Revamped income tax cuts clear their first major hurdle
Taxpayers earning under $150,000 are in line for a greater tax cut, after the Albanese government's overhauled income tax package cleared the lower house.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Snap election call dumps ‘unworkable’ Tas parliament
The premier of Australia's only Liberal government says he called an early election to avoid being "held to ransom" for the next 12 months.
Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies
The West Indies have avoided a 3-0 series whitewash after posting 6-220 and restricting Australia to 5-183 for a 37-run victory in the T20 clash in Perth.
Homes lost and firefighters injured as bushfires rage
Three fires are raging out of control in Victoria with people near the Grampians National Park ordered to shelter while those in Ballarat were told to evacuate.
Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears
The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
Trump wins Nevada, Virgin Islands: Rep nomination close
Donald Trump is closing in on the Republican presidential nomination, easily winning caucuses in Nevada and the Virgin Islands.
Warner fires in T20 milestone, Australia post 7-213
Australia has posted 7-213 against West Indies in Hobart on the back of David Warner's 36-ball 70 in his 100th T20 international.
Warner, Zampa star as Australia beat West Indies in T20
A David Warner half-century and three wickets from Adam Zampa have helped Australia to an 11-run T20 win over the West Indies in Hobart.
Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win
Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's elections and is seeking to form a government despite his party trailing supporters of jailed rival Imran Khan.
Aussie quick Johnson set for home international debut
Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson is relishing selection for his home international debut in Australia's next Twenty20 game against the West Indies.
Enhanced Games grossly irresponsible: anti-doping chief
The chief of Australian sport's anti-doping agency has slammed the proposed Enhanced Games as "grossly irresponsible" and putting profit before health.
Kit debacle delays Wellington’s A-League Men win
Western United's shambolic A-League Men's season has taken another turn after John Aloisi's side took the wrong kit to Wellington in their loss to the Phoenix.
Roth’s pride as JackJumpers boost winning season record
Missing several key players, SEM Phoenix had coach Mike Kelly ejected on their way to a 94-67 NBL loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Wildcats lock in NBL top-two spot with win over Taipans
The Cairns Taipans put up a fight but the Perth Wildcats powered away late for a 117-88 victory to secure a top-two NBL regular season finish.
Keeney, Bedggood win as Aussies seal best diving worlds
Maddison Keeney and Domonic Bedggood have won the mixed 3m springboard synchro gold to complete Australia's best world championships in diving.
Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score
Molly Picklum has scored a perfect 10 on finals day at the Pipe Pro, but the Australian surfer fell just short in the decider against American Caitlin Simmers.
Jackson retires from Opals after Olympic qualification
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has announced she will not take part at the Paris Olympics, after the Opals clinched their place at the Games.
Reinforcements confirmed as Walker out for All Stars
Cody Walker is among three players to pull out of the Indigenous squad ahead of the NRL's pre-season All Stars clash against the Maori selection.
Breakers’ play-in hopes take a hit with loss to United
Melbourne United are closing in on a top-of-the-table finish in the NBL and have dented the New Zealand Breakers' own post-season hopes at John Cain Arena.
Hawks leave Kings’ NBL finals hopes hanging by a thread
The Sydney Kings will have to rely on other results falling their way to make the NBL finals after losing at home to bitter rivals Illawarra.
Maxwell blasts record T20I ton against West Indies
Glenn Maxwell has blasted a record-breaking T20 ton to inspire Australia to a series win against the West Indies.
Logarzo brace fires Western Utd to ALW win over Roar
Fresh from her recall to the Matildas, Chloe Logarzo has launched Western United to victory with a double in their 3-2 victory at home against Brisbane.