Consumers, businesses still wary about the future
Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.
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Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench
Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.
Kid Laroi promises ‘whole new level’ with stadium tour
Award-winning rapper The Kid Laroi is returning to Australia for a stadium tour, after launching his much-anticipated studio album.
Drivers, bus users can’t escape new train text alerts
NSW is the latest state to use geo-targeted SMS messages to warn commuters about train disruptions - whether or not they're using the rail network.
Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released
Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.
Drivers to pay $123b over decades in ‘most-tolled city’
Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.
Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over
The operators of a cruise ship docked in Adelaide have declared onboard outbreaks of COVID-19 and gastroenteritis are over.
War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info
Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.
Corey Waddell grows from ‘tough times’ at Bulldogs
Forward Corey Waddell believes tough lessons learned at Canterbury will come in handy as he rejoins Manly for Anthony Seibold's second season in charge.
‘Strike me pink’ wetlands mystery solved by scientists
The mystery behind why a popular Brisbane waterway turned bright pink resembling a strawberry milkshake has been revealed by scientists following tests.
Each team’s 2024 NRL draw at a glance
An analysis of each team's NRL draw, with matches against top-four and top-eight teams from 2023 as well as free-to-air games and five-day turnarounds.
Man charged with attempted murder after city stabbing
Police have charged a 42-year-old man with attempted murder, accusing him of being involved in an altercation that left another man with multiple stab wounds.
Selectors prepare for life after Lanning ahead of India
Australia's selectors are likely to hold off naming a full-time replacement for Meg Lanning when they announce their squad for a multi-format tour of India.
Welfare to get human touch after robodebt debacle
More than 50 recommendations of the robodebt royal commission will be brought in by the government in a $22 million pledge to improve the welfare system.
Man denied parole over ‘cold-blooded’ murder of brother
A Supreme Court judge noted that a teenage killer treated his questioning by police as a "game" and tried to see how long he could deceive them.
Prison officer cleared for shooting escaping inmate
A NSW prison officer has been cleared of murder and manslaughter charges after shooting escaping inmate Dwayne Johnstone as he ran from custody in shackles.
Optus finally makes call on cause of outage chaos
Optus has revealed the reason behind a communications outage that caused havoc for millions of people and businesses around the country.
Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win
The Sydney Sixers have secured a final-ball win over the Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL on the back of Mathilda Carmichael's unbeaten 32.
Brisbane Roar sack ALW coach Garrath McPherson
Brisbane Roar's ALW coach Garrath McPherson has been axed after just four rounds of the season with a replacement yet to be confirmed.
Gold Coast bowler’s six wickets in an over goes global
A third-grade cricketer from Queensland has made headlines around the world after taking six wickets in six balls to win a club match in a stunning last over.
Former UK PM David Cameron in shock return to politics
Former British leader David Cameron has been named as the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise appointment made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Australia’s rental market woes go from bad to worse
Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.
Young Australians want healthy environment right in law
A new report by the Australian Conservation Foundation has found young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law.
‘Defensive’ police missed opportunity in gay hate probe
A special inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes in NSW has heard police took an "adversarial" approach to the landmark probe.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Photographs capture rural life’s ‘glorious in-between’
A striking image of two young female drovers finishing up a long day's work has taken out Galah magazine's inaugural Regional Photography Prize.
Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment
Ukraine's military says Russia has stepped up its bombardment of an Eastern town, as Ukraine presses in the south.
Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen
Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.
Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital
Israel says it's supplying incubators for a possible baby transfer from Gaza's largest hospital, where patients and newborns are stranded amid heavy fighting.
Human remains recovered from plane crash site
Almost two weeks after a plane crashed into a north Queensland mountain, human remains have been recovered by emergency crews.
‘Fearless’ NT land council chair dies aged 61
The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities.