispute came to an end.
Superstar Osaka’s Brisbane boost ‘best news for tennis’
Serena Williams' ex-coach has welcomed the return of Naomi Osaka, calling the former world No.1's Brisbane International presence a huge boost for the sport.
Rationale behind RBA’s December rates call on show
The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.
Israel’s military chief takes blame for hostage deaths
The three Israeli hostages were declared to be "terrorists" when they were shot dead by their countrymen during intense fighting in Gaza.
‘Immoral’: crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices
Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.
Thousands flee, Sudan’s battle for Wad Madani heats up
Thousands of Sudanese are fleeing the city of Wad Madani, which many of them sort refuge in when fleeing Khartoum, as a new front of the war opens up.
Netanyahu hints new hostage negotiations underway
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues, it is showing the first signs of coming to the negotiating table since the collapse of last month's truce.
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after EU funds stall
Hours after Hungary vetoed a plan to send $A81b of EU money to Kyiv, both Russia and Ukraine launched dozens of attack drones at each other.
Jakara Anthony’s ski glory continues on Alpe d’Huez
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has won a fourth World Cup title in three weeks as Australia's winter sports stars continued to get among the medals.
Bruised Smith to front up for more Pakistan bouncers
Steve Smith will put his body on the line again on a testing pitch as Australia aim to build on a lead of 300 on day four of the first Test against Pakistan.
Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods
Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
Bruno Fornaroli underlines Socceroos’ Asian Cup case
Bruno Fornaroli has underlined his case to be included in the Socceroos' Asian Cup squad with another goal and an assist as Melbourne Victory beat Sydney FC.
Labuschagne, Smith hurt as Pakistan show some fight
Australia hold an overall lead of 300 with eight wickets still in hand against Pakistan in the first Test at Optus Stadium.
Luai poised to leave Penrith, Tigers likeliest new club
Star five-eighth Jarome Luai is poised to leave Penrith after the 2024 season, with NRL strugglers the Wests Tigers likeliest to sign him.
Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank
Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.
Giuliani must pay $221m to defamed election workers
A jury has awarded $221 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020.
Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules
Prince Harry has claimed vindication after a UK court ruled he had been a victim of phone hacking by journalists, in a historic victory for the estranged royal.
Aussie ingenuity powers space satellites, future fuels
A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas
Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.
RSF advances on Wad Madani as war in Sudan spreads
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have clashed with Sudan's army near the major city of Wad Madani.