BHP finds $430m public holiday backpay error
BHP employees' leave was wrongly used for public holiday pay about 170,000 times over the past 13 years, the mining giant concedes.
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Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder
Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.
Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game
Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.
AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms
The independent inquiry into racism allegations at Hawthorn is over, with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Purcell wins all-Sydney battle with Thompson in Paris
Max Purcell has beaten fellow Sydneysider Jordan Thompson to make it four Australian men into the French Open second round for the first time in 23 years.
Hawks report author says inquiry ending ‘defies logic’
While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.
Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.
RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.
N Korea satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure
North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite has failed, state media says.
Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names
Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.
Ryles snubs Dragons, returns to Storm as NRL assistant
Jason Ryles has rejected St George Illawarra's offer to become head coach from 2024, instead re-joining Melbourne as an assistant.
Australian Open reverts to traditional 36-hole one-cut
The fine-tuned Australian Open men's and women's golf championships will return to Sydney in 2023, co-hosted by The Australian and Lakes clubs from November 30.
New video ‘changes narrative’ around accused ref basher
A 25-year-old man has been released on bail but must remain at home unless accompanied by his wife or mother, after he allegedly assaulted referee Khodr Yaghi.
Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins
A man charged with making threats on social media says he will behave after a court banned him from contacting Brittany Higgins, her fiance and an MP.
Leppitsch not ruling out Richmond coaching job
Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is not willing to rule out an approach from Richmond if they want him to succeed Damien Hardwick at the Tigers.
Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up
Roger Cook is set to replace the retiring Mark McGowan as Western Australian premier, although Labor's caucus is yet to formally agree to the change.
Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe
Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.
School shooting accused bailed despite prosecutor fears
A 15-year-old boy accused of firing multiple gunshots at a classroom in Western Australia allegedly told friends he was going to "shoot up the school".
AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O’Meara suspensions
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.
Gilbert dislocates shoulder in Queensland’s Origin win
Queensland prop Tom Gilbert dislocated a shoulder and NSW star Tom Trbojevic was concussed during the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.
Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric
West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.
Frizell no-try controversy for NSW in Origin
NSW forward Tyson Frizell was denied a try that Queensland assistant coach Cameron Smith felt should have been awarded in the State of Origin opener.
Kokkinakis outlasts Wawrinka in French Open epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis won the match of his life at the French Open, beating former champ Stan Wawrinka after fellow Aussies Storm Hunter and Jason Kubler lost.
Queensland strike Hammer blow in State of Origin opener
Queensland have defeated NSW 26-18 in the State of Origin opener at Adelaide Oval in front of 48,613 fans to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation
Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.
Wiegman names England squad for Women’s WC
Striker Bethany England will be playing for England in the Women's World Cup but other big names have been sidelined due to injury.
University lecturer jailed for wife’s savage murder
University lecturer Adam Brown has been jailed for up to 24 years for murdering his wife during an argument over childcare at their Melbourne home.
Dawson ‘noticed’ student after seeing topless photo
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson had sexual activity with a student at the school he taught at, but not while she was his student, his lawyer says.
Crown to lay down $450m for money laundering breach
Gaming group Crown has reached an agreement over its multimillion-dollar penalty for breaching the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing act.
Hendriks lauded after returning to MLB from cancer
The Los Angeles Angels hitters showed no sentiment for Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks as he returned to Major League Baseball after recovering from cancer.
Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp
News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.