Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears
Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.
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Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue
Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.
Joe Lolley leaving Sydney FC, eyes move to ALM rival
Ex-Nottingham Forest winger Joe Lolley has left Sydney FC after playing four seasons with the A-League Men club.
Gordon suffers significant setback ahead of World Cup
Wallabies star Jake Gordon is expected to be out for a lengthy period after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles.
Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock
Tolu Koula may have one last chance to reassert his State of Origin credentials before game two as Manly push for an exemption to play him in round 14.
‘Last laugh’: Fisher-Harris’ Panthers taunts backfire
Paul Alamoti scored a winner and then clapped back at James Fisher-Harris as the Panthers moved clear at the top of the NRL ladder.
Edmed’s ‘mixed bag’ season not ending Wallabies dream
Tane Edmed hasn't enjoyed the playing minutes he expected after moving to the ACT Brumbies, but he isn't ruling himself out of Wallabies contention just yet.
Opal returns to WNBL as Tasmania make statement signing
An Opal mainstay has signed with the Tasmania Jewels ahead of their first season in the WNBL, joining Keely Froling and championship-winner Darcee Garbin.
NBA guard, prospect headline Boomers squad
Alex Condon and Bryce Cotton will make their Australian Boomers debuts alongside NBA guard Tyrese Proctor in Perth at next month's World Cup qualifiers.
Iran and US trade strikes as Kuwait comes under fire
The US military says it has struck Iranian air defences, a ground control station and two drones that were threatening ships.
White-ball final king Hazlewood lifts another IPL crown
The great quick Josh Hazlewood has come up trumps again, along with fellow Aussie Tim David, to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru win back-to-back IPL crowns.
Hindley’s podium hat-trick as great Dane rules Giro
Australian rider Jai Hindley has finished on the podium at the end of the 109th Giro d'Italia, as great Dane Jonas Vingegaard triumphed in the maglia rosa.
Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver
Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.
Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles
There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.
Penrith edge Warriors, strengthen grip on top spot
Casey McLean and Dylan Edwards have helped Penrith move four points clear at the top of the NRL ladder in a 20-18 win over the Warriors.
Strange magic as Raiders down ‘passive’ Cowboys
Canberra have secured a much-needed NRL win against North Queensland to snap an eight-year hoodoo and keep themselves in top-eight contention.
Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits
GWS have overwhelmed Melbourne in Alice Springs as Finn Callaghan starred and Clayton Oliver impressed against his old team.
Shooter’s sparkling form earns Diamonds netball recall
Donnell Wallam's impressive Super Netball form has forced selectors to include the goal-shooter in the Diamonds squad ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Thunderbirds crush Vixens in Super Netball statement
Led by goal-scoring ace Elmere van der Berg, the Thunderbirds have claimed outright top spot on the Super Netball ladder after beating top-two side the Vixens.
Foley’s final countdown as Spears make Japan decider
Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby League One grand final.
Swifts see off Firebirds threat to stay in finals race
Grace Nweke and Grace Whyte have starred to fire the NSW Swifts to a tense victory over the Queensland Firebirds, keeping their slim finals hopes alive.
Popovic urges Socceroos to believe after Mexico loss
The Socceroos have lost to Mexico 1-0 in the friendly match that was the final audition for players to impress before Tony Popovic picks his World Cup squad.
‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson declares she can be PM
Pauline Hanson has proposed a ban on immigration from certain countries and defended ties to Gina Rinehart, while stating she's open to becoming prime minister.
Aussies fall to debutant Pakistan spin kid in ODI
Australia's opening match in the ODI series in Pakistan has ended in defeat after Pakistan's teenage debutant Arafat Minhas grabbed a stunning five-wicket haul.
Furious Bulldogs to email NRL over ref calls
His side are 4-8, but one thing Cameron Ciraldo can't cop is bad refereeing - and he feels his Canterbury side had their fair share in a loss to Wests Tigers.
Last Aussie succumbs in Paris sunshine to world No.1
Daria Kasatkina has battled valiantly but was eventually overpowered by world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, ending the Australian singles challenge at the French Open.
Storm speedster steers Melbourne to crucial NRL win
Exciting fullback Sua Faalogo has helped Melbourne to an important 18-4 victory over the Sydney Roosters, who struggled in the wake of Origin.
Galvin booed as struggling Bulldogs fall to Tigers
Lachlan Galvin was a non-stop target of abuse for Wests Tigers fans as the young halfback and current club Canterbury fell to a 22-16 defeat.
Four rescued from flooded Laos cave, two still missing
Four more trapped men have been brought out of a flooded cave in Laos by rescuers.
Panthers make call on Cleary for Warriors clash
First-placed Penrith have made a decision on Nathan Cleary's availability for their clash with the high-flying Warriors.
Injury-drained Tigers almost plumbed mid-season rookie
Managing a lengthy injury list, Richmond coach Adem Yze revealed he almost called on a rookie to play against Sydney four days after being drafted.