Many struggle to meet health costs: survey
Many financially disadvantaged Australians and those with chronic conditions face difficulty meeting healthcare costs, a survey of 5000 adults shows.
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Gig work ‘exacerbates’ gender inequalities
A new study has found the national gig economy can "reproduce and exacerbate" existing gender inequalities.
Perry uncertain of World Cup semi start
Australia will take on West Indies on Wednesday for a place in the Women's Cricket World Cup final but it remains uncertain if Ellyse Perry will be in the XI.
COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Slingsby steers Australia to SailGP glory
Team Australia have successfully defended their SailGP title to seal another $1 million ($A1.3m) pay day on a wild afternoon on San Francisco Bay.
Demons’ Jackson hot property in AFL
Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.
Qld govt demands flood-proofing in budget
Queensland's treasurer says flood-proofing the state needs to be an urgent priority in Tuesday's federal budget ahead of long-term infrastructure projects.
Wins for Kyrgios, Kokkinakis at Miami Open
Australian pair Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have continued their stellar 2022 seasons to advance to the last 16 at the Miami Open.
Australia ‘alienates’ Pacific: Albanese
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.
Scheffler snares Match Play and world No.1
Scottie Scheffler has become the 25th world No.1 golfer by winning the World Golf Championships Match Play title in Texas, for his third title in six weeks.
Wakeham passes first test as Bulldogs half
Brandon Wakeham will likely get a shot to wear the Canterbury No.7 jersey after getting an early pass mark from coach Trent Barrett in the 13-12 loss to Manly.
‘Market has spoken’ on NSW hydrogen hubs
The NSW government has received an "overwhelming level" of interest in proposals to turn two coal mining regions into production hubs for renewable hydrogen.
Northern NSW in ‘disbelief’ at more rains
NSW SES has issued evacuation orders for parts of Lismore and Kyogle as the devastated region braces for more flooding.
Treasurer upbeat on PM’s virus response
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg believes Prime Minister Scott Morrison has done an extraordinary job steering Australia through the pandemic.
Cron to take over as Force rugby coach
Simon Cron will replace Tim Sampson as Western Force coach at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, lured from Japan by Andrew Forrest.
Solomons-China link ‘gravely concerns’ NZ
New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to find their security arrangements from within the Pacific family of nations, rather than China.
One missing, one dead in Qld floodwaters
One man is dead, another is missing and a southeast Queensland town is on alert as the region faces another night of intense rainfall and possible flooding.
No help for some flood-affected farmers
Flood-affected farmers in northern NSW say they're yet to receive any financial help a month after the disaster, because of their off-farm earnings.
Hannah feared DV order would antagonise ex
Hannah Clarke told police her estranged husband was "a psycho" after he took one of their children after the couple separated in 2019, an inquest has been told.
Family of missing NSW woman renew search
The family of missing NSW woman Niamh Maye are hoping a new website and podcast will elicit answers to her disappearance 20 years ago.
Pre-election budget to ease cost of living
Tuesday night's federal budget is expected to include a cut to the fuel excise as well as assistance for more first home buyers.
Kimberley Kitching farewelled by Senate
The late Kimberley Kitching has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues in a special sitting of the Senate on Monday.
Noble sees scrappy AFL win vital for North
North Melbourne were widely expected to smash an undermanned West Coast but just scraped home in a narrow AFL win by 15 points.
Soldier refuses to give evidence in court
Government MP and former soldier Andrew Hastie has defended speaking to journalists about alleged war crimes, while a fresh SAS witness has refused to speak.
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that in talks due to take place in Istanbul his government will prioritise the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
Taipans edge bottom of NBL table Breakers
Breakers teenager Ousmane Dieng played the best game of his NBL career but his missed three-point attempt handed Cairns a tense 93-90 win.
Streaming, fan voting to shake up Oscars
Frontrunners CODA and The Power of the Dog could deliver the first Oscar for best picture to a streaming service when Hollywood gathers for the Academy Awards.
Cherry-Evans field goal kicks Manly home
Daly Cherry-Evans has proven the difference again after slotting the 23rd field goal of his career to help Manly to a 13-12 NRL win over Canterbury.
Glaetzer wins fifth national sprint crown
Three-time Olympian Matthew Glaetzer has beaten defending champion Matt Richardson to take out the sprint at the Australian track cycling championships.
Dearden ‘belongs’ in Brisbane NRL return
Victory was sweet for North Queensland's Tom Dearden, who pulled the strings in his first game in Brisbane since being let go by the Broncos last year.
Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.