Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment
The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.
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Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers
An energy retailer has been forced to pay more than $400,000 in penalties for breaching the rules for payments after failing to meet guaranteed service levels.
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.
More kids to be jailed in ‘draconian’ crime crackdown
Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.
Qld prisoner and murder suspect granted transfer to NSW
A man currently jailed for life for murdering a Gold Coast couple will be transferred to NSW on an arrest warrant relating to another alleged murder.
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NSW, Queensland biggest losers in ‘absurd’ GST carve-up
Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".
WA cut off as dangerous floods inundate roads, rail
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has closed the main road and rail routes connecting Western Australia to the rest of the country.
Lions’ ‘selfishness’ contributed to Blues blip: Neale
Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.
Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home
Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.
Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers
The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.
Body of missing tourist found at popular swimming hole
A man's body has been found in the search for an international tourist who went missing at a popular swimming hole in far north Queensland.
Volkswagen lodges protest against vehicle lobby group
Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.
‘Dad mode’: navy man denies sexually touching girl
An Australian navy captain has denied sexually touching a 10-year-old saying he went into the girl's bedroom early one morning because "dad mode" kicked in.
House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits
If homebuyers use super to put down a deposit, median house prices will increase across the nation and young people will be no better off, modelling reveals.
Simonsson wants Eels centre spot amid Lomax interest
Bailey Simonsson has made clear he wants to make Parramatta's left centre spot his own, as the Eels continue to be linked with Dragons star Zac Lomax.
Tigers’ Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster
Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
Life terms for man who killed parents with sledgehammer
A man with no criminal history has been handed a double life sentence for bludgeoning his parents with a sledgehammer.
Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders’ debate
The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.
Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi
Canberra hooker Danny Levi put a roller coaster 2023 NRL campaign behind him with a strong showing in his side's upset opening-round win against Newcastle.
Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia
Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.
North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst
Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.
Industry clamps as Asian honey bee nest found at port
Beekeepers are on high alert after an invasive Asian honey bee nest, which can carry a destructive mite, was found at a busy port.
Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener
Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.
Tupou focused on Rebels’ winning run rather than Reds
Star Melbourne prop Taniela Tupou says he used to struggle to take on former teammates but is ready to hurt the Reds if required in their Super Rugby showdown.
Sharks out to shed tag as NRL’s top-eight lightweights
The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.
Israel ‘will lose war support’ if innocent deaths mount
Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.
Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire
John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
‘Bewildering’: Hanson loses attack on racial lawsuit
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has mostly failed to scrap swathes of evidence by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a racial hate speech case over a tweet.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up
NSW will be $1.65 billion worse off after its share of GST revenue was slashed from 92.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent - the largest single-year drop in 24 years.
Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff
An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.