ACTU urges private sector ‘wake-up call’ on gender gap
While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.
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Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark
Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.
‘Guarded references’: Door opening to rate cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia remains 'vigilant to upside risks to inflation' but has stepped through a number of scenarios allowing it to cut interest rates.
Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond
Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.
Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash
The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.
Data analyst named Queensland Australian of the Year
Geoffrey Smith believed in employees who were long overlooked. Now he's Queensland's 2025 Australian of the year.
Social cohesion holds despite inflation, high migration
Australians are able to disentangle how they feel about higher migration levels from their appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, research suggests.
Inglis relishes captaincy after Pakistan T20 whitewash
Josh Inglis will link with the Test squad on a high after leading Australia to a Twenty20 series clean sweep over Pakistan.
Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific island’s parliament
Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.
Paddling’s Fox sisters share Hall of Fame’s Don Award
The Paris paddling feats of Jessica and Noemie Fox have been celebrated, with the pair winning The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala dinner.
Glenn Maxwell hurt, Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series
Australia has secured a clean sweep of the T20 series against Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win featuring a brutal 61 from Marcus Stoinis.
Plug in, get paid: EV drivers to tap into batteries
Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.
Aust woman’s drug-smuggling trial begins in Japan
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson has told a Japanese court she didn't know she had drugs in her luggage as her smuggling trial began two years after her arrest.
Bulls and Tigers draw after Peirson, McDermott dig in
Tasmania were unable to secure their first Sheffield Shield victory of the season after a defiant stand from Queensland's Ben McDermott and Jimmy Peirson.
Task force to tackle crime in Brisbane’s tent cities
A task force has been established to tackle 'anti-social behaviour' at tent cities in Brisbane's parks, as homelessness services buckle under pressure.
G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump’s return
Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.
Cash flows but small business fears paying the price
Small businesses want an exemption to laws protecting the use of cash for essential items as the treasurer finds a fit for banknotes in a digital economy.
Tired helicopter crews ‘didn’t want’ to let team down
A probe into a fatal Taipan army helicopter crash has been told aircrew didn't want to let their team down by pulling out of exercises when tired.
New Zealand treaty protests to climax in capital
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are expected to march against reforms to the Treaty of Waitangi in Wellington.
Walsh credits old foe Maguire for change in mindset
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has already learned key home truths about where he must improve from coach Michael Maguire, who six months ago plotted his downfall.
‘Matt-trick’ Faessler keeps Wallaby history in family
His grandad was a history-maker with the Wallabies and now hat-trick star Matt Faessler has followed suit in Cardiff.
Handscomb, Harris steer Victoria to Shield win over WA
Western Australia spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken a bizarre hat-trick as Victoria batters Peter Handscomb and Marcus Harris secured an eight-wicket win.
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Solar battery surge expected for plugged-in households
More Aussie households are expected to investigate solar batteries as a way to save on the cost of power rather than the cost to the environment, a bank says.
McSweeney won’t let the critics bring him down
Nathan Lyon and Travis Head are among Australia's Test stars backing Nathan McSweeney to thrive during the five-match series against India.
Wests Tigers land prop May, Addo-Carr joins the Eels
Benji Marshall has landed Sydney Roosters castaway Terrell May as he continues his Wests Tigers rebuild, while Parramatta have signed Josh Addo-Carr.
Returning Socceroo Goodwin ready to crack open Bahrain
After having to watch on as the Socceroos played out a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia, Craig Goodwin is determined to be the difference against Bahrain.
Schoolies given good report card after four arrests
Schoolies revellers on the Gold Coast have been congratulated with the overwhelming majority keeping out of trouble and just four arrested for minor offences.
Half of year 12 exams impacted by blunder, boss resigns
Victoria's year 12 exam blunder has claimed its first scalp, after half of the tests were impacted by an error that allowed students to preview questions.
Healy unsure if she’ll face India, with Ashes key
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy says a knee injury has stopped her from squatting while keeping wicket, and she is unsure if she will be able to face India.
Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos
A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Sky Blues coach steps down after four-year Origin stint
NSW are on the hunt for a new Women's State of Origin coach after Kylie Hilder announced she would not seek to extend her four-year reign.