Work law reform hinges on small business
The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses exempted.
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Qld baby murder suspects face court
Queensland police are urging people to come forward if they have evidence about a couple charged with murdering a baby boy at a Logan caravan park.
Demons’ old hands steering AFLW flag bid
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear and five of his players remain from the inaugural AFLW season, hoping to lead the club to its first women's premiership.
Smith wants Scott shootout but rivals loom
Adam Scott set the early Australian PGA Championship pace before being overhauled by co-leaders Min Woo Lee, Jason Scrivener and John Lyras in Brisbane.
Harvey Norman spruiks Malaysia opportunity
Harvey Norman, which is holding its annual general meeting, says quarterly sales for its 28 Malaysian outlets have jumped by almost 40 per cent.
US gay bar shooting suspect in court
The battered suspect in a mass shooting that killed five people in Colorado Springs has appeared at a court hearing via videolink from jail - in a wheelchair.
Retired Gallen ‘will never fight SBW’
Retired rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen is adamant he won't return to the ring to fight bitter rival and fellow former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams.
Qld inquiry focuses on murder DNA failure
Public hearings into the Queensland government-run Forensic and Scientific Services lab have resumed, with the final report due within weeks.
Rain, shocks slow Indonesia quake rescuers
Aftershocks and heavy rain have hampered the increasingly frantic search for survivors of the Indonesian earthquake as the death toll rises to 271.
SA salvage Shield draw with Queensland
Queensland have missed their chance to claim an outright win over South Australia in the Sheffield Shield and solidify their top-two spot.
Legal delays over Foster’s Bitcoin charges
Peter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam will continue into 2023 after his case was adjourned.
Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog
The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public hearings.
Finch spared jail after cocaine ‘spiral’
Former NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offending.
Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is being planned.
NSW set 268 target in Shield wicket fest
NSW need 268 runs to beat runaway Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia after 20 wickets fell on an eventful day two at the SCG.
AFLW star Anderson’s nod to Lions history
Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and fairest award.
Sixers earn last laugh over happy Simmons
Ben Simmons defied the raucous boos in Philadelphia to flirt with a triple-double, although his Brooklyn side faded to lose by nine in his NBA homecoming.
Man used drugs and sex to ‘corrupt’ girls
Tristen Michael Black has been given a suspended sentence for using methamphetamine to procure two 14-year old girls for sex and attempted sexual abuse.
Hastings adamant best will come at Knights
Jackson Hastings believes he will enter his prime as a playmaker at Newcastle as he attempts to return the battling NRL club to the finals.
Study identifies youth self-harm clusters
The Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas has identified worrying clusters and how triggering factors vary in each region and state.
Leishman hopeful LIV, PGA can co-exist
At peace with his decision to join LIV Golf, Marc Leishman returns to Australia hoping the new series can co-exist alongside the PGA Tour.
Herbert eyes Masters ahead of Aust swing
Lucas Herbert has reflected on his President's Cup non-selection ahead of a crucial Australian swing where he can book a Masters return.
Final Vic election push as costs revealed
Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.
Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023
Gillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.
Government cool on workplace bill changes
Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.
Wellington at peace with shock T20 snub
Star Adelaide Strikers spinner Amanda Jade-Wellington is hoping to put her international snub to the side when she competes in the WBBL finals.
Woman ‘shocked’ after Qld stab victim died
A woman has told Brisbane Supreme Court that she was in complete shock when she found out Joel Frew died of a knife wound after dropping him off at hospital.
Qld cop perpetrators face sack in reforms
Queensland's top cop will this week start issuing show-cause notices to police officers involved in past cases of bullying, harassment, abuse or assault.
Smith wants home LIV event in Queensland
Buoyed by Australia's reception for the divisive LIV Golf tour, Cameron Smith is hopeful of convincing powerbrokers to take an event to his native Queensland.
Compliance, Crown weigh on Star’s revenue
Star Entertainment says it faces a steep remediation bill even as revenue drops at its flagship Sydney casino.
Min Woo running hot but empty on RQ return
Min Woo Lee's never-ending golf summer has brought him back to Royal Queensland in Brisbane for the second staging of the Australian PGA Championship this year.