‘Get your act together’: PM calls out supermarkets
Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.
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New bid to stop at-risk boys committing family violence
Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.
Don’t put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned
Mortgage-holders should not get their hopes up for near-term relief, says a hawkish Reserve Bank governor as the cash rate was again held at 4.35 per cent.
Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN
New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.
Zelenskiy wants Democrats to win, Trump tells rally
Former president Donald Trump claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants the Democrats to win the US election "so badly".
Lebanon says Israeli air strikes kill at least 270
Lebanon's health minister says the death toll from Israeli air strikes on the south of the country has risen to 274 people.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
NRL fine with Jake Trbojevic non-concussion call
The NRL says Connor Watson pushing Jake Trbojevic may have saved him from being immediately ruled out of Manly's semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
High Court dismisses appeal to return Aust IS families
The High Court has dismissed a bid to compel the government to repatriate Australian women and children of Islamic State militants stuck in Syria.
Popovic won’t beg retired duo to make Socceroos U-turn
Tony Popovic won't court the services of Massimo Luongo and Mitch Langerak, saying the retired Socceroos duo can only be considered if they come to him.
‘Gone for sure’: Radley on rapid recovery for Roosters
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley says conversations with club legends helped him with his rapid-fire recovery from a fractured scapula.
Shoulder set for prelim but Cleary eyes more Geyer prep
Mavrik Geyer put Nathan Cleary's shoulder to the test ahead of Penrith's qualifying final, with the second-rower in line to do the same this week.
McKenna’s ‘wild’ pursuit amid Irish star’s title push
Conor McKenna's teammates might feel like the horses the Irish talent has been learning to break in his spare time this AFL season.
Hynes put alcohol in the bin, next to social media
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has revealed he hasn't touched alcohol for five months, putting it alongside social media on his no-go list for the finals.
Racism complaint is a ‘positive step’: NT police boss
A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.
Australians abandon PM, Labor as purse strings tighten
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are neck and neck in the polls but Labor's primary vote is struggling.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Swans’ Warner focused in AFL grand final spotlight
Superstar midfielder Chad Warner is doing his best to avoid distractions ahead of Sydney's meeting with Brisbane in the AFL grand final.
Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream
Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.
How Lions leant into grand final regret to earn return
Jarrod Berry's raw accountability after last year's gutting grand final loss has inspired his Brisbane Lions teammates on their unlikely return to the decider.
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Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again
The price of electric cars has fallen in Australia again, with one popular model available for less than $31,000, but experts warn high-end EV sales may stall.
Players vote Edwards NRL’s No.1 fullback
Dylan Edwards and Jahrome Hughes have been voted the NRL's best fullback and halfback respectively in the players' union 2024 Dream Team.
Seventh heaven as Sam Elliott’s 7-12 rattles Tasmania
Victorian paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait's 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 against Tasmania.
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Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.
Friends become foes in NRLW grand final shootout
There's no room for friendship with a grand final on the line as two of the NRLW's fiercest competitors come face to face when the Roosters take on Newcastle.
‘Waste of money’: Promise to dump Indigenous position
Australia's inaugural First Nations ambassador would be scrapped under a coalition government, but Labor insists the role is good for diplomacy in the region.
Mitchell brothers locked in at Souths with Shaquai deal
Prop forward Shaq Mitchell has signed a one-year deal to remain at South Sydney beyond this season.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
Battered and bloodied, Vine rues medal that got away
Australian Jay Vine has been left bruised and bloodied after another fall at the world road cycling championships - but he felt more pain about losing a medal.
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Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court
The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.
Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents
Residents in Queensland's far north have been warned to prepare themselves to evacuate as a bushfire rapidly spreads.