Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to make two key changes to how ministers are appointed in the wake of the fallout from Scott Morrison's secret appointments.

An understrength Penrith have secured their second NRL minor premiership in three years with a thrilling 26-22 defeat of red-hot South Sydney at Accor Stadium.

The unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4 per cent, its lowest rate in 48 years.

A man has been arrested in Queensland over the alleged murder of a teenage boy in inner Sydney 24 years ago who was injured in a fire that led to his death.

The NRL insists the late call on hosting rights for the 2022 grand final won't hurt crowd numbers after a decision on the venue was pushed back again.

Governor-General David Hurley says he had no reason to believe the decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison to swear himself into multiple ministries wouldn't be publicly announced.

Health unions in Tasmania say the state government's $2000 cash bonus offer for frontline workers is confusing and needs clarification.

A new disaster prevention authority, rescue training for residents in flood-prone areas and a back office merger of emergency services will form part of the NSW government's response to this year's deadly floods.

The boyfriend of a 44-year-old woman found dead in north Queensland has been charged with the mother-of-four's murder.

Indigenous stories of colonisation will be heard and documented to "free people up from the shame of the past" as part of Queensland's path to a treaty.