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.
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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.
Merciless Medvedev ousts de Minaur from US Open
Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur has bowed out of the US Open with a four-set fourth-round loss to former world No.1 and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev.
Six men charged with more than 100 child sex offences
Queensland detectives have charged six men with more than 100 child sex offences, and are urging parents to talk to their children about keeping safe online.
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for third month in row
Interest rates will stay unchanged at 4.1 per cent in September after outgoing RBA chief Philip Lowe's final cash rate decision.
Albanese jets to Asia for international summit season
The prime minister is launching Australia's Southeast Asia economic strategy to 2040 on a trip that includes the ASEAN, East Asia and G20 summits.
Ex-world boxing champ sentenced for violent car robbery
Ex-world boxing champion Damien Hooper was "actively psychotic" at the time he stole a car in a violent 2022 robbery, Brisbane District Court has been told.
Eagles aim to end Fremantle’s AFLW derby stronghold
The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.
More bones found in search for remains in waterway
Police have finished their search of a popular tourist spot and testing is under way after the discovery of human bones in far north Queensland.
New single-use plastic bans in QLD, WA and SA
New rules banning single-use plastics, including microbeads and polystyrene packing peanuts have come into effect in parts of the country.
Kiss overhauls coaching staff in Reds Super reshuffle
New Queensland Reds coach Less Kiss has cleaned out the Super Rugby Pacific side's coaching set-up, bringing in Brad Davis, Jonathan Fisher and Zane Hilton.
Police charges after child abuse inquiry referrals
Ten people have been charged by police as a result of a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos
Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.
Watchdog seeks record fine for Qantas cancelled flights
The head of the consumer watchdog wants Qantas to face a fine of $250 million if a cancelled tickets case against it is successful.
Albanese govt slammed for ‘reckless’ mine approval
Green groups have lashed the federal government and questioned its climate credentials after it approved its fourth coal project this year.
Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia
A bonus touchscreen, better lighting and new shape: Tesla has unveiled upgrades for its Model 3 vehicle in a move that could drive more electric sales.