Dutton ‘scratching around’ for ideas with welfare plan
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor is already looking at ways to get people into jobs as the opposition calls for people on welfare to be able to do more work.
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Missing Qld woman found in SA after week-long search
Police have found a Queensland woman who went missing a week ago on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Chalmers willing for talks with states on housing fund
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is open to negotiating with state and territory government on possible extensions of funding for housing.
Jason Moloney wins boxing world title at third attempt
Australia's Jason Moloney has braved a suspected broken hand to win the WBO bantamweight world title against Filipino Vincent Astrolabio in California.
Police crack down on Brisbane’s speeding e-scooters
Officers launched a safety blitz on the Story Bridge after fielding complaints about e-scooters and bike travelling at high speed.
WA premier stands firm on juvenile detainee ‘terrorism’
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan says there is no need for an inquiry into the troubled Banksia Hill detention centre despite a riot at the facility.
Walker leads Adelaide to thrashing of St Kilda
Adelaide, with Taylor Walker kicking five goals, have thrashed St Kilda by 52 points to reach the AFL's top eight.
Ponga bounces back to help Knights take down Titans
Shining at five-eighth, Kalyn Ponga was the star of the show for Newcastle as the Knights comfortably defeated Gold Coast at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Austin saves Vixens with another game-winner
The Melbourne Vixens have held off a spirited Sunshine Coast comeback in Super Netball, with Kiera Austin sinking a game-winning two-pointer after the siren.
Titans skipper Tino backs Fifita for Origin recall
Queensland hitman Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has praised Gold Coast teammate David Fifita for his stellar start to the 2023 season.
Trbojevic intent buoys Seibold as Manly lose to Sharks
Cronulla have secured a 20-14 victory over the Manly at Brookvale Oval to reach the NRL's top four.
Cricket world champions up against NRL grand final day
Cricket Australia has opted to open the international home season with a women's T20 match in Sydney on NRL grand final day.
Lyon sees upside in Adelaide shift to red-ball Test
The leading wicket-taker in Test cricket at Adelaide Oval, Nathan Lyon, says his approach to bowling at the venue won't change with a red ball Test this summer.
Manhunt under way for three escaped Qld prisoners
Police are hunting for three men who have made their escape from a correctional centre in Queensland.
Cox stands tall, Magpies back on top of AFL ladder
Mason Cox has starred in the ruck for Collingwood, who climbed back to the top of the AFL ladder with a dominant 65-point win over GWS.
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls impress in Japan
With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Eddie Jones has been boosted by strong showings in Japan from Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
North defender Corr, Demons midfielder Sparrow banned
North Melbourne will be without Aidan Corr against Sydney after he received a one-match ban for striking, while Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has also been suspended.
Snapshot for round nine of the AFL season
A snapshot of round nine of the AFL season as Richmond stunned Geelong and the Western Bulldogs piled more misery on under-fire Carlton.
De Goey can take Magpies to a new level: McRae
Jordan De Goey's influential display in a 65-point thrashing of GWS had Collingwood coach Craig McRae singing the explosive midfielder's praises.
Ukraine attempted to break through Bakhmut, Russia says
Thew Kremlin says Ukraine has waged attacks in the north and south of the city of Bakhmut, but that it had not broken through Russian defences.
Man shot after verbal altercation in car park
Queensland police are appealing for information about a man who was shot after a verbal altercation near Nancy Bird Way, Brisbane Airport.
Popyrin into last 16 of Italian Open
Aussie qualifier Alexei Popyrin has beaten Russia's Roman Safiullin to set up a last-16 clash with No.7 seed Holger Rune in Rome.
Two escapees back in custody as manhunt continues
Queensland police have found two of the three escapees who fled the Palen Creek Correctional Centre in Rathdowney.
Seibold hints at changes as slow starts cost Manly
Anthony Seibold will consider a shake-up to Manly's starting side to arrest their sleepy first half showings.
Energy savers centre stage in Chalmers budget roadshow
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says low-cost loans for clean energy upgrades are at the heart of his government's cost of living support for middle Australia.
Industry maps ‘net-zero’ future for gas supply, exports
Nine industrial zones to "carpool" emissions and give gas a long-term role in the economy have been mapped by the industry with help from CSIRO scientists.
Bruce Lehrmann ‘convicted in the media’, inquiry hears
The defence lawyer for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has criticised the increasing references to sexual assault complainants as "victims".
Flood warning network launches in disaster-prone Qld
The federal government will spend $236 million in the next decade to set up a national network of flood gauges to protect at-risk communities.
CA put priority on rebuilding Perth Test to open summer
Cricket Australia have put a priority on attracting Test fans back to Perth's Optus Stadium after summers marred by COVID cancellations and poor crowds.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.