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.
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‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Cherry-Evans booed on Brookvale return with Roosters
A thunderstorm hit Brookvale Oval before kickoff and the reception was frosty for former Manly hero Daly Cherry-Evans when he ran out with 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.
‘Don’t know’: Bellamy’s frank admission on Katoa return
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has admitted for the first time he doesn't know if Eliesa Katoa will ever play NRL again after last year's brain seizures.
DCE to let Roosters and their future dictate his 2027
Daly Cherry-Evans spent most of 2025 with his future in the air and as he prepares to take on old club Manly, two young Roosters will determine his 2027.
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago has been awarded $US59.25 million in her lawsuit against the US comedian.
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start
Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.
Chilling footage shows skydiver joy before death plunge
A video shows a tandem skydiver strapped to an instructor and grinning ear to ear just moments before an accident turned their jump into tragedy.
Robertson addresses ‘issue’ at heart of Socceroos exile
After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.
Souths to return to Allianz in split-home system
South Sydney have finally been cleared to move more home games from Accor Stadium to Allianz, with a seven-and-five split from 2028.
Kisnorbo lands Sydney job as Talay stands down
Patrick Kisnorbo has signed on as Sydney FC's interim replacement for Ufuk Talay, who has stepped down as manager with immediate effect.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Couchman gets four-game ban for season-ending tackle
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has learned his fate after facing the NRL judiciary on a dangerous contact charge.
ABC staff lament poor wages as strike, re-runs roll on
The ABC will rely on foreign content and repeats of old shows to fill 24 hours of broadcasting as its workers down tools for their first strike in decades.
Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes
The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.
Billions for Rio smelter rescue hailed as ‘slam dunk’
An aluminium smelter will get billions of dollars in government funding to stay open and save thousands of jobs in the latest bailout of a metals manufacturer.
Rogers reflects on ’50-50′ call, coaching evolution
Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.
Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong
Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.
Seibold calls for calm as scrutiny grows on Manly coach
Daly Cherry-Evans' return to Brookvale has coincided with mounting pressure on Manly coach Anthony Seibold, but he says patience is required at the club.
‘Kangaroo’ Suto eyes World Cup on first trip Down Under
In Croatia, they used to tease Ante Suto by calling him a "kangaroo" and now the Hibs forward is a chance to go to the World Cup with the Socceroos.
‘No justice’: grieving mum sobs as killer driver jailed
A mother has broken down in tears while lamenting the sentence handed to the driver who smashed into a car, killing her two children.
‘Let my fists do the talking’: Tszyu ready to rumble
A wiser Tim Tszyu is being coy about what style he will bring when the former world boxing champion takes on undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja.
Strike threat remains as ABC staff return to work
ABC staff are leaving the door open to more strikes, as union figures say their message about job security and wages is not getting through to management.
Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets
Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play.