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The gender pay gap is steadily closing amid warnings revoking work from home flexibility will impact women's ability to earn more.
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Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy
Helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities leverage their native title rights for economic growth will be the focus of a new centre.
‘No child left behind’: billions for state schools
Billions of dollars will go towards Australia's biggest public school system after a new funding deal was reached, but one state is still holding out for more.
Revelations in minutes of interest rate drought breaker
Minutes from the Reserve Bank meeting that finally lower interest rates shows board members responding to signals from recent trends in two key areas.
Housing, health and complexity hold back early learning
Early learning advocates, service providers and children advocate peak bodies say housing, health and system complexity is holding back kids from early learning
Shop shelves stripped as residents sandbag for cyclone
Operators of a popular boat club nervously watching water lap at its doors are among millions of people frantically preparing for the arrival of a cyclone.
Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash
US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany
Police say a suspect is in custody and at least two people have died after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany.
Cops tout arrests during state-first pill-testing trial
Police charged a number of people with drug offences at a music festival participating in a controversial state government pill-testing trial.
Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech
Women could help to close skills shortages in areas such as cybersecurity, clean energy and construction that pose a threat to Australia's progress.
Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Short window’ as property prices rebound on rate cut
Two capital cities are leading the housing market higher as buyers look to get ahead of a wave of demand as interest rates finally fall.
Morgan Freeman leads tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars
Morgan Freeman has honoured "dear friend" Gene Hackman at the Academy Awards just days after his Unforgiven co-star's death, saying Hollywood had lost a giant.
Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.
‘We’ve done nothing’: Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.
‘Trailblazer’ Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case
Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.
Family’s hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling
David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.
Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push
The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.
Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink
Fewer nuclear reactors are operating worldwide than early this decade and global renewable power generation is dwarfing the energy source.
Leniu’s frustration over social-media exit rumours
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine
Australia has offered its bipartisan support for Ukraine after the US threatened to pull its backing from the nation's fight against Russia.
Anora wins best picture as it sweeps Academy Awards
Anora has taken the Academy Awards by storm, with Sean Baker's strip club Cinderella story winning five Oscars including the top prize.
Walker, Graham train in bid to start season for Souths
South Sydney are considering bringing forward their flights to Queensland for their NRL season opener as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Swans set to attack opener without star winger: Hayward
Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans simply have to get on with starting their AFL season without injured star Errol Gulden.
Brumbies backrower sidelined by dengue fever
On the back of two Super Rugby Pacific losses the Brumbies have revealed another blow with backrower Tuaina Taii Tualima diagnosed with dengue fever.
NRL consider shrinking Vegas to three games in 2026
ARL Commission boss Peter V'landys has conceded the NRL must consider whether to shorten the Las Vegas extravaganza from four games to three in 2026.
Young gun set for more time as Panthers’ five-eighth
Jack Cole is set for an extended run in Penrith's five-eighth jersey after impressing Ivan and Nathan Cleary against Cronulla at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.
Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years
With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.
‘This is going to be clunky’: Swans begin AFL comeback
New Sydney coach Dean Cox is under no illusions about the inevitable early growing pains as he looks to guide the Swans past their AFL grand final heartbreak.