Pressure rises on borrowers as RBA weighs up rate call
Australia's central bank board is tipped to leave interest rates untouched, but the pain for borrowers is not going away.
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AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role
Troubled former Geelong coach and Essendon captain Mark Thompson will present the Jock McHale Medal to this year's AFL premiership coach.
Croker doesn’t want to be pity pick for Raiders
Jarrod Croker didn't like his one NRL game on the bench and would rather not finish his Canberra career as a passenger.
Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.
Raiders won’t fear tough Knights trip: Elliott
Adam Elliott is warning Newcastle his ex-Canberra teammates will have no fear entering the Knights' cauldron for this weekend's do-or-die elimination final.
Roberts-Smith ‘knew murder claims were true as he sued’
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.
NRL stands by under-fire finals stadium policy
Andrew Abdo insists there is no need for the NRL to move finals matches to bigger stadiums, despite fans being locked out of sold-out suburban grounds.
Dodgy NDIS claims continue to rise as two men accused
Two Adelaide men are the latest to be accused of trying to defraud the NDIS as the federal minister reveals the number of tip-offs and referrals is increasing.
Murder-accused councillor must show why he can keep job
A Queensland councillor accused of murder has been told by the state's local government minister to prove why he should continue in his job.
Torres Strait council’s $66m maritime bills ‘invalid’
A court says $66 million in bills Australia's most northerly council sent to a shipping company were beyond the power conferred on the local authority.
Roosters eye Joey Manu boost for Sharks finals clash
Reigning Golden Boot winner Joey Manu is set to be named by the Sydney Roosters as they head to Cronulla for Saturday's elimination final.
Broncos’ Mam ready for Nelson re-match with no fear
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam was trampled by Melbourne giant Nelseon-Asofa Solomona at Suncorp Stadium last year but he's made key changes in mind and body since.
Star surgeon’s standing scarred by ‘malignant’ reports
High-profile surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has sued Nine over stories claiming he was negligent towards patients who received his prosthetic limb implants.
Aussie investors to lobby for gender balance by 2030
Investors want to see more women in leadership roles and more gender diversity issues addressed by the companies they back, according to a survey.
Reborn Sharks seek to flip script on finals failings
Cronulla haven't won a finals game since 2018 and retiring club great Wade Graham wants to change that against the Sydney Roosters.
Pesutto sides with Dutton on ‘no’ voice stance
John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.
Warriors newcomers drive NRL title quest: Stacey Jones
Stacey Jones says the quartet of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dylan Walker, Marata Nikuore and Mitch Barnett have driven standards at the Warriors in 2023.
To’o, Tonegato take major NSW’s Origin awards
Penrith winger Brian To'o and Cronulla fullback Emma Tonegato have been named NSW's players of the year in the men's and women's State of Origin series losses.
Australia’s newest MP pledges small business support
Cameron Caldwell has promised to fight for small business upon entering parliament after retaining the Queensland seat of Fadden for the LNP at a by-election.
Didgeridoo and orchestra ensemble to harmonise culture
Didge player William Barton and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are on a journey looking for a new generation of storytellers to create a song to country.
Business lobby blasts ‘radical’ workplace reforms
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have unleashed a wave of criticism from employer groups which are warning of increased complexity.
Regulator taking Westpac to court over hardship cases
The corporate regulator has alleged that between 2015 and 2022 Westpac didn't respond to financial hardship notices from 229 customers.
Joyce to step down as Qantas CEO two months early
Qantas chief Alan Joyce will leave his job two months earlier than expected, after a recent furore over the national airline's profits and service.
Hunger no issue as Penrith firm for historic three-peat
Penrith are just as hungry as in the past and even more experienced as they launch their final assault at a historic third straight NRL premiership.
PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits
Anthony Albanese will embark on a week-long visit to Asia ahead of critical talks with world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits.
Man shot in head while eating fish and chips, jury told
Michael Zanco was shot in the head minutes after Nathan Caulfield, Trent Dyhrberg and Kalabe Saurine arrived at his rural residence, a court has been told.
Marines killed in aircraft tragedy finally return to US
Families will soon be reunited with the bodies of three US marines killed in a military exercise on a remote Northern Territory island.
Vanuatu elects Sato Kilman as prime minister
Sato Kilman has been elected Vanuatu's prime minister in a secret ballot - it will be his fifth time in the job.
Joyce to step down immediately as Qantas CEO
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce will leave his job immediately - two months earlier than expected - to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".
King confident he is ready for Saints’ finals return
St Kilda key forward Max King says his body is in good shape as he prepares for an elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Rich confirms he will retire once Lions’ season ends
Defender Daniel Rich will retire at the end of Brisbane's finals campaign, ending his 275-game AFL career after only managing seven matches this season.