THE dance school competition scene is becoming increasingly sexualised, says a leading figure in the industry.

The men, aged 21 and 23, were shot in the stomach and the chest, New Orleans police say.

Palaszczuk Labor government ministers donated to so-called ‘independent’ candidates in council elections.

RORTS in the 457 skilled visa program are a fraction of those claimed by the former Labor government.

AUSTRALIANS in the bush could pay more for broadband ­services than city-dwellers.

At least 60 federal MPs are holding assets behind the veil of private trusts.

We all know a "happy worker is a good worker" but what about their bosses? A clearly defined role, widely understood expectations and a manageable workload can help keep the bosses happy — which will flow onto everyone else.

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama wants Australia or New Zealand forced out of the ­Pacific Islands Forum they chiefly fund.

What happens when you run a car rental business and decide you can increase profits by lying to customers? Not much.

STEVE Smith was knocked back when he requested a promotion up the batting order. Now the new captain can make that call himself.

The Brisbane Broncos overcome the resilient Cronulla Sharks to prevail 26-18 in a thrilling NRL season opener at Shark Park.

We all know a "happy worker is a good worker" but what about their bosses? A clearly defined role, widely understood expectations and a manageable workload can help keep the bosses happy — which will flow onto everyone else.

DAVID Murray has warned the commonwealth’s AAA credit rating could be put at risk without changes to bank funding.

Malcolm Turnbull will use his victory on Senate voting reform to prepare the ground for a double-dissolution election.

The launch of Super Netball a few months ago promised a new start for the sport, but tensions between the state associations and the Players' Association (PA) now threaten the harmony of the competition.

How did the company boasting such talent in executive and board ranks not see its China troubles coming?

A FORMER key policy adviser to Labor has urged the party to abandon its opposition to higher education fee deregulation.

GLOBAL climate change talks remain split over whether a proposed deal to cut carbon dioxide emissions should be legally binding.

Victory in the Senate battle doesn’t mean the war is over.

THE national curriculum will end at year 10, education ministers decided yesterday.