Minimum wage decision to be handed down
The Fair Work Commission will hand down its decision on the minimum wage on Wednesday, following a period of consultation.
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WA coal-fired power plants to shut by 2029
About 1200 workers will be affected by the West Australian government's decision to close its last remaining coal-fired power stations in coming years.
Vic power ‘blackouts’ warning cancelled
A blackouts warning in Victoria has been cancelled after the national energy market operator earlier forecast an impending shortfall in reserve power.
Australian home values top $10 trillion
The value of Australia's residential housing stock has topped $10 trillion for the first time, Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.
Star acted ‘indefensibly’ on card scheme
The Star Sydney is fit to hold a casino licence despite management failings, the legal team representing Star Entertainment has told a state gaming inquiry.
Person injured, school locked down in NZ
A person has been injured in New Zealand's north island as police respond to reports of an active shooter.
Austin caps off return with Games berth
Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Melbourne Vixens shooter Kiera Austin has made Australia's 12-player team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Novavax vaccine approved as COVID booster
The Novavax vaccine has been given the Australian regulator's tick of approval as a COVID-19 booster for people aged 18 and over, the company has announced.
Rates, inflation clouds spending outlook
Households were spending up earlier in the year, but rising interest rates and ballooning inflation are likely to curb activity.
Action needs to follow China dialogue: PM
Anthony Albanese says China needs to drop sanctions on Australian trade after dialogue with Beijing ended a years-long diplomatic freeze.
Bowen confident blackouts to be averted
A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
Arnie’s Redmayne surprise gets Roos to WC
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold's stroke of genius has transformed Andrew Redmayne into a penalty-saving national hero to get Australia to the World Cup.
Robert Hughes released from Sydney jail
Child sex offender and former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes has been released from a Sydney jail and will be deported to the United Kingdom.
Addo-Carr makes Origin bid in NRL boilover
Axed NSW winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored a hat-trick of tries as Canterbury pulled off the the shock of the NRL season with 34-4 win over Parramatta.
Magpies run down Demons in AFL thriller
Collingwood have posted a memorable 26-point win over reigning AFL premiers Melbourne in a classic Queen's Birthday contest at the MCG.
Qld warned of possible power outages
The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued an alert warning for possible blackouts in Queensland, saying demand for electricity may exceed supply.
Pies survive late drama in Super Netball
Collingwood have scraped into the Super Netball semi-finals despite losing a tense local derby 56-54 to the Melbourne Vixens.
Pandemic exposes need for health reform
As doctors and medical experts are honoured for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the peak body says health reform is essential.
Key Matildas rested for Spain, Portugal
The Matildas will take a squad full of young and fringe players to Europe for friendly matches against Spain and Portugal, with Sam Kerr among those rested.
Naden faces long ban for dangerous throw
Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden faces up to a five-game ban after being sent off and subsequently charged for a dangerous throw on Manly star Jake Trbojevic.
Albanese takes cabinet to regional Qld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a cabinet meeting in regional Queensland, instead of Canberra, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is heading to WA.
Turnbull urges gas price, volume limits
As the federal government weighs up its options to deal with the energy crisis, a former prime minister says decisive action is needed in the gas market.
Stranded Ukrainians left with one way out
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian defenders are fighting for "every metre" of Sievierodonetsk where civilians have been left with just one way out.
Trump’s election fraud claims examined
A US congressional hearing on the US Capitol assault will focus on former president Donald Trump's claim his election defeat was the result of widespread fraud.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen has extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retired with engine failure.
Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen has extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retired with engine failure.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Swifts stay alive in Super Netball season
The NSW Swifts will be praying for a Melbourne Vixens victory - by at least five goals - to stay alive in Super Netball after beating the Queensland Firebirds.
More heat on Kangas after AFL loss to GWS
GWS co-captain Stephen Coniglio starred as the Giants inflicted more pain on struggling North Melbourne with a 49-point AFL thrashing at Marvel Stadium.
Clinical Cleary downs Ponga-less Knights
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary stole the show as the Panthers obliterated Newcastle 42-6 in the NRL.