Workplaces using labour-hire loophole put on notice
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have angered employer groups, as the federal government warns bosses against using loopholes to undercut pay.
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Eraring coal power station report to be made public
The NSW government is about to release a report on the state's renewable energy transition which could recommend the extension of the Eraring Power Station.
Dixon ruled out for Port’s tough Gabba AFL finals test
While Port Adelaide had some good news, key forward Charlie Dixon has been ruled out of the Gabba qualifying final against Brisbane.
Mining bosses dig in over ‘extreme’ workplace laws
The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.
Alien invaders driving destruction of nature worldwide
A landmark international report has detailed the extraordinary toll invasive species are taking on ecosystem health worldwide and Australia is no exception.
Hatcher and Perry take four to put Australia A on top
Australia A have bowled New Zealand A out for 277 on the first day of their pink-ball match, with Liam Hatcher and Mitchell Perry both taking four wickets.
To’o, Tonegato take major Origin awards for Blues
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.
RBA primed for rate pause but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and reef run-off with a new crop sprayer project that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds.
Fogarty finds upside in Raiders’ late halves shake-up
Jamal Fogarty believes he and Matt Frawley can make it work for Canberra after the surprise decision to move Jack Wighton out of the halves.
Ukraine defence minister quits amid Moscow grain talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says it may soon be possible to revive a grain deal with Russia while Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov is to resign.
Talks to start on extending life of biggest coal plant
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.
Blue-collar duo driving Knights in NRL finals campaign
Phoenix Crossland and Tyson Gamble might not be household names in the NRL but they have played an influential role in Newcastle's premiership tilt.
How Broncos went from spoon to boom so fast: Staggs
In 2020 wooden spoons were hurled on the Broncos training field, but centre Kotoni Staggs says the players are now back in NRL finals after embracing the coach.
RBA primed for rate pause, but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Papenhuyzen ‘forever in Slater’s debt’ for Storm return
Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen spent 405 days out of the NRL due to injury and says Billy Slater and his family's care, along with a Buddhist tenet, got him through.
Storm warning as east coast braces for fire season
While spring is expected to be drier than usual on Australia's east coast, residents have been told that flooding could still hit disaster-weary communities.
Reynolds claims he’s proven doubters wrong on longevity
Adam Reynolds has asked if those who questioned his longevity would have changed their stance after he helped Brisbane to the finals and NRL's top two.
Ross Lyon’s hard edge key to Saints’ success in 2023
St Kilda players have dispelled the myth about coach Ross Lyon's so-called "cuddly" new persona, declaring the AFL taskmaster as tough as ever this season.
Horticulture and sugar hit give crop production a boost
The latest agricultural commodities and crop forecast shows the sector remains strong despite drier times ahead, with exports tipped to fall after record years.
Neale’s added motivation boosts Lions’ AFL flag hunt
Lachie Neale's omission from this season's All-Australian team could play into the Brisbane Lions' hands in their qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August
Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.
Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack
The Wallabies plan to utilise the aerial strengths of their Rugby World Cup wingers including Suliasi Vunivalu, who embraced the tactic through his NRL career.
Burke slams ‘extraordinary’ $9b in total unpaid wages
It will cost employers more to pay workers fairly, the workplace relations minister says, but it is not expected to massively push up costs for consumers.
Tabcorp cops record fine for holding up outage probe
Tabcorp has been slugged with a big fine for holding up a probe into an outage which left its system unavailable during a spring racing carnival.
Man who ran illegal airline for MPs has minor court win
A man who operated two air charter services and flew Queensland state and federal MPs without the proper paperwork has appealed his fraud convictions.
Roosters star Radley ditches hothead tag for meditation
Sydney Roosters teammates have hailed Victor Radley's improved ability to keep his emotions in check.
Webster’s Warriors rise no surprise to Panthers players
Andrew Webster attracted less fanfare than most coaches when he arrived at the Warriors, but the likes of Nathan Cleary knew what the club were getting.
Early Joyce departure hands controls to new Qantas CEO
Qantas has a new chief executive after Alan Joyce stepped down two months earlier than expected to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal".
Magpies to swoop on Gawn with dual rucks Cox, Cameron
Craig McRae has locked in big men Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne at the MCG.
Qantas boss exits early, as political stoush lifts off
The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.