ASX 200 opens flat; Block up over 10%

Australian shares opened flat on Friday despite Wall Street falling in the overnight trade on hawkish signals from US Federal Reserve.

Vehicle sales jump as supply issues ease

<p>The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has reported a jump in new vehicle sales for October as the industry continues to overcome supply chai...

Mining confronts damning record on women

<p>Mining executives have acknowledged a 'perception problem' as the industry competes for the next generation of workers.</p>

Australia not off climate hook - yet

<p>Australia heads to this year's climate summit having ditched its climate laggard tag but observers say the reputational repair task has only just b...

Give ALM players a go at WC: Kisnorbo

<p>Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo is hoping players from every A-League club are considered for selection in the Socceroos' 26-man World Cup sq...

Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign

<p>It's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.</p>

Man jailed for cowardly bike hit and run

<p>Bradley Spark has been jailed for at least five years after he hit and killed a grandfather on a bicycle and then fled the scene, hiding his car in...

Walker inquest to visit Yuendumu

<p>The Northern Territory inquest into the shooting of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will visit Yuendumu later this month.</p>

ASX 200 likely to fall; Wall Street slips

The Australian share market is expected to end the week lower after a weak overnight trade on Wall Street.

Tiafoe ends de Minaur's Paris Masters run

<p>Alex de Minaur has been brought back down to earth after his win over Daniil Medvedev, losing in the last-16 of the Paris Masters to Frances Tiafoe...

Foley doesn't think he has keys to No.10

<p>Bernard Foley doesn't think he's the Wallabies' nailed-on No.10 - but the thought of a third Rugby World Cup next year lurks in the back of his min...

Profits surge despite fewer pokies in NSW

<p>As NSW leaders debate the value of a cashless gaming card, new analysis reveals pokies are even more profitable than before COVID-19.<br></p>

Martin Boyle gets World Cup green light

<p class="">Socceroo Martin Boyle looks set to live his World Cup dream after reports he's been given the green light over his fitness for Qatar.<br><...

Business urged to step up on cyber threat

<p>Australia's cyber security agency reports a significant increase in the number of attacks from online criminals, with everyone urged to be vigilant...

New standard breaks silence on stillbirth

<p>A new national stillbirth clinical care standard will be launched in Brisbane, aiming to reduce the risks and break the stigma.</p>

Rennie underwhelmed by Anzac team talk

<p>Australia coach Dave Rennie reckons there are more important priorities than having a joint New Zealand-Australia team face the Lions in 2025.</p>

Understated PNG loom as World Cup threat

<p>Workmanlike and underestimated, PNG hope to cause an upset when they take on England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals. </p>

Young's breakout World Cup form rewarded

<p>England winger Dominic Young has hit top form at the World Cup and his rise may have spelt the end for record try-scorer Ryan Hall. </p>

Rennie ready for the 'world's best' team

<p>Wallabies' coach Dave Rennie has hailed France as "the world's best" team as the hosts named a powerful outfit for the eagerly-awaited Paris Test.<...

JackJumpers add to Perth's NBL woes

<p>Tasmania have gone to Western Australia and taken the spoils as they handed Perth their fifth straight loss in the NBL.</p>