Faulty Takata airbags which are linked to 18 deaths globally and the world's biggest recall in automotive history are being replaced by new faulty airbags, according to a report by consumer group Choice.

Dozens of the BBC's most high-profile female personalities sign an open letter calling on the broadcaster to "act now" to address a gender pay gap that sees its top male star earn five times more than its best-paid female presenter.

A Queensland mum has won a battle against hospital parking prices, after her online petition calling on the Government to intervene against profiteering garnered more than 8,000 signatures.

Faulty Takata airbags which are linked to 18 deaths globally and the world's biggest recall in automotive history are being replaced by new faulty airbags, according to a report by consumer group Choice.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott emerges victorious from a NSW Liberal Party convention after his motion to give party members a greater say in selecting candidates is overwhelmingly passed.

Eight people are found dead in the back of a truck loaded with 30 others outside a Walmart store in Texas' stifling heat, in what police are calling a "horrific" human trafficking case.

Dozens of the BBC's most high-profile female personalities sign an open letter calling on the broadcaster to "act now" to address a gender pay gap that sees its top male star earn five times more than its best-paid female presenter.

Penrith winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been involved in an altercation while volunteering as a touch judge during a junior rugby league match in Sydney's west, the NRL club confirms.

NSW successfully defends its women's rugby league title against Queensland with a 22-6 win in Wollongong.

The Eels got the better of the Tigers in a nail-biter, while the Dragons made light work of Manly in a much more one-sided match. Catch up on all the NRL action in our ScoreCentre.

Another jobs versus environment battle looms in Tasmania, this time over the impact of a $4.5 million mountain bike trail network on the east coast.