Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Labor will advocate for a significant pay rise for aged care workers in a submission to the independent Fair Work Commission.
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NRL player tells jury he wasn’t stabber
Many Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu, giving evidence at his trial, has told a jury he did not bring a knife to a Sydney church dance and denies the stabbing.
Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
AFLW players boosted for quick turnaround
After a period of uncertainty, Melbourne's Libby Birch believes AFLW players have been reinvigorated for season seven, which has been brought forward to August.
Seven charged in $40m Qld cannabis bust
Seven men have been charged and almost $40 million worth of cannabis allegedly seized after police swooped on a farm in southeast Queensland.
Queensland over peak of COVID-19 wave
Pressure on Queensland's health system is beginning to ease after the state passed a peak in COVID-19 hospitalisations much earlier than modelling predicted.
Raiders ready to cop Stuart’s punishment
The Canberra Raiders say they are ready to accept any punishment handed down for Ricky Stuart's post-match tirade, which could include a suspension.
Murder charges over Queensland shootings
The accused man who fatally shot three family members on a remote Queensland cattle property has been charged with murder.
Muslim pioneer Rahimi wins boxing medal
Tina Rahimi has marked an historic appearance as the first Muslim woman boxer to compete at the Commonwealth Games for Australia by punching her way to a medal.
Triple killing gunman suspect in police custody
The person police believe is responsible for the shooting deaths of three people on a property in rural Queensland is being held alongside two others.
Broncos’ slow starts have Walters stumped
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters admits he is unsure what is behind his side's recent habit of starting NRL games slowly.
Nigeria paralifters outed for running late
Two of Nigeria's powerlifting gold-medal favourites at the Com Games have been disqualified for turning up late for an event won by England's Zoe Newson.
Holloway set to earn first Wallabies cap
Jed Holloway has been named to make his Wallabies debut at blindside flanker in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Sunday.
Force win tug-of-war for Reds playmaker
The Western Force have won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.
Russian offensive pressures Ukraine’s east
Ukraine says a Russian push in the east looks like an attempt to force it to divert troops as Amnesty criticised Ukraine for basing troops in residential areas.
Disco Wilson rips into Games bowls defence
Aaron Wilson may have to start thinking how to top his Gold Coast celebrations after an unbeaten start to his lawn bowls singles defence in Birmingham.
RBA outlook could line up with Treasury
The central bank will release its quarterly Statement on Monetary policy, setting out new forecasts for the economy, labour market, wages and inflation.
Barilaro’s former chief at NY job inquiry
John Barilaro's former chief of staff will give evidence to the NSW parliamentary committee examining his appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role.
Jacqui Lambie to speak at veterans inquiry
Long-term veterans advocate and senator, Jacqui Lambie, will on Friday give evidence at a royal commission examining suicide among ex-service personnel.
Australians win gold amid cycling drama
Australian cycling stars Grace Brown and Rohan Dennis have won the Commonwealth Games road time trials.
Dennis wins in drama-filled time trial
Rohan Dennis has survived a tricky technical course to finally take Commonwealth games gold while while key rival Geraint Thomas crashed.
Aussie volley girls stay up for Games tilt
Australian beach volleyball pair Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy have managed the whistlestop, high-energy nature of their sport's world tour well.
Roosters beat Broncos, boost finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters have claimed an important NRL win over Brisbane that could prove vital to their hopes of finishing the season in the top eight.
Patterson, Olyslagers cruise through
Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers have got a feel for the conditions at Alexander Stadium during Commonwealth Games high jump qualifying.
Alleged backpacker killer granted bail
Tobias Moran, accused of murdering Simone Strobel in 2005, will be released on bail after prosecutors decided not to proceed with an application for detention.
Jamaica stun Diamonds in Games thriller
Jamaica have beaten Australia 57-55 on the back of a furious final-quarter comeback to take top spot heading into the Commonwealth Games netball semis.
All Blacks recall Clarke to face Boks
Hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is back in the All Blacks' starting team to face South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Coates set for timely Storm NRL return
Melbourne flyer Xavier Coates looks set for a return against Gold Coast on Friday night as the Storm focus on holding down their NRL top-four berth.
Aust rhythmic gymnasts land team silver
Australia's rhythmic gymnasts Lidiia Iakovleva, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva and Ashari Jesse Gill have claimed silver in the team event in Birmingham.
England set up netball semi with Aussies
England have beaten reigning world champions New Zealand 54-44 to book a Commonwealth Games netball semi-final against Australia.
Two PBs and Games gold for Denny
Big Matty Denny has become the sixth Australian to win Commonwealth Games discus gold after smashing his personal best twice in Birmingham.