Qantas to boost wages, expects $1b profit
Qantas says it will boost worker pay by 10 per cent after a "remarkable turnaround" to profitability due to strong travel demand.
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Labor’s new plan to slash consultancy bill
The finance minister has outlined a new plan to cut back on consultancy fees while the treasurer has promised to leave controversial stage three tax cuts alone.
Aussie cycling sprint men take world gold
The Australian men's sprint trio of Leigh Hoffman, Matthew Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have raced to gold at the world track cycling championships.
Australia’s anger at Bali bombings event
A senior Australian minister has expressed distress and disappointment after vision of the Bali bombings was played at a commemorative event in Indonesia.
Life with no parole for NT triple murderer
Ben Hoffmann will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering three people and killing another during a drug-fuelled shooting rampage across Darwin.
Ex-minister to front Lehrmann’s rape trial
Former defence industry minister Linda Reynolds will give evidence at the criminal trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Russian missiles target Ukraine cities
A UN General Assembly resolution has called Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory "illegal" as Russian missiles pounded more than 40 urban centres.
Bulldogs big players in AFL trade finish
The Western Bulldogs have been heavily involved on AFL trade deadline day, gaining Rory Lobb while trading out Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Josh Schache.
NZ stun Diamonds to win netball Cup opener
An 11-goal first-quarter run helped New Zealand claim victory over Australia in netball's Constellation Cup series opener on Wednesday night.
England seal T20 series with strong win
England have beaten Australia in a second consecutive T20, Dawid Malan's 82 helping them win by eight runs in Canberra on Wednesday night.
Bali marks 20 years since deadly bombings
Prayers for peace and the symbolic release of 20 birds are among events in Bali to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 2002 bombings on the resort island.
NT nurses stoned after cops forgot them
An NT inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death has heard a nurse used by police to deceive community members was later pelted with rocks and injured.
Tiley stays out of Djokovic Open visa saga
Having been burned this year, Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says the visa status of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic is a matter for the federal government.
Bruce Lehrmann trial way ahead of schedule
Brittany Higgins is expected to return to court for continued cross-examination this week in the trial of her accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann.
Hasler commits to Manly for 2023: report
Manly coach Des Hasler has reportedly told the club he'll guide the team in 2023, ending speculation he'll leave as they plan their future coaching direction.
Grundy reluctantly seals Melbourne switch
Brodie Grundy has been traded to Melbourne to partner with fellow gun ruckman Max Gawn despite having five years left on his contract at Collingwood.
Multiple inquiries into Optus data breach
Several investigations are under way following the massive Optus data breach, including one by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Daley open to working with embattled Manly
Former NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has moved closer to working with an NRL club, confirming his interest in helping revive a drama-riddled Manly.
Lehrmann’s trial continues without Higgins
Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins is unavailable to give evidence in court as a trial continues for the man she accuses of rape.
Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges
A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.
Perth woman lured to death at dog park
Four people have been arrested and charged over the murder of a woman at a Perth dog park before allegedly burying her at another location.
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Carbon credits key to industrial emissions
The federal government is playing "policy whack-a-mole" as it prepares to roll out energy and climate tools, including new credits for big emitters.
Brittany Higgins ‘unavailable’ for trial
Brittany Higgins was due to face further cross-examination but the jury was told she was unavailable to give evidence.
Horne-Francis to Power in AFL mega-deal
The top three picks in this year's draft, as well as the player selected at No.1 last year, have all changed hands in a four-club AFL trade deal.
Ronaldo scores landmark 700th club goal
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 700th goal in club football, playing for Manchester United in a Premier League match at Everton.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine
Russian cruise missiles have torn into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of downtown Kyiv, Ukraine.
Max Verstappen wins 2022 F1 world title
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has secured a second consecutive Formula One drivers' championship after winning a controversial Japanese Grand Prix.
Collingwood ease past Giants in AFLW win
Collingwood have celebrated skipper Steph Chiocci's 50th AFLW game by consolidating their top-four spot with a 32-point win over GWS.
Demons thrash Bulldogs in AFLW statement
Melbourne are right in the hunt for the AFLW minor premiership after thrashing the Western Bulldogs by 64 points in their biggest win of the season so far.
JackJumpers topple Bullets in NBL overtime
Tasmania JackJumpers have come from behind to beat the Brisbane Bullets 90-86 in overtime, registering the first win of their NBL campaign after four matches.
Hunt stoic, stranded to defy Vic in Shield
Redbacks opener Henry Hunt insists he was happy to walk off the field two balls early, unbeaten on 97, to earn a stoic Sheffield Shield draw against Victoria.