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PM’s early election warning labelled an ’empty threat’
The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
About half of Australian families will benefit from more subsidies and free childcare if the federal government pursues a sustainable path to universal access.
Business leaders eye economic light at end of tunnel
Corporate leaders report feeling upbeat about their firms and the broader economy as the business lobby takes aim at anti-business sentiment.
Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support
Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
More workplace changes off the table before poll
Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.
Postecoglou bemused by ‘second season trophy’ fuss
Tottenham's Aussie manager Ange Postecoglou has said he was not boasting, just stating a fact, when he said he "always wins things" in a second year at a club.
Deadly pagers made by Budapest company, Israel blamed
Lebanese officials say at least nine people have been killed after pagers reportedly brought in by Hezbollah in recent months exploded across the country.
Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future
Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
Winless Collingwood will be without Bri Davey for two weeks after the Magpies skipper suffered a concussion in their 17-point AFLW loss to West Coast.
Bikies targeted in administrator’s CFMEU clean-up
The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.
Envoy calls for more Palestine aid after probity pledge
Comprehensive ID and staff checks, stronger financial reporting and joint field trips aim to ensure Australian aid for Palestinian refugees isn't being misused.
Ryles says he’s ready for big time as Eels new coach
Jason Ryles says he will lean on the experience of working under Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson as he prepares to coach his first NRL season at Parramatta.
Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
Victor Radley and Jesse Ramien could return from injury for the second week of the NRL finals but the outlook is less rosy for Manly winger Jason Saab.
Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test
The Wallabies are doing their best to ignore the outside noise as they look to bounce back from a 40-point loss to Argentina against the stewing All Blacks.
Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has defended his performance against Melbourne, but concedes he may now always be known for his poor record in finals games.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
Unions are protesting a free-trade pact with the United Arab Emirates over worker exploitation but the trade minister insists it's a good deal for Australia.
‘Threats everywhere’: Papenhuyzen hails Storm’s potency
Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.
In-form Aussies’ chance to create unwanted Kiwi history
Australia can plunge New Zealand's women's cricket team to new depths with victory in their Twenty20 series opener in Mackay.
Australians shiver through an unseasonal change
Southern states have shivered through plummeting temperatures while unseasonal rain soaks the top end.
‘Flipped universe’: legal fight for ladies’ lounge
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art is appealing a tribunal decision which ruled their ladies-only lounge discriminated against men.
Video game champion ‘regrets’ jokes about death rumour
Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell regrets jokes about a young man's death he later claimed were used by a Brisbane YouTuber to defame him, a judge has heard.
Man found guilty of torturing, murdering stepdaughter
Kaydence Mills' remains were found near the Chinchilla Weir in March 2020 three years after the three-year-old was tortured and murdered by her stepfather.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Striker’s signing turns Indonesian eyes on Roar
The Brisbane Roar's social media following has exploded in the hours since the signing of Indonesia striker Rafael Struick for the ALM season.
Opera Aust’s awkward 2025 launch after Jo Davies’ exit
Just weeks after the unexpected exit of artistic director Jo Davies, Opera Australia is spruiking the 2025 program she created.
Body blow for Dolphins, Fuller suffers ruptured ACL
Scans have confirmed Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller suffered a long-term knee injury while playing in the Queensland Cup on Saturday.
Aussie shares climb to set new intraday record high
The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.
Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
NSW Origin teammates Angus Crichton and Haumole Olakau'atu will relish going head to head in a NRL semi-final heavyweight match up on Saturday.
O’Keefe ‘lucky to be alive’ as bail revoked after OD
A magistrate has lamented the "absolutely tragic" legal dramas that have turned a former television host into a courtroom "frequent flyer", revoking his bail.