Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
About half of Australian families will benefit from more subsidies and free childcare if the federal government pursues a sustainable path to universal access.
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Deadly pagers made by Budapest company, Israel blamed
Lebanese officials say at least nine people have been killed after pagers reportedly brought in by Hezbollah in recent months exploded across the country.
Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future
Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
Winless Collingwood will be without Bri Davey for two weeks after the Magpies skipper suffered a concussion in their 17-point AFLW loss to West Coast.
Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
Victor Radley and Jesse Ramien could return from injury for the second week of the NRL finals but the outlook is less rosy for Manly winger Jason Saab.
Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has defended his performance against Melbourne, but concedes he may now always be known for his poor record in finals games.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
NSW Origin teammates Angus Crichton and Haumole Olakau'atu will relish going head to head in a NRL semi-final heavyweight match up on Saturday.
O’Keefe ‘lucky to be alive’ as bail revoked after OD
A magistrate has lamented the "absolutely tragic" legal dramas that have turned a former television host into a courtroom "frequent flyer", revoking his bail.
Addo-Carr to face integrity unit as NRL future unclear
Canterbury will wait until Josh Addo-Carr has fronted the NRL integrity unit over his positive cocaine test saga before deciding any action of their own.
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up
Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.
Early election ‘stunt’ to ram through housing bill
The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.
Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
Gadecki’s big move despite tense Mexican WTA final loss
Australian Olivia Gadecki's run from Guadalajara qualifying has ended in close loss in the final to Poland's Magdalena Frech.
Acquittals leave mystery of missing teen mum unsolved
The fate of a teen mother who vanished decades ago will stay unsolved after a couple accused of her murder were acquitted.
Coaching overhaul at Rowing Australia after Paris flop
Rowing Australia has lured Great Britain coach James Harris and turned to gold medal-winning mentor Chris O'Brien after a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign.
Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games
Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.
‘Unexceptional’: CFMEU organiser’s rant reveals all
Violence and intimidation were so prevalent in the construction arm of the CFMEU's Victorian branch that aggressive threats caught on video were 'commonplace'.
Trump safe after new assassination attempt thwarted
A 58-year-old suspect is in custody after an apparent assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.
Comm Games chief backs Australia’s offer for Glasgow 26
Commonwealth Games Federation' President Chris Jenkins has commended Australia's offer to step in and help finance the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Rain washes out Australia T20 decider against England
Persistent rain has washed out the T20 international decider between England and Australia in Manchester, with the series ending soggily at 1-1.
Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns
Veteran Jamie Stanton has landed Gold Coast a draw with an injury-ravaged GWS with a goal after the siren, leaving the Giants heartbroken.
Port Adelaide fined $20,000 for Hinkley’s Hawk taunts
The AFL has fined Port Adelaide $20,000 for conduct unbecoming over coach Ken Hinkley's taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's semi-final win.
Endurance pays as Supercars leader wins Sandown 500
Supercars championship leader Will Brown has claimed the Sandown 500 for the first endurance win of his career, further strengthening his title prospects.
Turbo-charged Sea Eagles end NRL season for Bulldogs
Manly have booked their spot in the second week of the NRL finals and ended Canterbury's season with a 24-22 win in the sides' elimination final.
Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive.
Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees
North Melbourne have thumped Melbourne by 50 points at Casey Fields to underline their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring.
Aussie Gadecki reaches maiden WTA tournament decider
Australia's Olivia Gadecki has sealed her spot in the WTA 500 event decider in Guadalajara, Mexico, by crushing her Colombian opponent in straight sets.
Knights’ Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final
The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt.