Repatriation flights touch down from New Caledonia
Scores of Australians have arrived in Brisbane on repatriation flights from New Caledonia after they were caught up in a series of riots on the island.
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Shipping gas from coast to coast could solve shortfall
The gas industry says it is misunderstood, particularly by millennials, as the rubber hits the road to net zero amid an impending gas shortfall in some regions.
Ange, Spurs face head-spinning return to action
Less than 72 hours after finishing their Premier League campaign, Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham return to action in the Australian's home city of Melbourne.
Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit
Queensland's treasurer has revealed the upcoming budget will forecast a $3 billion deficit as the government spends on cost-of-living relief measures.
Telstra urged to dial back ‘appalling’ mass job cuts
Telco giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workers, chasing $350 million in cost savings as it focuses on better-performing parts of its business.
Unfinished business: Wayne seals Souths three-year deal
Current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is excited about turning South Sydney around after inking a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs from next season.
Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island
Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.
Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers’ concerns
State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.
No option off the table as Eels hunt Arthur replacement
Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos says the club won't act hastily to find their next coach after Wayne Bennett snubbed the Eels to rejoin Souths.
Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty
The spending appetite of consumers remains a key source of uncertainty for the Reserve Bank as the battle against inflation rages.
Red’s body on line for Wallabies, Super Rugby charge
Battered Wallabies contender Josh Flook will tough it out as the Queensland Reds attempt to lock in fifth spot and launch a plucky Super Rugby finals mission.
‘Stay tuned’ as Lions’ hype man promises more
Brisbane Lions Rising Star nominee Kai Lohmann says his goal celebrations are a nod to a childhood spent watching AFL in the stands at the MCG.
No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department
Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but "there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas".
Popovic stands in way of Mariners treble: Arnold
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold believes Tony Popovic's experienced Melbourne Victory side can prove a roadblock to the treble-chasing Central Coast Mariners.
Eels have high hopes of holding on to Blaize Talagi
Chairman Sean McElduff says Parramatta expect Blaize Talagi to commit to the club, despite the teen turning down an option to remain at the Eels.
‘Reckless’ uni camps rile premier as protests mount
Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.
Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm
Queensland's chief health officer has issued a warning about the "public health problem" of social media to young people.
Fractured rib cruels Staggs ahead of NSW audition
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is out of the clash with Gold Coast with a rib injury, and his hopes of a NSW recall are in tatters.
Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability
Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment.
Faitala-Mariner’s regret over handling of Dogs’ drama
Former Canterbury captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner has lifted the lid on his exit from the club, admitting he may have been wrong to question Cameron Ciraldo.
AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told
Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told.
Souths stars ‘can’t wait’ for Bennett but must lift now
Wayne Bennett's return to coaching the Rabbitohs can't be an excuse to get complacent, leading players say, as they aim to leave the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Brothers jailed over ‘cowardly’ stabbing death
A man has received life imprisonment and his brother nine years behind bars following the stabbing death of a Gold Coast father in 2020.
Skateboard ace Trew blitzes Olympic field
Arisa Trew continues to make her mark, with the teenage Queensland skateboarder winning the park final in the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai.
Wombat burrows help other critters survive after fires
Camera traps have shown wombat burrows are hot property after bushfires, with animals using them for shelter and as drinking stations after rain.
Green iron to go ahead under future industries push
Production tax incentives unveiled in the federal budget are expected to benefit places like Gladstone and help them secure a spot in the net zero economy.
Walsh on track for Broncos after double knee knock
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was running with the rehab group on Monday and is on course to return from a knee injury against the Gold Coast Titans.
Union court claim for sacked Qantas staff ‘unrealistic’
A union's claim that unlawfully retrenched Qantas staff would still work there flew in the face of reality, a judge has said during a hearing on compensation.
Giants look to the past in bid to end AFL losing streak
Desperate to avoid a fourth straight AFL loss, the Giants are looking for inspiration from their past selves as they prepare to hit the road to play Geelong.
Boyhood dream to Dreamtime at the G for Bombers recruit
Indigenous forward Jade Gresham will take part in his first Dreamtime at the G with his shift to high-flying Essendon proving to have plenty of upside.
Campers stumbled across burnt-out campsite, jury told
Campers found a burnt-out campsite and unattended ute belonging to Russell Hill, a day after he and his childhood sweetheart Carol Clay were allegedly murdered.