Aged care pay rise not in federal budget
The federal government has not yet budgeted for an aged care worker pay rise, ahead of a Fair Work Commission decision on the issue later this year.
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Richmond to stick with Balta in attack
Noah Balta is set to feature in attack for Richmond against St Kilda after booting an AFL career-best four goals last week.
Bullock appointed Reserve Bank deputy
The Reserve Bank of Australia has its first female deputy governor in its 62-year history, Michele Bullock, who replaces the retiring Guy Debelle.
Qld govt won’t order new land valuations
The Queensland government has defended an unexpected hike in land values in flood-hit areas, saying valuations take in data from previous flood events.
Smaller cities lead growth in home values
Home values were up 0.7 per cent in March, with Sydney and Melbourne declining and smaller cities punching above their weight.
Footy gods will smile on NRL Tigers: Tamou
Wests Tigers forward James Tamou has faith the footy gods will soon reward the NRL club's effort despite their heartbreaking 8-6 loss to Gold Coast.
Qld warns elective surgeries could be cut
Some Queensland hospitals are considering suspending elective surgeries with the state dealing with 59,300 active COVID-19 cases.
Temperatures dip as winds batter NSW coast
NSW has moved on from relentless rain to gusty winds topping over 100 kilometres per hour, with the cold also setting in.
Pakistan, Italy wind down virus campaign
Official campaigns to combat COVID-19 are winding down in Pakistan and Italy.
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Russia lets gas flow to Europe
Peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv have resumed as Russia allowed gas to keep flowing to Europe despite a deadline for buyers to pay in roubles or be cut off.
Souths to put Panthers’ fortress to test
Penrith welcome South Sydney to Panthers Stadium on Friday with an impressive record at their home ground working in their favour.
SAS witness a liar and fantasist: lawyer
A former SAS soldier giving evidence at a defamation suit launched by Ben Roberts-Smith has denied making up claims he staged a mock execution and bullied him.
Star boss denies ‘advocating’ for casino
The head of Star Entertainment's financial crime unit has continued his evidence at an inquiry into whether The Star is fit to retain its Sydney casino licence.
Ukraine envoy lists lethal aid wish list
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.
Overhaul of COVID-19 quarantine proposed
One of Australia's leading health bodies has recommended quarantine measures be removed for COVID-19 close contacts.
Aged care reform pledge as election looms
Anthony Albanese has used his budget reply speech to pledge $2.56 billion to help the country's aged care sector, with the election just weeks away.
Parliament rape suspect ruling reserved
The ACT Supreme Court will hand down its judgment on whether there will be a halt to criminal proceedings against rape suspect Bruce Lehrmann next week.
Hawks beat Bullets to go third in NBL
Justinian Jessup scored a NBL career-high of 29 points to help Illawarra to an 87-70 home win over Brisbane that lifted them above Perth into third place.
Bulldogs break through for first AFL win
Winless through the opening two AFL rounds, the Western Bulldogs are on the board for 2022 after a hard-fought 11-point victory over Sydney.
Titans steal NRL win over luckless Tigers
AJ Brimson's chaotic late try has stolen an 8-6 NRL win for Gold Coast over luckless Wests Tigers at CBUS Super Stadium.
McDermott ton but Aussies lose in Pakistan
Ben McDermott has struck his maiden ODI century but Pakistan recorded their highest successful run chase to overhaul Australia's 8-348 and win by six wickets.
Five dead in Victorian helicopter crash
Four men and a woman are among five people who perished after a helicopter crashed in regional Victoria.
Dons axe Smith in search for AFL win
Devon Smith has been dropped by Essendon for the AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night after he had just four disposals in round two.
Dockers coach Longmuir in COVID protocols
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been forced into COVID-19 isolation and will miss the Dockers' AFL derby against West Coast.
Gas producer Arrow Energy fined $1m in Qld
Queensland's Department of Resources has fined coal seam gas producer Arrow Energy $1 million following concerns raised by landholders in the state's south.
Dolphins signal changing of swim guard
Swimming Australia have named a group to lead the team to Paris 2024, replacing Mitch Larkin, Bronte and Cate Campbell, who may not appear at the event.
Bombers buoyed by Tipungwuti’s progression
Essendon's AFL season has started in disastrous fashion but the Bombers will soon be able to fit livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti into their forward line.
Fijian Drua coach tests positive for COVID
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has tested positive to COVID-19 just as his squad was forced to relocate from their flooded Lennox Heads base to the Gold Coast.
Meaney happy to fill holes in Storm squad
After three lean NRL seasons with Canterbury, Nick Meaney says he couldn't knock back a chance to join Melbourne, who host the Bulldogs on Sunday.
Brumbies the Aust ‘pinnacle’: O’Connor
James O'Connor thinks influential prop Taniela Tupou is reach his potential as the Queensland Reds prepare to host the table-topping Brumbies on Saturday.
Souths primed for Cleary’s NRL return
South Sydney travel to face a Penrith side that welcomes back star halfback Nathan Cleary in Friday's grand-final rematch.