With a malaphor thrown in to lighten your life.

The federal government has launched a crackdown on home care rorts amid revelations that providers spend about $1 billion a year on administration.

In this week’s A-League wrap, Adelaide striker Kusini Yengi attracts scorn for a quality dive, the Jets finally strike import gold, and a young Perth goalie makes his mark.

Steve Corica is staring down his biggest challenge since taking on the coaching job at the A-League Men heavyweights after a confidence-shredding defeat on Sunday.

Risks of power failure inherent in the Gabba’s broadcast compound set-up are unlikely to be improved before the next Ashes series.

The rules will now extend to “energy from waste” industries that burn rubbish to generate electricity.

Joe Pride’s performance was a work of art in the Villiers at Royal Randwick.

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc could be the key to victory for Australia in the second Test in Adelaide given their brilliant record with the pink ball.

Estate agents and their representatives are prohibited from gaining a beneficial interest in a property that they have been commissioned to sell.

Pent-up demand could see Qld hit the pre-pandemic domestic tourism level that brought in about $10b a year, tourism chief says.

And homes in suburbs with plenty of trees are seven degrees cooler than those without trees, according to Brisbane City Council research.

The NSW Ombudsman is also investigating a claim the government was offering to buy biodiversity credits for significantly less than their market value.

American import Tiffany Mitchell said she felt targeted after a league email threatened to keep players with long braids off the court unless they tied them up or in a bun.

The cracks are showing in the major political parties as both choose candidates for next year’s state election.

David Symington had an engaging curiosity which he passed on to his students both secondary and tertiary.

Star paceman Josh Hazlewood boarded a plane for Sydney on Sunday with Jhye Richardson the man most likely to replace him for the second Test.

A much-loved Seymour baker died in 2016 when he was swept away in floodwaters after a council employee fell asleep before sending anyone to deploy warning signs.

Waiting times for COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be cut from six to five months under plans to be unveiled by the federal government on Sunday.

A computer vulnerability, uncovered in a utility ubiquitous in cloud servers and enterprise software used across industry and government, has sent alarm bells ringing in the IT industry.

New Zealand health authorities say that despite all the doses, the man won’t have stronger immunity from COVID-19.

Melbourne families have been left scrambling as supply issues and high demand leave some Christmas tree sellers running out of stock.

Harness Racing Australia is planning to hold the sport’s richest event with $2 million set to be on offer at Menangle.

A successful Inter Dominion series ended with the drama of an upheld protest in the grand final as harness racing got its chance to shine on the big stage.

A maiden handicap at Newcastle on Monday threatens to be a hidden form jewel for future races.

An eight-race card on the steel city’s Beaumont track kicks off the new week for Racing NSW.

A large crowd marched from Parliament House to Flagstaff gardens to protest against pandemic vaccine mandates and vaccine passports.

Machiavellian sibling rivalry is par for the course in the hit show Succession. But how is power usually handed on in a family business? And why are we so intrigued by dramas on the subject?

The Little Prince will go straight to New York’s Broadway after its season at Rooty Hill’s Coliseum Theatre in January.

The billboard company led by one of Melbourne’s most prominent race horse owners will commence the process of refurbishing Sydney city in the next few months.

The US went on a borrowing binge last year and the hangover could make it harder for the Federal Reserve to fight inflation without crashing the economy.

The federal government will also launch a booster campaign in the lead-up to Christmas after a further 1.5 million people became eligible for booster doses on Sunday.

Reclaim the Line anti-vaccine mandate rally, march from Hyde Park to Alfred Park where it accumulated in talks and music

With more of us looking to move away from disposable festive trash and create a more sustainable celebration, this is a great way to choose more meaningful gifts for family and friends.

Ben Stokes’ unhappy outing in the Ashes opener in Brisbane shows no player can transform a series through reputation alone.

Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison had been a “cultural adviser” to the anti-compulsory vaccination Informed Medical Options Party and had spoken at a recent rally in Sydney.

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The 29-year-old was arrested after a Mercedes failed to stop and struck Senior Constable Luke Zannier in Brisbane last week.

Barbara Richards made a horrifying discovery as she looked out the glass door of the Monette Manor nursing home. A tornado was heading straight for her.

The growing rivalry between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne exploded in the third quarter when a dunk on Matthew Dellavedova sparked a brawl that spilled into the stands.

Bruiser the Staffordshire cross attacked two off-duty police officers, but his owner is fighting to get him taken off the dangerous dog list.

Australia’s new Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey has declared Travis Head can become one of the world’s best batsmen in the next 18 months.

Ward became QRL coaching director after a decorated playing career and was credited with making the rule-change that kick-started Queensland’s production line of outstanding No.7s.

The man is taking his former employer, Queensland Rail, to the Federal Circuit Court seeking compensation and lost income.

The 24-year-old was taken to Cairns Hospital on Sunday morning after being attacked east of the city. 

Children who rehearsed in a large studio have been deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case and cannot perform their Christmas show. Parents say this makes no sense.

Australia’s efforts to help build critical infrastructure in the Pacific has been increasing, to help provide vital services in the region without the burden of debts from loans backed by China.

The standing of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ruling Conservative Party has plummeted, according to new polling.

With the count down on until the Winter Olympics, Australia has had a successful weekend at World Cup ski events in Europe.

Mr Newbury has been re-endorsed as the Liberal Party’s candidate for the bayside seat he holds on a razor-thin margin. 

The mental health and wellbeing of students will be a priority for schools next year, with particular focus on students who have started primary or secondary since COVID-19 emerged.