Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses
Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
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Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity
A One Nation candidate in a recent state poll says the discovery of dozens of uncounted ballots raises doubts about how the poll was conducted.
Wife’s vow as ex-Top Gun pilot loses extradition fight
The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel have pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.
Pressure over fuel, fertiliser as refinery burns
Fertiliser, fuel and a refinery fire at home are causing concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it
Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.
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Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet
Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.
Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze
Australia will lean more heavily on fuel imports after a fire caused by a suspected gas leak ripped through one of the nation's two oil refineries.
‘Who gave you the right?’: villagers take on gas giant
Leaders from remote Papua New Guinea villages have turned up at a shareholders meeting of gas giant Santos to question the board about a controversial project.
Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes
Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.
Record defence spend to counter ‘more dangerous world’
Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".
‘It killed my mum’: Prince Harry reveals royal turmoil
The Duke of Sussex has spoken candidly about the death of his mother and his struggles in his early life as a royal during his final appearance in Melbourne.
Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of lying about her involvement in a website that attacked a co-producer of her embattled directorial debut.
Katy Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims
Australian actor Ruby Rose has accused singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her over a decade ago in a nightclub, claims the pop star denies.
Fewer flights, higher fares take off for Virgin flyers
Domestic passengers can expect to pay higher airfares for longer as another Australian carrier announces it is slashing capacity.
China-linked firm takes majority stake in Qld coal mine
Yancoal Australia is buying an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in central Queensland, Australia's largest underground coal mine.
Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling
The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.
Trump-style social media vetting a ‘phenomenal waste’
Coalition plans to screen visa applicants' social media have been criticised as unrealistic due to the huge numbers of people applying for entry each month.
More women set to skip the doctor to get the pill
Many women at low risk of complications will soon be able to access the contraceptive pill without a trip to their GP, but the rollout will not be swift.
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Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.
IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession
An extreme scenario in which the Iran conflict lingers could push the global economy to the brink of recession, the International Monetary Fund says.
Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters
Australian renters are spending a record share of their income on housing costs as a chronic shortage of stock drives prices higher across the nation.
Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in
Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.
‘Pretty severe’: warnings for Australia ahead of budget
One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.
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Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day
The Duke of Sussex has paid tribute to the power of sport in helping veterans overcome trauma, as his wife Meghan made a surprise return to television.
Thousands rattled by earthquake in central-west NSW
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken part of NSW, with the tremors felt hundreds of kilometres away.
Duo face trial for ‘planned underworld hit’ at cafe
Underworld figure Gavin Preston's broad daylight execution while eating breakfast at a cafe was "planned, prepared and targeted", prosecutors have told a jury.
‘Internet rabbit hole’: why man sent threats to mosque
An isolated man who sent threatening letters to Australia's largest mosque spurred by alcohol and right-wing views will serve out his sentence in the community.
Roblox’s game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny
The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.
Wife’s tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial
A woman whose ex-husband's body was found weighed down by rocks in a river has broken down in the witness box while her spouse's accused murderer watched on.
RBA’s stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down
Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.
Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers
Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.