‘Low tolerance’ for slower return to target: RBA
Australia could be galloping towards a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise if progress on inflation proves too slow and the labour market too resilient.
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Sydney’s Tobin to miss rest of ALW season
Skipper Nat Tobin will miss the whole of Sydney FC's A-League Women season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the opening round.
Swepson snares 5-39 as Queensland crush Vics in Shield
Victoria have lost 3-0 in the space of seven balls as Queensland wrapped up a Sheffield Shield win by an innings and 104 runs in South Mackay.
Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier
Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.
Hipkins to stay as NZ Labour leader, as Little resigns
Defeated Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" and will stay as Labour leader - at least for the meantime.
Winter crop production to fall amid drier conditions
Australia's winter crop production is expected to fall by almost a quarter, after three consecutive years of bumper harvests.
Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind ‘no’ from the bush
Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.
Man dead as bushfire scorches NSW mid-north coast
The body of a man has been found at a property near Kempsey on the NSW mid-north coast, after a bushfire swept through the area.
Ginnivan tells Collingwood he wants to be traded
Collingwood premiership player Jack Ginnivan is keen on a move, with Hawthorn expressing interest in trading for the 20-year-old forward.
Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour
Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.
Qld firefighters battle blazes as extreme alerts remain
Queensland remains under an extreme fire danger warning for a second day with emergency services tackling two blazes.
Rape accused claims ‘errors’ in ruling to unmask him
A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
Top terror alert after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels
Belgian police say two people are dead and a third person wounded in central Brussels after several shots were fired in the capital.
Australia evacuates Pacific citizens stuck in Israel
Pacific countries' citizens stuck in Israel have been given seats on Australian flights out as the government increases support for neighbouring nations.
Biden to visit Israel for talks as Iran issues warning
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran and Hezbollah and says Israelis should prepare for a long battle.
Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.
Residents return, extreme fire warning remains in Qld
Sweltering conditions in Queensland's central west have prompted extreme fire warnings from the weather bureau for consecutive days.
Hawthorn interested in snaring Magpies dynamo Ginnivan
Collingwood premiership player Jack Ginnivan could be on the move with Hawthorn expressing interest in trading for the 20-year-old forward.
Crows forward Shane McAdam traded to Demons
Melbourne have acquired Adelaide's Shane McAdam, trading a future second-round draft pick for the experienced Crows forward.
Zampa pushes through back spasms for vital Cup win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Hipkins set to stay as NZ Labour leader, Little resigns
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" on his return to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Big cities have room for 655,000 extra granny flats
The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.
Bulls on verge of Shield win after Vics crumble again
Victoria are set to plunge to a 0-2 start to the Sheffield Shield season after enduring yet another batting collapse against Queensland.
Man dies in bushfire on NSW north coast
A man has died in a bushfire on the NSW mid-north coast, with a watch and act warning still in place for the out-of-control blaze.
Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards
Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.
Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint
Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.
Israel denies plan for Gaza ceasefire to allow aid in
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied plans for a ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow aid to reach the enclave.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings
Extreme fire danger warnings are in place on the east coast and Northern Territory due to high temperatures across Queensland and the NT and high winds in NSW.
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" as he returns to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.