Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed
Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.
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Lions’ blow with McCluggage return on ice
Hugh McCluggage could miss the Brisbane Lions' Easter Thursday clash with Collingwood after his coach admitted a calf injury wasn't healing as quickly as hoped.
Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid
Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.
‘Most stringent’: AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.
Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast
After traversing three states, Cyclone Narelle could intensify into a category five system as it passes a series of isolated coastal communities.
Fagan’s NBA-style fix to ‘ludicrous’ AFL salary surge
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.
‘Run it back’: revenge mission for Gout under spotlight
Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.
‘Frightening’ arson attack destroys infamous nightclub
A "highly suspicious" blaze that tore through a notorious inner-city nightclub in the early hours was likely a targeted attack, police have suggested.
‘I enjoy taking advice’: Maguire denies Te’o conspiracy
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been grilled over Ben Teo's resignation as Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf backs the defensive coach to be a success.
Daniels hits new mark as red-hot Hawks pip No.1 Pistons
Dyson Daniels had Atlanta statisticians searching through the record books after his latest effort as the Hawks beat Eastern Conference leaders Detroit in OT.
Warriors eye best opening month in their NRL history
The ladder-leading Warriors are looking to begin an NRL season with four consecutive wins for only the second time in their 32-year history.
Oil exec handed largest ever fine over contract rigging
A court has fined an oil company $5 million and its chairman $1 million for cartel conduct in a case brought by the competition watchdog.
Elderly manslaughter accused ‘too impaired’ for bail
A solicitor for an 84-year-old man accused of committing manslaughter at an aged care centre has sought for his client to continue to live in a dementia ward.
Nathan Cleary open to testing market for first time
Nathan Cleary finds it hard to see himself ever leaving Penrith, but admits he is not closed off to the idea of testing the market at the end of 2026.
First look at creep who scraped photos to sextort women
A man who threatened to post AI-manipulated photos of several women - including two sisters - has been pictured for the first time since his sextortion bid.
‘Better than that’: Dolphins draw new ‘Battle’ lines
The Dolphins let slip a golden opportunity in their last clash with Brisbane, but a beefed up roster and improved defence has coach Kristian Woolf optimistic.
Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar’s civil war
An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.
Manly fans turn on their own after booing Cherry-Evans
Daly Cherry-Evans was booed on his return to Brookvale Oval - but Manly fans ended the night chanting "Seibold out" after a 33-16 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Socceroos’ Karacic out of last home games before Cup
Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.
Trump extends deadline for striking Iran’s power plants
President Donald Trump has delayed a threatened strike on Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, after Tehran rejected a US ceasefire plan.
‘Massive gap’: Oscar details McLaren mission improbable
Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.
Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties
Germany is considering adding an Australian-made drone to its arsenal as the two nations look to step up their defence cooperation amid global shocks.
‘Screaming winds’: severe cyclone pummels holiday town
A severe tropical cyclone has hammered a holiday town, ripping off roofs and flooding homes as it winds its way down Australia's west coast.
Shock jock claims ‘irreparable harm’ in contract fight
Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands claims his termination by his former employer was invalid and is causing irreversible harm that worsens every day.
‘Hard, fast, very flashy’: Reds tackle 28-year first
A 100-game player for the Hurricanes, prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is wrapping his head about returning as the "enemy" with the Queensland Reds.
Maduro lawyer argues against US halting defence funding
Ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in a US courtroom seeking to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a legal fees dispute.
Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel
Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.
Drivers urged to nab ‘undersold fuel’ as costs spike
Data on fuel has revealed which capital cities are offering the cheapest and most expensive prices as motorists are urged to use an "undersold" option.
Ukraine hits oil facilities, keeping pressure on Russia
Following heavy Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says pressure on Moscow needs to be maintained.
St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade
Australia is brushing aside criticism from US President Donald Trump for not being a help in the war in the Middle East.