Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave
Giving workers one day of leave a month to care for reproductive needs would help reduce the $21.3 billion cost of absent employees, a report has found.
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Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years
Australian shares have rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump delayed his latest round of tariffs as the US-China trade war escalates.
‘Keep going’: Maguire backs Reynolds for 2026 season
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says Adam Reynolds is a wanted man for the 2026 season and is set to play against the Sydney Roosters after hamstring tightness.
Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs’ Easter game
The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
Demons coach loves ‘passionate’ Petracca’s emotion
Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.
Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return
Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.
AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries
The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches.
Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries
A tale of love, war and memory, The Narrow Road to the Deep North sees Hollywood star Jacob Elordi playing an Australian for the first time in years.
Eagles drop ‘disappointed’ Kelly for Blues AFL clash
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.
Gold Coast storm damage means surfing event will move
The Gold Coast Pro, a round of the World Surf League, will move from Snapper Rocks to Burleigh Heads because of damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Dominican Republic nightclub death toll rises to 218
Hope is fading for finding survivors after a deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.
Stamp prices set to rise as snail mail volumes shrink
The regulator says it is unlikely to stand in the way of Australia Post raising stamp prices as its loss-making letter delivery business continues to shrink.
McKellar says no as Kiss firms as next Wallabies coach
NSW Waratahs mentor and ex-Wallabies assistant coach Dan McKellar says he isn't in the mix to replace Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Australian national team.
Adelaide coach Veart out at end of A-League Men season
Adelaide have sacked coach Carl Veart, who will see out the current season, with their board opting not to extend his contract.
Kazakhstan take down Australia in BJK Cup qualifier
Australia are facing elimination from the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup after losing 2-1 to Kazakhstan in their opening qualifying tie in Brisbane.
Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen’s murder
A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.
Ditch dance course, uni performing arts review advises
A dance major at a leading university should be cut, with subjects in dance teaching offered instead, a review has found.
Oil-gas giant defends energy policy, share-price slide
Oil and gas producer Santos says it's well placed to weather volatility in commodity markets, as shareholders and traditional owners call the company to task.
‘I’m a fighter’: premier to box on after ‘grim’ polling
Jacinta Allan is wearing the unwanted crown of Australia's most unpopular leader, with polling suggesting she could be a drag on Labor's federal election hopes.
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.
Palmer-supported vaccine injury case ‘incoherent’
A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".
Refunds for flyers after airline’s overpricing error
More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged.
Car-drawn horse, footy field of bison: farm hits city
AFL footballers have been bumped from their regular home by 35 bison as one entertainer gets ready to show 800,000 people "what's possible with horses".
Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers
The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.
Robinson can’t see Manu returning to Roosters this year
If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.
Health giant wants to check out of ‘great hospital’
A major public hospital's deal with a troubled private operator could come to an end after a two-year-old's death prompted a ban on future partnerships.
‘Fork in the road’: parties at odds over energy plans
The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing
Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round
Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF bungle
A mistake at a fertility care clinic has resulted in a woman unknowingly giving birth to another patient's baby after their embryos were mixed up.