Traders, politicians cheer end to weekly CBD rallies
Politicians and business leaders have welcomed the end of weekly CBD Palestine protests, but further action could be called despite a plateau in crowd numbers.
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‘I’ll kill them’: outrage at nurses’ anti-Israeli taunt
Two nurses have been blacklisted from Australia's biggest hospital system after a video showed them boasting they would kill Israeli patients in a "vile" rant.
USAID watchdog fired after sounding alarm about funding
The inspector general for the US Agency for International Development has been fire, after he warned that billions of dollars in unspent aid was untrackable.
Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war.
AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries
Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.
‘I loved it’: Faessler hooks in for shot at Lions
Fit-again Reds hooker Matt Faessler made Wallabies history before succumbing to injury, leaving him in a congested field to face the Lions this year.
The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.
Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending
Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.
Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars
As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.
Test star Kuhnemann facing scrutiny over bowling action
Breakout Australian Test cricket star Matt Kuhnemann must undergo testing of his bowling action after he was reported during the series win in Sri Lanka.
Asalanka ton leads Sri Lanka to win over Australia
A bold hundred from captain Charith Asalanka and four wickets from Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka crush Australia in their first ODI.
Australia at the ‘bottom of the class’ on research
Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
Suaalii to play fullback for Waratahs in Super debut
Code-crossing superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start at fullback in his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the NSW Waratahs.
LIV’s major concessions bridging world golf gap: Koepka
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has trumpeted LIV Golf's new major pathways as a sign the rebel league is now part of world golf's ecosystem.
Aussie shares hit record as CBA beats expectations
The ASX200 has finished up 0.6 per cent to close at its highest level after CBA, Suncorp and AGL all beat earnings forecasts.
Eagles star Tim Kelly out to rekindle love of football
West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is focused on regaining his love of football rather than the lingering uncertainty around his playing future beyond this season.
Gout Gout to light up Stawell Gift
The Gout Gout show will hit the road to the Stawell Gift in April.
China ‘proposes Putin-Trump summit to end Ukraine war’
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about starting negotiations immediately to end the war in Ukraine.
Dolphins’ son of Broncos gun a prop with the Allen key
Dolphins prop Josh Allen is the son of Brisbane legend Gavin Allen and a chip off the old block as he chases his NRL dream and a full-time contract.
Nurses cop national ban over anti-Israel ‘kill’ rant
Two nurses who suggested Israeli patients would be killed or refused care have had their registrations suspended as police weigh up laying charges.
“Doesn’t get any worse’: towns brace for cyclone Zelia
Locals are preparing for Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which is being described as big, strong and unpredictable as it heads for coastal towns.
Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can’t sell
Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
Australia rejects ‘killing’ the US aluminium market
Australia has denied exploiting tariff exemptions granted by the first Trump administration despite claims aluminium sales have been "killing" the US market.
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the "dire" reality for Indigenous children.
Mozer injury adds to Broncos hooking selection intrigue
Injury to rising Brisbane rake Blake Mozer is set to rule him out of the NRL first round as Cory Paix, Billy Walters and Tyson Smoothy battle it out for No.9.
White House considering exemptions on tariffs: Johnson
US President Donald Trump may consider exemptions to reciprocal tariffs, US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says.
Titans legends of 2010 provide lessons for modern squad
Gold Coast will have one of their strongest packs in 2025, with Moeaki Fotuaika and Beau Fermor taking inspiration from the 2010 forwards who set the benchmark.
Egypt, Qatar intensify efforts to save Gaza ceasefire
Egypt's president and Jordan's king have called for the "immediate" start of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip "without displacing the Palestinian people".
Breakout star Tien ends Aussie hopes at Delray Beach
Australia's hopes at the Delray Beach Open in Florida have been ended as Sydneysider Adam Walton became the latest victim of US breakout star Learner Tien.
Coen Hess emerges from ACL unknown to captain Cowboys
North Queensland head of football Micheal Luck sheds light on the unique circumstances behind the stunning ACL recovery of prop Coen Hess.
Fraud case exposes ‘porous’ abuse scheme issues
A compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims has allegedly been targeted by a fraud syndicate promoting false claims for profit.