Australia’s jobless rate hits two-year high
Fresh labour data is unlikely to shift the dial for the central bank despite the jobs market slowdown appearing a little ahead of schedule.
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Silver Ferns cast net wide for coaching role
Netball New Zealand have decided to run an open contest for the Silver Ferns coaching role, meaning current coach Noeline Taurua must re-apply.
Excitement machine Toole still on rugby sevens radar
ACT Brumbies winger Corey Toole is edging closer to Wallabies selection, but another national team remains of interest to the speedster.
Two Toms better than one for Dolphins: Gilbert
Tom Gilbert will play his first game in nine months for the Dolphins and says he has improvements to make in his game, with new recruit Tom Flegler to assist.
Matildas midfielder Logarzo wants ALW trophy for United
Recalled Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo won't let the Olympic qualifying series distract her from an inaugural A-League Women trophy with Western United.
Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers
A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.
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Asbestos-tainted mulch potentially at hundreds of sites
Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.
Police weren’t chasing teens killed in crash: coroner
A coroner has found four teenagers killed in a stolen car believed that police were chasing them but officers had earlier decided against a pursuit.
Healy out for 99 as Australia dominate South Africa
South Africa have endured a nightmare start to their Test match against Australia, losing Marizanne Kapp to illness before being dismissed for a record low 76.
Cheap, damaged e-scooters may be banned in apartments
Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.
Simmons pep talk hypes Penrith for World Club Challenge
Royce Simmons knows a thing or two about English rugby league and visited Penrith training to give the players a pep-talk ahead of the World Club Challenge.
Law overhaul to improve safety for sex workers
Criminal offences relating to sex work will be scrapped in a bid to increase safety in the profession in Queensland.
King’s strong Suns trial, firms for opening blockbuster
Ben King was a standout in Gold Coast's internal practice match, dismissing any concern of knee soreness that had him in some doubt for the AFL's first round.
Past greats drive All Stars passion for Mitchell
Indigenous All Stars captains Latrell Mitchell and Tallisha Harden credit Preston Campbell, Johnathan Thurston and other cultural leaders for All Stars success.
My concussions and mental health linked: Pucovski
Talented Victorian batter Will Pucovski has gone into deep detail about his concussion and mental health challenges for the first time.
Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death
Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December.
Warrant issued for man charged over deepfake images
A man arrested for allegedly sending deepfake images to schools and sporting clubs has had more charges listed against him, and a warrant issued for his arrest.
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One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next
A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.
Hezbollah says Israel will ‘pay price’ after deadly day
Hezbollah has vowed revenge for the killing of 10 civilians, including five children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind
While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.
Woman found dead after farm machinery incident
A woman has died after an incident involving farm machinery, sparking a police investigation south of Brisbane.
Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case
Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial.
Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts
Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.
Tevita Pangai’s NRL return confirmed via Queensland Cup
Tevita Pangai has signed a deal to return to rugby league via Brisbane's feeder club in the Queensland Cup, Souths Logan.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Papenhuyzen scores on return as Storm lose to Bulldogs
Melbourne have lost their pre-season trial 24-12 to Canterbury, but Ryan Papenhuyzen's electric speed was back with a try in his return from a dislocated ankle.
Hollingsworth takes down loaded field in women’s 800m
Middle-distance stars Claudia Hollingsworth and Stewart McSweyn were among the big winners at the Maurie Plant Meet.
Joyce told to take leave after he ’embarrassed himself’
Nationals leader David Littleproud is pushing Barnaby Joyce to take a break after a video of him lying on a Canberra footpath went viral.
Homes lost as bushfires continue to burn
Bushfires have destroyed an unknown number of homes and volunteer firefighters have suffered minor burns while battling blazes in Victoria's west.
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
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Communities still in the dark after destructive storms
A dairy farmer is dead and around 135,000 properties remain without power in Victoria after storms knocked down transmission towers and lines.