Future tax cuts stalk pre-budget debate
Tax cuts due in mid-2024 have become a flashpoint for the upcoming budget as Australia faces economic headwinds.
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NRL’s $4000 was fine too big: Matterson
Parramatta backrower Ryan Matterson claims $4000 was too big of a fine to pay for an NRL grand final crusher tackle, instead taking a three-game ban.
AFL selects panel to examine racism claims
An independent panel to probe AFL racism allegations has been named, with league boss Gillon McLachlan hopeful ex-players who raised the claims will take part.
Battery recycling scheme powers ahead
A new battery recycling scheme is off to a flying start in Australia in a win for the environment and the reuse of precious resources.
Golf, BMX, rowing earn Comm Games debuts
Open-water rowing, golf and BMX racing will all make their Commonwealth Games debut among 20 sports at Victoria's 2026 regional event.
Leaders urged to protect Lake Eyre rivers
Environmental groups and farmers are worried about major environmental concerns about the impact of gas developments on the Lake Eyre basin.
Qld man charged with child stealing
A man has been charged with child stealing after Queensland police issued an emergency alert as they searched for a baby girl.
FB request for money from dead NSW woman
An accused murderer admits posing as a dead NSW woman but says she did so out of fear the real killer would target her next, a jury has been told.
Mitchell laments no scouts at Koori comp
NRL scouts should have been "knocking on the gate" at the Koori Knockout, disappointed South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell says, but instead none showed up.
Gold Coast’s Bowes wants trade to Geelong
Geelong look set to benefit from Gold Coast's salary dump, with midfielder Jack Bowes telling the Suns he wants a trade to the reigning AFL premiers.
Warragamba Dam wall rise now ‘critical’
The NSW government's commitment to raising Sydney's Warragamba Dam wall has attracted criticism from political opponents and environmental advocates.
AFL boss backs Thorburn’s Dons resignation
Conflicting views between his church and football club left Andrew Thorburn with no choice but to stand down as Essendon CEO, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says.
Child sex crime duty-of-care reform push
An alleged victim of historical acts of sexual assault will meet with Queensland's Attorney General in a push for reform to ensure a proper police response.
ACL tear but Simon says Cup still target
Matildas striker Kyah Simon will be racing the clock to return to full fitness for next year's home World Cup after confirming she has suffered a torn ACL.
Economy woes cloud tax cut ahead of budget
Pressure is mounting to change or scrap costly tax cuts baked in by the former government as Labor prepares to hand down its budget in less than three weeks.
Eisenhuth confident of remaining a Panther
Off-contract Penrith forward Matt Eisenhuth missed out on selection in this year's grand final team but is confident he will remain at the Panthers in 2023.
Call to Queensland businesses to make renewable energy parts during coming boom
The Queensland government is planning to set up a new manufacturing sector to make parts and components needed for its renewable energy transition.
Bombers back in crisis, new CEO resigns
New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church.
Three win Nobel Prize in Physics
Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Zelenskiy decree rules out Putin talks
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a decree declaring the possibility of peace talks with Vladimir Putin as "impossible", but is open to dialogue with Russia.
Russia says 200,000 drafted into army
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says more than 200,000 people have been drafted as part of a partial military mobilisation as Ukrainian forces advance.
‘Disgusting’ Qld police conduct condemned
Queensland's police commissioner admits there's a "deep fear" in the force about speaking out about sexual assault, harassment and bullying by senior officers.
Windies skipper back at scene of carnage
West Indian captain Nicholas Pooran says he wants to be the best T20 batsman in the world ahead of their clash with Australia on the Gold Coast.
Ukraine breaks through Russian defences
Ukraine's forces have made huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four provinces.
Lehrmann ‘made a pass’ before alleged rape
Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins has described the moment she was allegedly raped by a colleague inside a minister's office at Parliament House.
Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
Archbishop meets Indigenous leaders in WA
The Archbishop of Canterbury is scheduled to speak privately with mining magnate Andrew Forrest after meeting with Indigenous leaders in Western Australia.
McStay’s move to Collingwood confirmed
Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.
Rescued baby koala now a ‘bossy boots’
A drenched koala joey rescued from the Queensland floods has finally returned to the wild after spending months at a rehabilitation centre.
NRLW star Boyle chooses work over Cup
Millie Boyle has pulled out of the Jillaroos' Rugby League World Cup squad, with the Newcastle NRLW star prioritising her new business.
Petrol prices already tracking upwards
Petrol prices have already started inching upwards following the reintroduction of the fuel excise tax last week.