Retailing in last hurrah before rate rise
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 1.6 per cent in March to a record $33.6 billion, coming before rising interest rates take their toll.
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Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Brisbane man jailed after helping stuff body of 61 year-old woman in a wheelie bin
A Queensland man has been jailed after helping his mate stuff a body in a wheelie bin before using the victim's mobile phone to order pizza.
RBA lifts cash rate, warns of more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following its monthly board meeting.
Bennett waits on Munster, looks to UK
Wayne Bennett says he's "not unconfident" of landing Cameron Munster at the NRL's Dolphins and that the United Kingdom shapes as a key recruiting ground.
Roe v Wade US abortion law ‘to be revoked’
Landmark US legislation that for almost 50 years has allowed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion could be overturned, reports suggest.
Redfern Now: Adam Reynolds not fazed by Bunnies NRL return
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds says it will be business as usual when he takes on former club South Sydney in Thursday night's NRL clash.
Morrison offers sympathy over rate rise
As the Reserve Bank decided on its first cash rate lift in almost 12 years, Scott Morrison says he understands some home borrowers will face tougher times.
Bronco Blue: Staggs impressing Fittler as Origin looms
NSW coach Brad Fittler says centre Latrell Mitchell will almost certainly miss State of Origin game one, with Kotoni Staggs firming as a replacement option.
Fisherman still missing off Townsville
A large-scale search for missing Queensland fisherman Colin Palmer has entered a third day with helicopters and vessels scouring waters off Townsville.
Qantas to launch Sydney to London and New York non-stop in 2025
Qantas is buying a fleet of long-range, wide-body Airbus planes to service non-stop flights from Australia's east coast to London, Paris and New York.
Labor, coalition switch pitch to seniors
The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.
Brisbane beat Sydney to break SCG hoodoo
Brisbane have broken a 13-year hoodoo at the SCG and cemented their place in the top-four with an emphatic victory over Sydney.
Man, 45, dies in floodwaters east of Longreach
A man has died after falling into floodwaters in western Queensland after the region was drenched by heavy downpours.
Deves denies transphobia despite comments
Embattled candidate Katherine Deves has apologised for her controversial comments on transgender women in sport but denied she is transphobic.
Surge in power bills adds to cost woes
High international fuel prices and outages at coal-fired power plants are pushing wholesale electricity costs up across Australia, the market operator says.
Drain drownings on Palm Island could not have been prevented: Qld Coroner
Treating two young Palm Island men as missing instead of wanted would not have stopped their drowning deaths during monsoonal rains, inquest findings state.
Coalition commits more Cairns port funds
The Morrison government if re-elected will commit $24 million to the further upgrade of the Cairns Marine Maintenance Precinct.
One Nation preferencing Labor in key seats
Coalition MPs could be impacted by One Nation preferencing Labor in key battleground seats in Queensland after Pauline Hanson hit out at the Liberals.
Milking it: Food prices rising fastest since 2001
The latest quarterly consumer price index shows food prices have experienced their largest inflation rise in more than 10 years.
Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss
Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Scott Morrison says the government has resolved the issue of party division on climate change, despite remarks from Nationals colleagues.
Bennett confident on Munster pitch
Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.
Qld education department boss in corruption crackdown
Queensland education staff are being warned of a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption as misconduct allegations dog the government.
Russia warns of serious nuclear war risks
The risks of nuclear war are "considerable" over the Ukraine conflict, Russia's foreign minister says, as he accuses NATO of waging a proxy war through Kyiv.
Elon Musk is taking Twitter private
Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.
Bellamy pushes Papenhuyzen for Origin call up
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says his fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen deserves a call-up to the NSW State of Origin squad after another star performance.
PM under fire for security deal response
Anthony Albanese has pledged Labor would carry out more engagement with neighbouring countries in the Pacific.
Broncos’ trial and error hurting Walters
The stability of Brisbane's spine while Kevin Walters was playing, compared to now as the NRL team's coach, reveals just how unsettled the Broncos are.
Qld govt rejects integrity inquiry calls
The Queensland government has rejected calls for an inquiry after its own review found the state's lobbyist register was not serving its purpose.
Great Barrier Reef water quality monitoring to reduce pollution run-off
The University of Queensland has received funding for a $3.1 million program to monitor and improve Great Barrier Reef water quality.