AFL finalises exemptions to enter WA
The AFL has secured exemptions for women's teams Carlton and Collingwood to play in Perth despite Western Australia's continued hard border stance.
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Wages perk up as worker demand grows
There are signs that wages growth is picking up, with economists at the nation's biggest bank predicting an annual rate of three per cent by mid-year.
Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dies
Johnny Raper, one of Australian rugby league's most decorated players, has died aged 82 after a long battle with dementia.
Vic won’t water down COVID check-in rules
Check-in requirements at Victorian venues that don't require proof of COVID-19 vaccination will remain in place despite Queensland ditching them.
Inquiry ordered into Grace Tame’s claims
Claims a taxpayer-funded agency ordered Grace Tame to avoid criticising Scott Morrison at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards are being investigated.
Socceroos’ Mabil makes Turkish loan move
Socceroos winger Awer Mabil is aiming to get his European career back on track, joining Turkish club Kasimpasa on loan for the the rest of the season.
Vic hardest place to do business in Aust
Victorian businesses pay the highest tax in Australia, a nationwide survey of firms by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has found.
Demons defend premiership coach Goodwin
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.
Only captains can end Langer talk: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says only answers from Australian captains Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch can end speculation over Justin Langer's messy exit as coach.
Morrison sorry for assault, harassment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
Climate wars are yet to be won: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has warned voters are walking away because of federal government dysfunction on climate policy and says Labor's plan is politically sensible.
Australia dominate England in Ashes finale
Australia have ended a dominant women's Ashes campaign in style, smashing England by eight wickets to clean sweep the ODI section of the multi-format series.
Aussies cover all bases for Pakistan tour
Travel concerns and unknown playing conditions are behind Australia naming an 18-man squad for their first Test tour of Pakistan since 1998.
Protections for trans students rejected
The coalition has agreed to greater protections for gay students, but not transgender children, as part of a contentious religious discrimination package.
Aged care minister bucks calls to resign
Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck has defended the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 response in the sector.
England names Collingwood as cricket coach
Paul Collingwood has been named interim head coach for England's three-Test tour of the West Indies.
Cambodia says Myanmar frees Australian
Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been freed from detention, Cambodian media reports say.
WA slashes quarantine as Omicron spreads
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan insists he has not bowed to industry pressure by agreeing to halve isolation periods for COVID-infected people.
Defence force to help aged care sector
Members of the Australian Defence Force will be deployed to help assist aged care facilities as they deal with COVID-19 surges.
Canberra anti-vaccine protests set to grow
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Shaq in, Bird ruled out of All Stars game
The older brother of Latrell Mitchell has been called into the Indigenous All Stars side — as an injury replacement — despite never playing an NRL game.
Leader Macrae wants to be Bulldog for life
Star midfielder Jack Macrae, who is out of contract this year, has been named vice-captain in a new-look Western Bulldogs leadership group for 2022.
Murder-accused NT cop ‘intended to kill’
A Northern Territory policeman accused of murdering an Aboriginal teenager fired the fatal shots while his alleged victim was restrained, the Crown says.
PM seeks to save religious freedom bills
Laws to allow greater freedoms for people to express their religion face a tricky path through federal parliament with moderates and conservatives at odds.
Tyler Wright’s Pipeline run ended in semis
Tyler Wright has had the highest-scoring wave of her semi-final but it wasn't enough to beat local wildcard and eventual Pipeline champion Moana Jones Wong.
Overseas tourists to return on February 21
Australia's ban on international tourists will end on February 21 after a decision by the federal government, with double vaccination required for entry.
Anthony strikes gold in women’s moguls
Jakara Anthony has dominated the women's Olympic moguls event from start to finish to smash a 12-year gold medal drought for Australia at the Beijing Games.
Anthony wins gold in women’s moguls
Australian Jakara Anthony has won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Beijing Olympics.
Langer respected wish for a new direction
Justin Langer told Cricket Australia he wanted to bow out with dignity and integrity rather than accept a short-term contract to continue as men's coach.
Coady third in snowboard slopestyle
Australian Tess Coady has won the bronze medal in the women's snowboard slopestyle at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Slater secures eighth Pipeline title at 49
Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater has won an eighth title at Pipeline — 30 years after his first and just days before his 50th birthday.