Child care money over ‘cash splash’ relief
Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.
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Treasurer taking gas price cap ‘seriously’
Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.
Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline
Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.
Firefighters tested for forever chemicals
Firefighters are being tested for toxic PFAS chemicals after unsafe levels were found in drinking water at a Victorian airport.
John Bowie guilty of cold case murder
Ex-ambulance officer John Douglas Bowie has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago with a NSW jury taking less than five hours to reach a verdict.
Defence caught up in ransomware attack
Hackers have targeted a communications platform used by Australian military personnel but Defence says none of their data appears to have been stolen.
Verstappen sets F1 season wins record
Max Verstappen has claimed a record-breaking 14th Formula One win of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix while Australia's Daniel Ricciardo was seventh.
Cup runner won’t go down Without A Fight
Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.
Giants in stirring AFLW victory over Suns
GWS have given stalwart Tanya Hetherington a fitting farewell with a scintillating start and a hard-fought 12-point AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Diamonds clinch series over England
Australia have beaten England 56-48 in Sydney to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match netball series.
Kohli drops sitter as SA beat India
Aiden Markram and David Miller have cracked half centuries to guide South Africa to a T20 World Cup victory over India in Perth.
Russia rains missiles on Ukrainian cities
Russian missiles have hit cities across Ukraine after Moscow blamed Kyiv for an attack on its Black Sea fleet.
Cheika’s Lebanon book Kangaroos clash
Michael Cheika will face off against Australia in a World Cup quarter-final after his Lebanon side smashed Jamaica in a 74-12 win.
100 companies support electric car changes
More than 100 companies are calling for policy changes to put more than one million electric cars on the road by 2027.
Damaging winds hit eastern Australia
Severe weather warnings for damaging winds are in place from NSW down to Tasmania.
Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas
Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the next decade.
‘Ruse necessary’ after Walker death
A senior NT police officer says he still believes it was necessary at the time to keep an Indigenous community in the dark about a fatal police shooting.
Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision
A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments.
Trbojevic sticks loyal to Manly, backs DCE
Manly's Jake Trbojevic says there is no way he would leave the club and dismissed claims of a rift with captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Electric incentives: how to save on an EV
Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.
Samoa coach bristles at Origin comparison
Samoa set up a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final with Tonga but their coach Matt Parish dismissed comparisons with State of Origin.
Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw
Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.
SVG a back-to-back Supercars champion
Shane van Gisbergen has secured a second consecutive Supercars title after an emphatic win on the Gold Coast, his 20th victory of the season.
Gardener stars in Sydney Sixers WBBL win
Australian star Ashleigh Gardner was in fine form for the Sydney Sixers in their eight-wicket WBBL win over Hobart Hurricanes.
Demons narrowly miss top spot in AFLW
Melbourne have made a pre-finals statement, holding West Coast goalless to win by 78 points and missing the AFLW minor premiership by just one point.
Crows see off pre-finals scare from Saints
Adelaide have overcome a spirited St Kilda challenge to secure a 16-point triumph and set up a likely AFLW grand final rematch against Melbourne next week.
Ten-man Roar earn ALM draw with Victory
Brisbane had goalkeeper Jordan Holmes sent off in the 55th minute but have hung on for a scoreless A-League Men draw at home with Melbourne Victory.
Manzoice wins Vic Derby for Waller, Dee
Manzoice has given champion trainer Chris Waller a second Victoria Derby triumph with the colt producing a barnstorming finish to win at Flemington.
Rayner wins Noosa Bolt, misses race record
In-form middle distance runner Jack Rayner was on race-record pace but fell 12 seconds short of breaking a 23-year-old mark in winning the Noosa 5km Bolt.
Cummings stars as Mariners down Western
Jason Cummings has bolstered his case for World Cup selection with a goal and three assists in Central Coast's comeback 4-2 ALM win over Western United.
Deauville Legend draws ‘spot on’ Cup gate
Melbourne Cup favourite Deauville Legend will start from a middle barrier in the $8 million race at Flemington.