Numerous studies have shown that keeping pets – especially dogs and cats – improves immunity, as well as mental and cardiovascular health.

The ACTU has moderated its minimum wage request from last year but says wage growth is critical, while business groups and state governments call for caution.

Costings from the Parliamentary Budget Office, commissioned by the Greens, show the abandonment of the Resource Super Profits Tax had cost federal governments $69 billion since 2012.

Five years after Victoria’s landmark Royal Commission into Family Violence reports to police are at an all-time high, women are being hospitalised because of family violence at the same rates and 26,000 women and children are being turned away from housing services every year.

NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has put a stop to billions of dollars worth of new residential development earmarked for Sydney’s north-west until he can be satisfied there are adequate evacuation routes.

NSW Liberal Party director Tony Nutt and secretary Chris Stone personally heard informal complaints in 2014 and 2017 about alleged inappropriate conduct by Frank Zumbo.

After a handful of games for the Wests Tigers, Benji Marshall was pitched to Nick Politis and the Roosters, and even attended a Mad Monday.

The contentious position will be overhauled to focus on the multibillion-dollar rollout of new major energy transmission projects across the eastern states.

Chilling secret recordings reveal Australians praising Christchurch mosque murderer Brenton Tarrant and endorsing violence as they audition to join American far-right neo-Nazi group, The Base.

Linktree is looking to tap into the nascent social commerce market with its latest fund raising from strategic investors including the billionaire Afterpay co-founder. 

“It is like an enormous beached whale. It’s an enormous weight on the sand,” said those trying to free the ship, conceding the job could take weeks.

The suspect’s defence lawyer asked for a health assessment “to address his mental illness” but provided no details about what he might suffer from.

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

Warragamba Dam isn’t the culprit in the latest flooding events around Sydney, and raising the dam wall won’t provide the solution.

New research shows businesses that work at it can close their gender pay gaps. But in some areas, the gap may never be closed.

The myth of cheap food in the good old days, Howard urges Japan to re-arm and well-travelled dingoes.

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.

The failure to remove inequalities in the workplace now needs direct intervention. Quotas work.

Greg Hunt stresses Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is free after reports some pensioners have been charged $70 for “pre-vaccination” appointments.

Greg Hunt stresses Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is free after reports some pensioners have been charged $70 for “pre-vaccination” appointments.

Even after 18 months out of the game, Sydney veteran Buddy Franklin roams almost in a stratosphere of his own.

Even after 18 months out of the game, Sydney veteran Buddy Franklin roams almost in a stratosphere of his own.

Gihan Kerollos was stabbed to death by her husband as she left work at Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital in May 2019.

Gihan Kerollos was stabbed to death by her husband as she left work at Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital in May 2019.

Ten years ago the Coalition was flying high in NSW. Now it no longer has a majority of seats thanks to numerous scandals and crises.