Students left to sweat as teachers strike during exams
Teachers have walked off the job over a long-running pay dispute, disrupting crucial exams at more than 100 schools for year 10 and 11 students.
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Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry
Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.
Lions ready to handle North’s superstar double act
Brisbane's midfielders are ready to take it up to North Melbourne superstars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner in the AFLW grand final.
‘I stabbed another boy’: teenage accused killer’s words
A 15-year-old accused of murdering an older boy in an unprovoked attack shortly after school broke for the day allegedly admitted his actions to police.
Britain’s asylum policy to undergo major shake-up
Changes to refugee status in Britain are part of planned shake-up as the government tries to curb clandestine migration that's become a top concern of voters.
‘Unbelievable’: How Kerr impresses Matildas boss
Coach Joe Montemurro is delighted with Sam Kerr's presence as a leader back with the Matildas and feels her form is building too.
Key date for Lehrmann rape trial finally revealed
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann now has a date for his attempt to avoid trial on two counts of rape that were first heard in court in early 2023.
Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil
Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.
More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare
Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.
‘Regenerated’ Hawks skipper eyes Bombers grudge match
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily is edging closer to full fitness and eagerly anticipating a round-one showdown with arch-rivals Essendon next year.
Greens senator fires back at Hanson over ‘racist’ tweet
Pauline Hanson's claim she had targeted hypocrisy and not race by telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan was itself racist, a court has heard.
Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green
One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.
NRL won’t allow R360 loophole for early departees
Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.
Christmas bookings bring good tidings for pub giant
Australians look set to open their wallets over the festive period with hospitality giant Endeavour Group projecting strong Christmas pub bookings.
Lion faces up to Carlton challenge ahead of AFLW prelim
Brisbane's Belle Dawes has fired back at Carlton young gun Sophie McKay to continue the playful banter ahead of their AFLW preliminary final.
Taukeiaho’s second coming continues with new Manly deal
Siua Taukeiaho has gone from the rugby league scrapheap to earning a second season at Manly, after making use of a Sea Eagles lifeline in 2025.
Families await findings from deadly Wieambilla attack
A coroner is set to deliver his findings into the deadly Wieambilla shootings that killed six people including two police officers and a good Samaritan.
Fast bowler’s ‘second life’ towards dream Ashes debut
The revelation he could be making his Test debut in the Ashes opener has come during an already tense time for South Australia quick Brendan Doggett.
Buried snag a secret to fun-loving Blues’ success
Carlton haven't lost since star Mimi Hill buried a sausage outside Princes Park and they want to keep riding their fun wave in the AFLW preliminary final.
Teen’s potentially deadly final meal on camping trip
A spotlight is being shone on the last meal eaten by a 16-year-old boy who was camping with his friends before he collapsed and died.
Liberal dramas continue as state leader faces spill
A state Liberal leader is set to face a leadership challenge less than 12 months after rising to the top job as the party grapples with dire polling.
Australian surf great honoured with Hall of Fame award
Seven-time world champion Layne Beachley has received The Dawn award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards for her efforts in improving women's surfing.
Ukraine signs historic deal for 100 French warplanes
A deal to purchase French warplanes, munitions and drones will give Ukraine one of the greatest air defences in the world, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp
The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.
Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot
Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.
PM launches blistering attack on climate policy ‘mess’
Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.
RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts
Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
Callous killer jailed for ex-girlfriend’s brutal murder
More than 80 of Hannah McGuire's family and friends have stared down her killer as he was jailed for close to three decades for murder.
Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences
As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.
‘New direction’ as Liberals crown first woman leader
A newly minted Liberal leader has declared she has enough time to sell her vision for the state, 12 months out from an election.
CFMEU leaders adrift from ‘civilised society’
The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.