Labor to back coalition religious bill
Labor will back the religious discrimination bill, but will move amendments in four areas to protect Australians from other forms of discrimination.
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Qld govt keen to assist aged care centres
The Health Minister says the Queensland government is assisting private aged care amid anger over how a facility has handled a COVID-19 outbreak.
League Immortal Raper ‘a true champion’
Johnny Raper was one of Australian rugby league's most decorated players, and for many that played with and against him he was "the greatest".
Patty Mills’ historic NBA All-Star call-up
Patty Mills will be the first Australian to compete in the NBA All-Star three-point contest thanks to his blazing form with new team Brooklyn Nets.
Bikie enforcer charged over 2009 shooting
One of four men charged over the death of Omega Ruston fatally shot in a road rage incident on Australia Day 2009 has faced a Queensland court.
Europe ‘next step’ for Mariners’ Rowles
Experienced German midfielder Nikolai Muller believes Central Coast teammate Kye Rowles can become the latest A-League Men's player to make a European move.
Cummins breaks silence on Langer’s exit
Pat Cummins has spoken for the first time since Justin Langer's resignation as Australia's national cricket coach, calling him a "legend" of the sport.
AFL finalises exemptions to enter WA
The AFL has secured exemptions for women's teams Carlton and Collingwood to play in Perth despite Western Australia's continued hard border stance.
Qld premier apologises to whistleblowers
Queensland's premier says she's sorry whistleblowers felt ignored amid probes into alleged government misconduct and inquiries into three watchdogs.
Wages perk up as worker demand grows
There are signs that wages growth is picking up, with economists at the nation's biggest bank predicting an annual rate of three per cent by mid-year.
Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dies
Johnny Raper, one of Australian rugby league's most decorated players, has died aged 82 after a long battle with dementia.
Captain in sole charge won’t work: Khawaja
Australian batter Usman Khawaja says the suggestion Australia's Test captain should be in sole charge of the national team is unworkable.
Federal call for tourism vaccine unity
Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has slammed the possibility of Victoria requiring overseas tourists to have three vaccine doses to enter, rather than two.
Probe into 417km/h on German autobahn
Czech millionaire caught driving over 400km/h on the German autobahn is being investigated by police.
Vic won’t water down COVID check-in rules
Check-in requirements at Victorian venues that don't require proof of COVID-19 vaccination will remain in place despite Queensland ditching them.
Inquiry ordered into Grace Tame’s claims
Claims a taxpayer-funded agency ordered Grace Tame to avoid criticising Scott Morrison at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards are being investigated.
Thousands of NSW nurses to strike
Nurses in NSW public hospitals are to down tools in the first statewide strike in almost a decade, to call for staffing ratios and fair pay.
Fijian women added to boost Super W season
The Fijiana Drua will play in this season's Super W tournament as the Australian women's rugby competition follows the men in expanding into the Pacific.
‘Trust’ Australia will act on Russia
Foreign Minister Marise Payne has called on Russia to de-escalate its military presence alongside the Lithuanian foreign minister who's visiting Canberra.
Socceroos’ Mabil makes Turkish loan move
Socceroos winger Awer Mabil is aiming to get his European career back on track, joining Turkish club Kasimpasa on loan for the the rest of the season.
NRL players get big win in new COVID rules
NRL players will be allowed to attend weddings, funerals and dine out with their families without seeking permission, with COVID-19 protocols to be relaxed.
Vic hardest place to do business in Aust
Victorian businesses pay the highest tax in Australia, a nationwide survey of firms by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has found.
Aussies ready for ‘worst’ before ODI WC
After yet another summer of domination, Australia face the prospect of 10 days in hard quarantine before the women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand.
CBA lifts first half profit, share buyback
CBA has expanded its share buyback by $2 billion after first-half profit jumped 26 per cent to $4.7 billion.
Qld records deadliest day of pandemic
Queensland has recorded its deadliest 24-hour period of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 24 people succumbing to the virus including 16 in aged care.
Qld skipper Khawaja posts Shield half-ton
NSW are 2-33 after bowling Queensland out for 193 on day one of their Sheffield Shield game at the Gabba.
Harris-Tavita set for defining NRL season
Off-contract Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita has given up alcohol as he focuses on reaching his potential in a crucial season.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases.
Naden learns key lesson from mistake
Canterbury centre Brent Naden hopes his story can help others after gaining Indigenous All Stars selection.
Chen sets world record in figure skating
American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics
Finance groups impress, miners outperform
Financial giants have impressed investors with their earnings and helped stoke expectations of the Commonwealth Bank figures due on Wednesday.