Super boost kicks off new financial year
Australian workers will be entitled to more superannuation while some households face bigger power bills in the new financial year.
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Emergency payments end before COVID surge
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the government can't continue to fund COVID-19 payments and urged people to get their boosters as soon as possible.
NATO prepares for long Ukraine conflict
US President Joe Biden has signalled he expects a long conflict in Ukraine, offering to support the country "for as long as it takes".
Russian missiles kill 19 people near Odesa
At least 19 people have been killed in Russian missile attacks on an apartment building and a resort near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa.
No deal between rail union, NSW government
Sydney commuters can expect more travel chaos next week after the NSW government and rail unions failed to reach an agreement over safety concerns.
Kyrgios fined $US10,000 for Wimbledon spit
Nick Kyrgios, who's into Wimbledon's last 32, has been fined $US10,000 for unsportsmanlike behaviour in his first-round match, when he spat towards a spectator.
France can ‘trust me’ after subs rift: PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has declared Anthony Albanese "is not responsible" for the submarine debacle.
Qld to expand ban on single use plastics
Queensland will expand its single-use plastics ban, with cotton buds, microbeads and mass balloon releases the next to go, and coffee cups in the cross hairs.
House prices in descent as rates rise
Home values fell across the country in June, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, after the central bank raised interest rates for the second month in a row.
Former judge heads Qld’s Star casino probe
A probe into the Star Group's Queensland casinos will be headed by a former judge and have the full powers of a commission of enquiry.
Opetaia’s plan to end Briedis reign
Jai Opetaia will become Australia's only current male boxing world champion if he beats Latvian cruiserweight Mairis Briedis on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Vixens aim to take down ‘lethal’ Fever
The Melbourne Vixens will have to overcome a 13,000-strong crowd at Perth's RAC Arena if they are to win this year's grand final against the West Coast Fever.
Roosters back culture with Lodge deal
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes his NRL club's strong culture can help get the best from expected new signing Matt Lodge.
Dockers coach backs midfield to the hilt
Fremantle's midfielders will be looking to bounce back from their poor display against Carlton when they take on Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Swans’ Parker prepared for fiery AFL clash
Essendon and Sydney do battle again on Saturday, less than two months since Luke Parker ridiculed Dylan Shiel for not going hard enough in a contest.
Panthers stars return for Roosters clash
Penrith's representative stars are all set to back up in Friday's clash against the Sydney Roosters, with coach Ivan Cleary hoping they're mentally switched on.
NSW woman guilty over SA poisoning
A Supreme Court judge has handed down a guilty verdict in the case of a NSW woman accused of the poisoning murder of her partner at their Adelaide home.
Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager faces jail time
Titus Day, the former manager of Guy Sebastian, has been found guilty of dozens of charges that he fraudulently embezzled money out of the pop star.
Woman dragged 350m in Qld carjacking
A woman suffered potentially fatal friction burns and hit her head so hard her hair was embedded in the kerb when dragged 350m in a carjacking, a court heard.
NSW clears nine Sydney Harbours in a year
Conservationists say land is being cleared in NSW at an alarming rate and the government must apply the brakes to protect wildlife and fight climate change.
Green bats Aussies to safety after storm
Australia have finished a wild second day with a 101-run lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, with Cameron Green's 77 helping them to 8-313.
Labor starts national culture policy talks
Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.
Under-fire St Kilda to give King more help
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten admits the Saints have become too Max King-focused and will need to switch things up to snap their three-game AFL losing streak.
Virus vaccine contract review ordered
An urgent review of Australia's pharmaceutical contracts to help the nation best respond to new COVID variants has been ordered by the federal government.
Matildas star Fowler backs embattled coach
Fresh off earning a bumper move to Manchester City, Matildas wunderkind Mary Fowler has thrown her support behind embattled coach Tony Gustavsson.
TGA paves way for under-fives vaccine
The TGA has given approval for Pfizer to submit an application for extending the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age.
Murder mural painted against Chris Dawson
Crown prosecutors have described how bruises seen on Lyn Dawson before she disappeared were one piece of a larger picture showing she was killed by her husband.
BBL gets first big win with Du Plessis
South African star Faf du Plessis has nominated for the BBL draft, marking the first major coup in Cricket Australia's attempts to revitalise the competition.
More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite
A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.
More free flu shots in NSW, Qld, WA, SA
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have all extended their free influenza vaccination programs, with hospitals inundated with people falling ill.
Ponga absence overshadows Knights’ clash
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga will be missing as Newcastle hosts Gold Coast on Friday night after another head knock, while David Fifita returns for the visitors.