Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer
First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.
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Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike
Hollywood's actors strike is set to end after their union reached a tentative agreement with studios, months after entertainment workers walked off the job.
Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has called it quits, insisting she has nothing left to give or achieve at international level.
Sydney’s Talay wants trophies after replacing Corica
Ufuk Talay, the new Sydney FC manager who agreed a two-year deal to replace Steve Corica, is adamant he can bring success back to the Sky Blues.
Brisbane’s Heslop cops equal-longest AFLW suspension
Brisbane defender Dee Heslop has copped the equal-longest suspension in AFLW history, her three-game ban potentially ruling her out of the entire finals series.
Yengi earns debut Socceroos call-up, veterans dropped
Portsmouth's Kusini Yengi has been handed his first Socceroos call-up, while veteran pair Andrew Redmayne and Milos Degenek have been dropped.
Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw
A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.
Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi
Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.
‘Underlying issues’ in accused fatal crash driver case
The alleged unlicensed driver of a car that crashed in Sydney's southwest, killing two teenage boys, will remain in custody on a string of charges.
More pain for borrowers as big banks pass on rate hike
Three of Australia's biggest banks have hiked interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate increase.
Portuguese PM steps down amid corruption probe
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has resigned after his government was involved in a widespread corruption probe, but he insists his conscience is clear.
Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat
A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL.
Foster dad cleared of lying to William Tyrrell probe
A magistrate was not convinced William Tyrrell's former foster father lied about an "ancillary" matter to investigators probing the toddler's disappearance.
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Storm Hunter has completed an 18-hour dash across the Atlantic to keep alive Australia's chances in the Billie Jean King Cup.
‘Differences shouldn’t define us’: PM wraps up in China
Anthony Albanese is finishing his historic trip to China by reflecting on the importance of diplomacy as the world navigates serious challenges ahead.
Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight
Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.
Chris Waller’s Riff Rocket wins Victoria Derby
Short-priced favourite Riff Rocket has stormed home to win the Victoria Derby for champion trainer Chris Waller, beating Apulia in Australia's oldest classic.
Kiwis flog Australia in record Pacific Cup final win
New Zealand handed Australia their worst ever Test loss in a 30-0 Pacific Cup final win in Hamilton, with winger Jamayne Isaako scoring a double.
Phoenix belt Roar for best-ever start to ALM season
Three goals from Oskar Zawada have helped the Wellington Phoenix defeat the Brisbane Roar 5-2 for their best-ever start to an A-League Men season.
Australia beat England to win fifth-straight Cup game
Australia have all but secured a World Cup semi-final spot after an Adam Zampa-inspired 33-run win over England in Ahmedabad.
Crows snare AFLW minor premiership with win over Eagles
Adelaide have booted five goals in the space of six minutes to set up a 26-point win over West Coast in 35-degree heat in Perth.
Tasmania edge out Bullets in frenetic NBL finish
Milton Doyle has returned to the scoresheet for the Tasmania JackJumpers in a two-point NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets in Launceston.
Mariners see red as Glory beat champions 2-0
Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses after crashing to a 2-0 loss to the Glory in Perth.
PM tells China ‘we value WTO trade rules framework’
Anthony Albanese says any country, including China, that wants to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership must be ready to meet its high standards.
Eddie’s back – and with another defeat against Wales
Just five days after quitting the Australia job, Eddie Jones was back coaching Wallabies in Cardiff - but not much had changed as his Barbarians lost to Wales.
More than 60 hostages missing due to airstrikes: Hamas
The militant group Hamas says more than 60 of the people it took hostage in its October attack are missing because of Israel's airstrikes on Gaza.
Saints miss top eight despite Blues triumph
Despite triumphing by 20-points over Carlton, St Kilda continue the chase for their first-ever AFLW finals series, having lost their top-eight spot to Sydney.
Alan Williams stars as Phoenix beat Taipans in NBL
South East Melbourne big man Alan Williams was instrumental in a 13-point defeat of Cairns Taipans
Pitch, errors frustrate Rudan as WSW draw 2-2 with Jets
The Western Sydney Wanderers have fought back to claim a point in a 2-2 draw with the Newcastle Jets.
PNG Kumuls blitz Fiji to win Pacific Bowl final
Papua New Guinea ambushed Fiji in Port Moresby to win the Pacific Bowl final 32-12 after racing to a 26-0 lead at halftime.
Wakim century puts Tasmania on top of Victoria
An unbeaten 148 from Tasmanian No.3 Charlie Wakim set up a total of 4-282 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.