‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation’s best paid
NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.
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Ayers, Altschwager snatch rowing gold at worlds
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have won gold in the PR3 mixed doubles at the world rowing championship in Belgrade to qualify the boat for the Paris Olympics.
Rare, powerful earthquake in Morocco kills at least 820
More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains, with hundreds more injured.
GWS powers into semi-finals with MCG win over St Kilda
GWS, who finished 16th in 2022, are through to a semi-final after overcoming St Kilda by 24 points in a high-scoring elimination final at the MCG.
Man charged with murder over Bourke Street crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement
World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.
World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
McKay hurt as Blues edge Swans in AFL finals thriller
Carlton have held off a late challenge from Sydney to win an enthralling AFL elimination final by six points but lost key forward Harry McKay to injury.
One dead after car hits people, vehicles in Melbourne
A car has smashed into pedestrians in central Melbourne before crashing into two vehicles, leaving one person dead and several injured.
Dominatrix’s slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder
The slave to Melbourne dominatrix Heide Bos will spend up to 22 years in prison for the bloody murder of her boyfriend inside a car park.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire
Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.
Maynard sent straight to AFL Tribunal for Brayshaw hit
Collingwood's Brayden Maynard is facing a ban of at least three weeks after being sent straight to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw.
Sharks to play Tracey at fullback for elimination final
Connor Tracey is set to line up at fullback for Cronulla's elimination final after both he and Will Kennedy were named in the squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
AFL career likely over for Port captain Jonas: Hinkley
Coach Ken Hinkley is bracing for news that Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas's AFL career has been ended by a calf injury.
Kyle Flanagan to reunite with father Shane at Dragons
Kyle and Shane Flanagan will be the third father-son coach-player combination in the NRL after the latter signed with St George Illawarra for two years.
GWS name Sam Taylor, but final green light still awaits
GWS defender Sam Taylor and St Kilda forward Max King headline the big ins for Saturday's elimination final at the MCG.
Bavuma ton rescues Proteas in ODI slog against Aussies
Centurion Temba Bavuma became the second South African to carry his bat in an ODI innings but Australia limited the hosts to 222 at Bloemfontein.
Donaldson get shock Wallabies World Cup fullback start
Ben Donaldson will start at fullback for the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup clash with Georgia in Paris as Eddie Jones continues his shock selections.
Cronulla get past St George for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in the clubs' first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Gunman dies after fatally shooting co-worker
A police manhunt sparked by a fatal shooting in a WA wheatbelt town has ended after the alleged gunman turned the weapon on himself.
Knights expect Ponga to be target for Stuart’s Raiders
Kalyn Ponga has declared he's on track to play in Newcastle's do-or-die final against Canberra, with the Knights expecting his injured shoulder to be targeted.
Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs
Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final
Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
Tough times set up Carlton’s AFL finals campaign
Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.
Keys sets up Sabalenka US Open semi showdown
Maddison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka have both won their respective US Open quarter-finals 6-1 6-4 to set up a final-four showdown.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.