Paramedics being poached but NSW won’t raise pay offer
Paramedics in NSW say a four per cent pay rise offer is not enough and have resumed industrial action to make their point to the state government
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Mass changes loom as Wallabies return to MCG
The Wallabies' backline is set to be overhauled as coach Eddie Jones eyes bulk changes to the side that will play the All Blacks at the MCG.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Roosters’ Walker has final test before return: Robinson
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says injured halfback Sam Walker is on the cusp of returning to action from an anterior cruciate ligament sprain.
Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined $20 million after an app that claimed to protect user data was found to have leveraged it for commercial gain.
Souths extend Tatola, Warriors lock in Pompey
Prop Tevita Tatola has been handed a five-year contract extension by South Sydney, while the Warriors have given a two-year deal to utility back Adam Pompey.
Purse bid called for Jai Opetaia’s maiden title defence
The location of Jai Opetaia's first world-title defence is up for grabs after the IBF requested purse bids for his fight against challenger Richard Riakporhe.
High-profile man accused of rape wants ‘old’ phone data
A man who's been accused of rape and cannot be named for legal reasons wants access to phone data from six months prior to the alleged "event".
Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice
A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.
Eels captain Gutherson taking no notice of Storm record
Parramatta have a better winning record over Melbourne than any other side in recent times, but Clint Gutherson doesn't want his team to get complacent.
Special connection binds Queensland’s Matildas to Boon
The Matildas' Queenslanders had an emotional reunion with their former physiotherapist Jo Boon, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, in Brisbane.
First languages court between a dock and a hard place
Aboriginal people are massively over-represented in the criminal justice system, and a scarcity of interpreters is only adding to the problem.
Philippines stun Women’s World Cup co-hosts New Zealand
Western Sydney striker Sarina Bolden has scored the only goal of the game to give the Philippines a history-making Women's World Cup win over New Zealand.
Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace
A new "horseshoe" configuration will be deployed in the fight to contain and eradicate a destructive invasive insect species marching south.
Home-charging change could put brakes on electric cars
A proposed change to the way power providers deal with electric vehicle charging in Queensland could be a disincentive for consumers, experts warn.
Tedesco lifts Roosters ahead of Walsh clash: Keary
Luke Keary says the Roosters will have a 'big job' nullifying Brisbane whiz Reece Walsh but the most recent form of skipper James Tedesco has him enthused.
Author’s shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win
A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.
Rinehart knew tenements jointly owned: Wrights
Gina Rinehart knew in the 1980s some iron ore-rich mining tenements were co-owned by another company, lawyers for her father's former business partner say.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger
Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games.
Broncos biter Werner handed two-game NRLW ban
Brisbane Broncos NRLW winger Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games and been found guilty of biting Sydney Roosters counterpart Jamye Fressard.
China replaces foreign minister after one-month absence
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been removed from his post after seven months in the job and been replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi.
Greece sees some respite as stubborn wildfires rage on
Greek broadcaster ERT says 10 per cent of the island of Rhodes' land area has burned while two pilots have died after their plane fighting wildfires crashed.
Titmus’ master-plan working perfectly at world titles
The master plan of Australian ace Ariarne Titmus is coming together perfectly ahead of her 200 metres freestyle final at the world championships.
Justice system ‘protects the bad guys’ in rape cases
The delicate balance between protecting an accused's right to innocence and a complainant's right to justice in rape cases is being examined by parliament.
Healthy outlook for global economy but risks linger
Stronger growth and lower inflation suggest the global economy is heading in the right direction, but the International Monetary Fund warns challenges remain.
Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women’s Hospital
Victoria's publicly funded homebirth program will be expanded to three extra hospitals, including the Royal Women's Hospital, the state government says.
Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks
Anthony Albanese has landed in New Zealand for a two-day visit to discuss regional security, trade and football with counterpart Chris Hipkins.
‘Business as usual’: Closing the Gap efforts inadequate
Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Israel’s Netanyahu takes hit in polls as crisis deepens
Israel's long-serving right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a hit in the polls as the country's judicial crisis deepens amid mass street protests.