Gas windfall ‘war profits’ surge to $40b
Gas producers face pressure to share their profits with taxpayers to help households and businesses pay bills, but it's been ruled out for next week's budget.
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More rural towns lose their last bank
The Finance Sector Union says Westpac has announced the closure of 23 of its group's branches across Australia, with the loss of 92 jobs.
New home building activity drying up
Builders still have a record amount of work on their plates but new activity is easing back, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Renshaw drops anchor as Bulls, Blues toil
Matt Renshaw has reminded Australian cricket of his patience, batting through the second day of Queensland's Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
St Kilda set to confirm Lyon AFL reunion
St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.
Players free to boycott T20 WC sponsorship
The ICC will not sanction any player who opts out receiving a man-of-the-match award at the T20 World Cup based on personal beliefs against sponsors.
End of rental scheme a major risk for Qld
On the eve Queensland's housing summit, the state government has warned 10,000 homes will be less affordable when a federal subsidy scheme ends.
Simmons still in NBA trial and error mode
Ben Simmons' NBA return remains the hot topic for a team not short on storylines as Brooklyn prepare for their season opener against New Orleans.
Kruse, Zullo eye Roar rescue mission
Former Socceroos and Brisbane Roar favourites Robbie Kruse and Michael Zullo are training at their former A-League club as they work towards a comeback.
Wallabies take World Cup mindset to Europe
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies are treating the five-Test spring tour of Europe like a mini Rugby World Cup ahead of next year's global showpiece.
Escapee shot within 11 seconds, trial told
The shooting death of an escaping inmate by a prison officer outside a northern NSW hospital was murder, a jury has been told.
New reward in probe of Qld woman’s death
Police are hopeful a new reward will help them identify other people involved in a 61-year-old woman's alleged murder, after making their first arrest in March.
Jewell posts ton as Tasmania beat SA
Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.
‘Flight shaming’ could hurt Aussie travel
An expert has warned the Australian travel industry must take action to address aircraft emissions, or face backlash from consumers.
Qld lab, cops couldn’t strike testing deal
A probe into Queensland's public forensics lab has heard it couldn't get police to limit testing requests when it was facing capacity and budget pressures.
Supermarket support as refugees retrain
Refugees who once worked as doctors and accountants are helping to pack online shopping orders as they pursue their studies and put down roots in Brisbane.
Iron ore railcars to be made in WA
More iron ore rail cars will be made in Western Australia rather than overseas in the latest manufacturing commitment in the state.
Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have received their worst-possible WBBL injury news, with Indian superstar Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Body found in floodwaters as rain hits NSW
More dangerous thunderstorms are threatening to bring renewed flood risks across NSW, as police confirm a man's body has been found in floodwaters.
England suffer massive T20 World Cup blow
England have been left with a major selection headache following news Reece Topley has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.
Pay secrecy clauses on chopping block
The Albanese government has kicked off its workplace reform agenda with a suite of measures to close the gender pay gap.
Australia eye shot at historic T20 defence
Aaron Finch's T20 team can join the great West Indies side of the 1970s and Australia of the late 1990s and early 2000s as the only teams to defend a World Cup.
Roar slammed for scrapping junior teams
Football Australia will meet with the Brisbane Roar to discuss the A-League club's controversial move to effectively scrap its academy system.
BHP ‘well-positioned’ for more uncertainty
Amid tricky global conditions, mining giant BHP is backing itself to win long-term from the mega-trends of decarbonisation and electrification.
Chameera injury mars crucial Sri Lanka win
UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan took a hat-trick in an eventful T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka, whose pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera hobbled off the ground.
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
America's largest car-sharing service has announced plans to launch in Australia this year in what could create a competitive market for Christmas travel.
NSW floods to ‘continue for months’
More widespread rain across NSW is fuelling continued flooding as rivers rise, people evacuate towns and authorities warn the floods will continue for months.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Group of fans urge Freo to cut Woodside
A group of Fremantle fans, including the club's inaugural football manager, are lobbying the Dockers to cut ties with Woodside energy, a petrol and gas company.