Minimum wage rise the right decision: PM
Despite business concern over a rise in the minimum wage in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the move was the correct one.
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Supply tight, but blackouts likely avoided
Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.
Witness says Dawson asked how to kill wife
A former rugby league player and convicted arsonist has claimed he was approached by Chris Dawson in 1975 about getting rid of his wife.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons from West
Kyiv is imploring allies for more weapons in the face of Russia's offensive in Ukraine's east, saying its forces could win with the right equipment.
US central bank hikes by 75 basis points
The US Federal Reserve has approved its largest interest rate increase in more than a quarter of a century to stem a surge in inflation.
‘Gamechanger’ reform to NSW preschools
Every child in NSW will get free play-based learning in the year before they start school, in a major shake-up of the education system from 2030.
Extra Vic pre-school year in $9b overhaul
Victorian parents will be able to enrol their children in an extra year of pre-school for free, in a generational overhaul of early education.
Energy supply conditions easing in NSW
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.
Suspect shot UK reporter: Brazil police
Brazilian investigators say a man has confessed to shooting dead UK reporter Dom Phillips and his companion Bruno Pereira, and led officers to their bodies.
Fewer COVID-19 deaths under female leaders
Countries with female leaders recorded 40 per cent fewer COVID-19 deaths compared to those run by men, new research from the University of Queensland says.
Qld to invest $15m in battery testing
The Queensland budget will include $15 million for battery testing, while Treasurer Cameron Dick has not ruled out lifting fees and charges.
McCullough milestone in Dragons NRL clash
South Sydney will chase three straight wins for the first time this season and come up against a St George Illawarra side celebrating a veteran's milestone.
Fractured back for Docker Sam Switkowski
Fremantle goalsneak Sam Switkowski won't be allowed to run for the near future after being diagnosed with a back fracture.
No such thing as safe seats: Labor chief
Labor's national secretary Paul Erickson says the party won the federal election because it talked about the future and offered a viable alternative.
Fire-hit gliders offered new forest homes
Ecologists have high hopes for a new nesting box specially designed for temperature-sensitive greater gliders that lost their forest homes in the bushfires.
Fatal shot fired in robbery, court hears
An intruder panicked and fatally shot a Queensland mother in a robbery gone wrong when a man jumped out wielding nunchucks, a court has heard.
WA parliament to probe MP’s court claims
A West Australian parliamentary committee will examine claims independent MP James Hayward misrepresented his duties while facing court on child abuse charges.
Above inflation wage increase for lowest paid
The 5.2 per cent increase for the country's lowest-paid workers was necessary to deal with rising grocery and fuel prices, with inflation sitting on 5.1 per cent and set to go to six per cent by the end of the year.
NRLW accelerates growth to 10 teams
The NRL has confirmed the NRLW will expand to a 10-team competition in 2023 with Canberra, Cronulla, North Queensland and Wests Tigers joining.
Judge rules out new Dawson witnesses
Witnesses who recently come forward during Chris Dawson's trial have had their evidence rejected by the court.
Brisbane to hike short-term rental rates
Brisbane Mayor Adrian Schrinner threatens to hike rates for short-term rental owners by 50 per cent if they don't return properties to the long-term market.
Suspension won’t set Smith back: Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident suspended star Bailey Smith's form won't be affected long-term by any additional ban from the AFL.
More men sought mental help during COVID
Research has shed light on GPs' crucial role in providing mental health support, as COVID-19 restrictions coincided with many men seeking help.
Queenslanders dodge electricity outages
Queenslanders have avoided power outages as the federal energy regulator takes control of the wholesale national supply market.
Latrell not fit for Origin, says Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says it's not fair on an underdone Latrell Mitchell that he's being considered for a State of Origin recall in game two.
Halfback Williams to depart Raiders
Veteran Canberra half Sam Williams has agreed to leave the Raiders immediately, as NRL and Super League clubs circle for his signature.
Melbourne’s Gawn out injured in AFL
Melbourne's premiership captain Max Gawn will miss up to five weeks of the AFL season because of an ankle injury, in a fresh blow for the Demons.
Court approves $8.9b Crown takeover
The federal court has approved Blackstone's $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts, with James Packer to receive more than $3b from the deal.
Staggs, Tupou picked for Tonga’s NZ Test
Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.
WC reality yet to hit Socceroos: Cahill
Socceroo great Tim Cahill says the magnitude of Australia's World Cup qualification will still be sinking for Graham Arnold and his players.
COVID delays Papenhuyzen’s Storm return
Melbourne's hopes of having Ryan Papenhuyzen back on deck to face Brisbane on Friday night have been dashed with the gun fullback contracting COVID-19.