Tentative deal to end the Hollywood writers strike
Hollywood's writers may soon return to their laptops, if a new deal with the major film and tv studios is accepted by members of the Writers Guild of America.
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NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up
Electric car drivers will pay to charge up their vehicles at NRMA stations from this week as the motoring organisation introduces fees for the first time.
‘Firm whack to the face’: Fyles left with blackened eye
A woman accused of shoving a cream-covered pancake into the face of Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has been charged with assault.
Penrith’s finals defence best since 1980s Dogs of War
Penrith have let in just 11 tries in their past eight finals matches, making their big game defence the best of any team since Canterbury in the 1980s.
Maynard talks about stresses around tribunal hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he had to calm down his mind as he awaited his finals fate at this month's high-profile AFL tribunal hearing.
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Azeri leader as exodus begins
Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Azerbaijan leader Ilham Aliyev, after thousands of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh drove to the Armenian border.
Broncos’ Walsh reveals heartfelt text to ‘enemy’ Luai
Brisbane's Reece Walsh and Penrith Jarome Luai have clashed on the field but ahead of the NRL grand final the young Bronco revealed an off-field bond.
Qantas dips into profits to fix customer ‘pain points’
Qantas announcing it will spend $80m in a bid to restore its damaged relationship with customers doesn't fly with critics, who are demanding more action.
Pies want more AFL grand final tickets for ‘big clubs’
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly wants more AFL grand final tickets made available to competing clubs, especially those with larger membership bases.
Referendum’s ‘strength is its simplicity’: law experts
Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe.
Ruined bones reasoning tests ‘no body, no parole’ law
One of the people convicted of abducting and killing a man has claimed Queensland's parole laws don't apply to him as the victim's remains were destroyed.
Simplicity the key as Hipwood, Daniher size up Pies
Eric Hipwood pays no attention to the critics and says his partnership with Joe Daniher is at a point where he "just knows" what the Lions forward will do next.
Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping an Australian Super team
Former Wallaby turned coach and commentator Stephen Hoiles believes cutting an Australian Super Rugby team would help the Wallabies.
ABC tries to end defamation case due to ‘few readers’
The ABC claims only one person likely read a years-old story about a failed airfare booking company just before its former director sent legal letters.
De Goey’s key career call leads to Magpies grand final
A year ago, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey turned his back on free agency and re-signed with the club. Now he's in a grand final.
Floods, cyclones, bushfires: summer shocker on cards
Bushfires and heatwaves are only some of the natural disasters Australia should prepare for in coming months, an emergency management expert has warned.
‘Nothing to cover up’: surgeon denies ‘illegal’ clinics
An Australian medical pioneer of prosthetic limb implants has faced a court grilling over his allegedly illegal and unethical consultations with US patients.
Home Affairs boss sidelined over leaked Liberal texts
A probe into text messages showing Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo seeking to influence the Liberal Party has led to him stepping aside.
Vine wants ALW to shine in World Cup afterglow
Cortnee Vine has experienced newfound stardom and the Sydney winger wants the World Cup momentum to continue into the A-League Women.
Reynolds’ Broncos ‘love story’ saves him from haunting
Adam Reynolds never thought he'd love a club like he did South Sydney but he's fallen head over heels for Brisbane and has the chance to erase a bad 2020 memory
Man accused of murder over wife’s sledgehammer death
A Queensland man accused of hitting his estranged wife on the head with a sledgehammer has pleaded not guilty to murder at the start of a Supreme Court trial.
Media union furious over Pezzullo’s censorship calls
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has faced scathing criticism after suggesting the government should be able to censor stories that affect national security.
Odesa attack injures one, 19 drones destroyed: Ukraine
An attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has left one woman injured while multiple drones and missiles were destroyed, Ukraine's military says.
Payment plan to help pensioners, job seekers into work
Job seekers will get welfare benefits for up to six months as they transition into the workforce, under a suite of changes announced by the Albanese government.
NRL ready to manage heat on grand final day
Sydney's forecast heat could create challenges on grand final day, but the NRL is confident it can make any adjustments necessary.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria to begin
A trial over the repatriation of 12 Australian women and 21 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, is set to begin in the Federal Court.
Prescription pilot just the tonic for pharmacists
Pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications and administer more vaccines under a pilot program being expanded throughout Queensland.
Ireland, de Boer endorsed for AFL Commission roles
Respected administrator Andrew Ireland and ex-player Matt de Boer have been appointed to the AFL Commission.
Pressure grows on chairman as Qantas scrutiny continues
Business groups and rivals have a chance to weigh in on Qantas at an inquiry into the Qatar Airways knockback as pilots call on chair Richard Goyder to quit.
Bunker couldn’t call back all forward passes: NRL
The ARL Commission will review whether the bunker should rule on forward passes, but camera angles would still mean only some are called back before tries.
NT chief’s crepe attacker speaks after assault charge
A woman charged with assaulting the Northern Territory's chief minister with a cream-covered pancake says she was driven by frustration over a health issue.