PM breaks silence Qantas calls
Anthony Albanese has released an update after days of scrutiny over his relationship with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce and upgrades with the airline.
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Demon’s big move towards career first
A superb win by a fellow Aussie could help Alex de Minaur’s rollercoaster 2024 campaign end on a high note.
Woolies’ surprise call on bottom line
Australia’s largest supermarket says cost-of-living pressures are weighing on its bottom line as it announced a surprising profit warning.
‘Consideration’ to unseal secret Robodebt
Names contained in a secret Robodebt report could still be released, following news the anti-corruption body will reconsider its choice not to investigate further.
Gay pub kicks man out over Trump cap
The man wants an apology from the pub amid claims there was no “legitimate reason” to be asked to leave.
‘Missile age’: Australia’s $74bn defence plan
Australia will pump tens of billions of dollars into boosting its defences as the country slides into a “new Indo-Pacific missile age”.
Matildas gun snares top new award
A Matildas star has been recognised for her brilliant year for club and country with a major new international award.
‘Another one’: Grim pandemic warning
Australia’s health minister is issuing a grim warning about the country’s ability to weather another pandemic.
Sweltering heat to sweep parts of Australia
Aussies are being given their first taste of summer, as a sweltering heatwave sweeps through the country this week, with some areas tipped to exceed 40 degrees.
Wife of third plane crash victim opens up
The third pilot killed in a plane crash in Sydney’s southwest has been remembered as a “caring and remarkable husband”.
3 reasons why cops and courts clash on bail
A new study has revealed the three key reasons why police and magistrates often come to different decisions on bail.
‘Tapped out’: Sting in the tail for renters
The challenging rental market has slowed for the first time in three years, but it’s not enough for people to be able to afford where they want to live.
‘Nasty’: Update after scary WBBL scenes
The Strikers have provided a positive update on Bridget Patterson after she copped a nasty blow to the face during their WBBL win over the Sixers.
Fresh twist after Olympian’s wife killed
There has been a fresh twist in the case against an Olympic cyclist charged with killing his wife who was also an Olympian.
Huge move in uni anti-Semitism row
Ugly episodes of anti-Semitism have besmirched Australian universities since October 7, and now the government will investigate just how bad things have become.
Socceroo cops two-game ban
What was already a night to forget for Melbourne City in the derby has become even more of a shocking evening.
Iconic ‘pen licence’ gets 2024 upgrade
Students aged four to nine will have access to a new course that’s been likened to a “pen licence for the online world”.
Damning Covid report sparks $251m disease hub
The centralised disease hub will be tasked with “stress-testing” Australia’s ability to cope with future pandemics and other major health emergencies.
Devastating warning for the next pandemic
A large-scale report into Australia’s response to Covid-19 found trust had been “eroded” due to “heavy-handed” measures taken in the pandemic.
Horror after four crash deaths in four days
With four fatalities in four days, police officers in a regional mining hub are pleading with road users to pay attention to conditions.
ASX edges higher for 3rd straight day
The ASX closed up 0.3 per cent for the third straight day, as investors wait for clarity from global markets.
Finals heartbreak likely for hamstrung Tiger
A senior Richmond player is set to be sidelined for the Tigers’ finals campaign, but there’s better news for a St Kilda star after grave injury fears.
‘It became clear’: Sad reveal after retirement shock
Jaidyn Stephenson has revealed why he decided to hang up the boots with a year left on his contract. See every AFL list change so far.
Defending PGA champ embraces Cam’s presence
The reigning Queensland PGA champion will ‘stick to his game’ rather than worry about what Cam Smith is doing on the Nudgee course.
Why fatal assault accused wasn’t in court
The man accused of killing a “vibrant” man in a CBD assault was not in court as his lawyer offered this explanation for his absence.
Teams named for crucial Pacific Cup clash
The Kangaroos can sit back and relax this weekend as Tonga and New Zealand fight it out for the right to face the Aussies in the Pacific Cup final. Check out the team lists here.
Aussie World Cup winner calls it quits
With 170 games for Australia and a World Cup victory on his resume, Matthew Wade could make a big impression after confirming his next move.
‘Billions wasted’: Big call on Covid payments
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says “billions of dollars” were wasted in poorly targeted relief payments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Big miner goes green with first Toyota EV
Australia’s biggest miner is ditching diesel for EVs in a first major step to electrify its vast mining fleet.
Surprise reason for wild restaurant line
Hungry lunchtime shoppers have been spotted queuing down the street for an unusual promotion in the CBD of one of Australia’s biggest cities.
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