Another action-packed day looms in Tokyo. As always, we’ll bring you all the latest news from the Paralympics.

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has learned some valuable lessons from the past two NRL finals campaigns.

Heads of high-profile schools said the HSC should begin when year 12 students are allowed back on site on October 25, saying the delay is “agonising”.

With thousands of Shepparton residents due to end their isolation this week, community leaders are demanding an urgent assurance that testing will be stepped up.

Principals, medical clinics and even private tutors are scrambling to secure Pfizer bookings for year 12 students before VCE exams start in early October.

More than 300 athletes from dozens of sports have taken up Wallaby great Dave Pocock’s call to climate arms as global warming threatens the pursuits they love.

Homicide squad detectives have taken a 60-year-old man into custody as they investigate the disappearance of Pemberton man Tony Ditri.

An unvaccinated Indigenous man in Dubbo has died in hospital from COVID-19, becoming the first regional death of the latest NSW outbreak.

Labourer, truck driver, unionist and senator Alex Gallacher enjoyed a reputation on both sides of the aisle as a no-nonsense campaigner for working people.

The biggest review of Australian payments regulation in more than 20 years says the government should have the power to set rules for digital wallets such as Apple Pay.

Ma And Pa  showed plenty of promise on debut  in mid-February when he beat all but the winner on the Kensington track.

Everything you need to know to find a winner on the seven-race card.

Each of the five jockeys implicated in the Mornington Airbnb saga have been charged by stewards for allegedly providing false or misleading evidence to stewards in an inquiry.

Authorities are seeking to get control of transmission in prisons to prevent an explosion of COVID-19 cases in the challenging environments.

Top public servant Phil Gaetjens has suspended his inquiry into who in the Prime Minister’s office knew about allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House.

Mining giant Fortescue has delivered a record $14b profit on the back of a stunning rally in iron ore prices and doubled its full-year dividends.

When Nicole Kowalczyk wants to decompress from in lockdown, she takes her children to the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Now. she’s been appointed its advocate as Maribyrnong Officer at the Yarra Riverkeeper Association.

Ida has knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans. The state is scrambling to ensure there is enough generator power and water at hospitals for patient needs.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is working with the states and territories to ensure the health system will cope with COVID cases when lockdowns ease.

Milestone man Joel Selwood says Patrick Dangerfield is one man he wants in the trenches as the Cats prepare for a cut-throat final on Friday night.

The largest profits ever made by the nation’s mining sector have allayed some fears of a negative June quarter for the economy.

Global property giant Lendlease will cut staffing levels by up to 400 people as it consolidates its Australian operations and focus on its planned $8 billion development pipeline.

A Victorian mother has spoken of the backlash she received for reporting her husband, well known in his community, for rape and assault.

American forces launched a drone strike in Kabul on Sunday targeting a suicide bomber in a vehicle who was aiming to attack the airport, US officials said.

He was the nation’s boxing hero after winning a medal in Tokyo, now Harry Garside is facing flak for breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules and hosting a house party.

The James Packer-backed casino’s full-year results were as diabolical as they were meaningless.

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Cats’ finals efforts against high-intensity, high-pressure teams.

Business groups say Australian companies, big or small, can’t continue to deal with the what-ifs and maybes.

The chief executive of ASX-listed software maker Altium has defended the company’s performance despite its share price tumbling on the back of latest results.

Humanity’s giant new space telescope, the long-delayed James Webb, will peer at the earliest stars when it launches for deep space on October 31.

Ricky Ponting has advised his close friend Justin Langer that criticism of the Australian men’s team goes with the territory created by a recent run of defeats.

With 27 tracks running for one hour and 48 minutes, Donda can only be a mixed blessing.

Just one month ago a media report unveiled a massive rise in young people reporting to emergency departments, but reaction was muted.

The $3 billion listed pathology operator is preparing for a scenario where both NSW and Victoria continue to see rising COVID infection numbers.

The $73 million development to connect the Perth CBD with Northbridge has had mixed fortunes with just three tenants remaining in the building’s ‘market hall’.

Affirm said Amazon customers would be able to use its service on purchases of $US50 or more — including items like furniture, home goods, electronics and fashion — and pay in monthly instalments.

The Andrews government will aim to vaccinate every Victorian year 12 student with their first dose before exams start, blaming a lack of supply for the decision not to make the cohort a vaccine priority.

Although no formal offer has been put forward Carlton have earmarked Cook for a full-time position and most likely the top job at the club.

There is a hint of desperation over the sale of the code’s FTA rights, which expire at the end of next season.

Former Brisbane triple-premiership player Craig McRae is set to be appointed Collingwood coach later this week and is poised to bring former teammate Justin Leppitsch with him to the coaching team.

Health Department Director General David Russell-Weisz told 6PR on Monday morning multi-day category two and three surgeries would be cancelled, affecting between 600 and 800 surgeries.

An independent report into the infection of an unvaccinated Brisbane hospital receptionist has found no breaches of health orders. And despite strong comments at the time, the government is not looking to assign any blame.

Two army officers have died in a road accident outside Townsville on Monday afternoon.

The fallout from last Friday night’s grudge match with South Sydney has led to the Sydney Roosters and coach Trent Robinson being fined $40,000.

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Australia’s Olympic gold medal winners received $20,000 from the Australian Olympic Committee, but Paralympic gold medal winners won no money from Paralympics Australia. 

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has been fined $2075 after pleading guilty to road offences including speeding while driving a sports car and sending text messages when stationary at traffic lights.

The format for Super Rugby Pacific has been locked in for the next two years, with two new teams joining Australian and New Zealand sides.

Some of the last words Adam Woodward heard before he was allegedly killed were ‘is that all you’ve got?’, as he collapsed to the ground with 17 wounds, a court has heard.

An independent COVID-19 vaccine safety noted there were other medical issues occurring at the same time which may have influenced the outcome following vaccination.