Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA
Workers enjoyed a pay-packet bump in the March quarter but a drop in the wage price index has eased fears wages are contributing to inflation.
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Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Treasurer backs rebates for all in cost-of-living fight
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the use of $300 energy rebates for all households in the federal budget, despite calls to means test the measure.
Economists warn budget could ‘poke inflationary bear’
Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.
Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return
Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.
Star hooker Egan signs two-year extension with Warriors
The Warriors have tied Wayde Egan to a new two-year deal, only weeks after coach Andrew Webster revealed plans to keep the hooker at the club for life.
Bombers’ red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture
Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged
David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.
Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband
Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Nation’s only Liberal government suffers first-day loss
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.
No ‘glamour’ in Territory’s crime-busting budget
The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.
Cohen testifies Trump signed off on hush money payment
Donald Trump's former '"fixer" has told his hush money trial the then-US president said "women are going to hate me" when Stormy Daniels' sex scandal aired.
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion.
No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss
The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
NRL investigating Mitchell, Walker racism claims
Allegations South Sydney stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were racially abused by a member of the crowd at Kogarah are being investigated by the NRL.
Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says
The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.
Jack Rodwell’s career in limbo after two-game ban
Jack Rodwell may have played his last A-League Men game for Sydney FC after receiving a two-game suspension.
Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check
Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
Crichton won’t play second fiddle to Fifita at Roosters
Angus Crichton has made clear he isn't prepared to sit behind David Fifita at the Sydney Roosters in 2025, with the second-rower weighing up leaving the club.
Keary, Suaalii among four Roosters charged
Four Sydney Roosters players have been charged by the NRL's match review committee, but only back-up half Sandon Smith faces a suspension.
Adelaide and Brisbane finish level in AFL thriller
Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a tense draw in their Adelaide Oval fixture but but coaches aren't advocating for extra-time to decide games.
Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington
Melbourne Victory are prepared to suffer to get the job done, with honours even as they travel to Wellington aiming to dash the Phoenix's grand final dreams.
Roosters make statement in 10-minute attack of Warriors
The Sydney Roosters scored four tries in 10 minutes early to set up a 38-18 win over the Warriors, again reminding rivals they are genuine title contenders.
Daicos dazzles amid injury carnage as Pies belt Eagles
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has racked up a game-high 36 disposals in a starring role for the reigning premiers in their comprehensive win over West Coast.
Lomachenko TKOs George Kambosos in brutal title bout
Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko is the new IBF lightweight world champion after scoring a TKO win over Australian George Kambosos in Perth.
Storm skipper Grant fined after shock sin-bin
Storm skipper Harry Grant has been fined $1000 after his controversial sin-bin for making contact with Cronulla kicker Daniel Atkinson during Melbourne's loss.
Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes
A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua
The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.
Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss
Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.