Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
Another cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.
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Bennett’s ark: O’Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
Greens hold keys to success for affordable housing fund
A $10 billion social and affordable housing plan promised by Labor will need Greens support to pass parliament and the minor party wants changes.
King’s speech: Titans’ Foran inspired by Lewis on debut
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
Future of Victorian electric vehicle tax up in the air
The High Court is set to rule on whether Victoria's electric vehicle tax is constitutional in a case that could decide what levies states can impose.
Injured Broncos fullback Walsh in doubt for NRL opener
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh wants to emulate areas of club legend Darren Lockyer's play when he returns from a fractured eye socket suffered on Sunday.
Murder charge dropped after 78-year-old mother dies
Queensland Police have dropped a murder charge after a woman accused of killing her autistic son more than 50 years ago passed away at the age of 78.
Roar ALW ‘keeper makes US side after cancer battle
Brisbane Roar goalkeeper and inspirational cancer survivor Hensley Hancuff is ready to play for the US against France in two under-23 showdowns.
Army vet in need of mental health in prison, judge says
Christopher James Finn is in urgent need of mental health treatment in prison after suffering complex post traumatic stress disorder as a soldier, a judge says.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Olympian Peter Bol’s provisional doping ban lifted
The provisional doping suspension handed down to Australian athletics star Peter Bol has been lifted after his A and B samples didn't match.
Parking loophole closed to stop ‘predatory companies’
The Queensland government will close a loophole allowing the release of vehicle registration information to private parking operators.
Westpac to close branches despite Senate inquiry plea
A week after the launch of a Senate inquiry into regional bank closures, Westpac has announced it will close 20 branches, including in major farming regions.
Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled
In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.
Heavy-duty trucks go electric for Queensland trial
Electric trucks capable of carrying huge payloads will be driven on Queensland roads for three months in the latest zero-emission transport trial.
Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims
Head coach Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended from the women's basketball team following bullying allegations made against him.
Murder-accused boyfriend admits seeing body in bath
The man accused of murdering Melbourne woman Sarah Gatt denies killing her but admits he saw her remains in the bath four months later and said nothing.
Carey brushes off Border’s Aussie Test criticism
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey believes the tourists are playing with the right mentality despite coming under fire from cricket legend Allan Border.
Golden dream offsets NBA frustrations for Boomers pair
Jock Landale and Patty Mills are unfazed by their lack of NBA minutes this season, determined to lead the Boomers to World Cup gold later this year.
Concerns for children lead to vapes and tobacco seizure
An alleged illegal tobacco and e-cigarette operation has been disrupted in Queensland after investigations pointed to peak sales before and after school.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
Former defence chief delivers ‘urgent’ military review
A review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.
‘Delinquent’ mum slept as kids died in hot car
Queensland woman Kerri-Ann Conley has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two young daughters by leaving them in a hot car for nine hours in 2019.
Knicks end Simmons’ run, Thybulle thrives for Blazers
Australian Matisse Thybulle was prolific in his Portland debut, while compatriot Ben Simmons finally lost an NBA game against the New York Knicks.
Bomber is Wright on track to play AFL practice games
Essendon tall forward Peter Wright is set to play the club's AFL practice matches after being given the all-clear from a minor calf injury.
Garbo strike leaves Sydney stewing in its own stench
Striking garbage workers have left 35,000 bins uncollected in inner-Sydney, wreaking havoc on residents' sense of smell and hygiene.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Penrith lose Edwards, Martin for World Club Challenge
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
Prisoner stands trial accused of raping three inmates
Accused serial sex offender Raymond Henry Garland allegedly raped a fellow inmate a day after the man arrived at the Queensland jail, a court has been told.
Matt Short stands tall as Vics crush Qld in One-Day Cup
Matt Short starred to keep Victoria's One-Day Cup hopes intact with a crushing penultimate-round win over an outclassed Queensland.
Lions look for new skipper after Dayne Zorko steps down
The Brisbane Lions are on the hunt for a new captain after Dayne Zorko made the surprise decision to step down from the role.