NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost
The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.
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Port rucks an AFL puzzle, says Wines
Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines says his AFL club's thin ruck stocks are a "puzzling question" ahead of hosting Gold Coast on Sunday.
NSW’s Tonegato sets sights on Origin glory
Reigning Dally M medallist Emma Tonegato will be out to lead NSW to Women's State of Origin glory against Queensland in Canberra on Friday night.
Budget figures reveal Qld housing pressure
There is little relief for those at the bottom of Queensland's housing market, with state budget figures showing how hard it is to find a stable home.
Tino a lock to negate Qld’s Cotter loss
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.
Inquest to probe disability service death
An inquest will be held after a 29-year-old Aboriginal man died from a diabetes-related complication while in a shared house under the care of a support worker.
‘Diabolical’ energy situation closes Enova
Enova Community Energy and its retail energy arm Enova Energy have been placed into voluntary administration, a victim of what they say is a "broken market".
Australia role in Sri Lankan aid ‘crucial’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia has an important role to play in assisting Sri Lanka during the country's worst economic crisis in 70 years.
Qld electricity prices won’t fund budget
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says public electricity generators will use profits they've earned on the wholesale market to transition to renewable energy.
‘R-word’ not on RBA governor’s horizon
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says a recession in Australia is not on his horizon, but after the past two years nothing can ever be ruled out.
UFC hoping for Aussie fight card next year
Australia has not hosted a UFC fight card since 2019 but that could change in 2023.
Injury-free Vunivalu eyeing England Tests
Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu says he's ready to face England in the three-Test series next month despite his limited rugby experience.
Coroner to probe Qld bones-in-bag death
There are still no answers about how a woman's bones came to be in a duffle bag in long grass at the base of cliffs, an inquest conference has been told.
Barbarouses returns to Phoenix in ALM
New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses has signed with hometown club Wellington Phoenix for a third time, on a two-year deal.
Ockenden backed for record fifth Olympics
Star hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will be aiming to snare his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal when he competes at Birmingham.
Woman dies in Qld golf buggy crash
A woman has died on the Great Barrier Reef's Hamilton Island after rolling over in a golf buggy.
The stranglers: Parasitic vines pose a risk to state’s rainforests
Mature rainforest trees may be facing a greater threat from strangling vines as warmer temperatures fuel the parasite's growth.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.
Ukraine braces for Russian ‘storm’ in east
Russian forces are regrouping after making advances on two east Ukraine cities ahead of an EU summit this week expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
AEMO looks to end energy market suspension
The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.
‘Zero’ budget funds to fix compo delays
Former minister Andrew Gee says he was disappointed the Morrison government had failed to recognise veterans' welfare as a national priority.
How King Wally inspired Taulagi’s Origin rise
Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.
Minister urges aged care booster rate rise
Health Minister Mark Butler says he wants to see the fourth dose rate for COVID vaccines in aged care facilities increase.
‘Reform’ budget for NSW ahead of election
After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months.
Qld budget ‘back in black’, taxes to rise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hike taxes on big businesses, gambling companies and coal miners to fund more hospital beds and mental health programs.
‘Eight dead’ as Nigerian churches attacked
Two churches in Nigeria have been attacked by gunmen who kidnapped 38 people and left eight people dead.
Pallister seizes bronze at second attempt
At the world swimming championships in Budapest Lani Pallister has won Australia's first women's 1,500m freestyle medal, taking bronze behind Katie Ledecky.
Eddie’s England prime for aggressive tour
Coach Eddie Jones says his England rugby squad must be ready to face aggression on and off the pitch on tour in Australia.
Pronged collar ban among Tasmanian reforms
A ban on pronged collars is among several proposed changes to Tasmanian animal welfare laws.
NSW poised to unveil big spending budget
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean will unveil his first budget on Tuesday after taking over the portfolio from Dominic Perrottet when he became premier.
Seven climate activists charged after raid
Seven people face charges after police raided a rural property northwest of Sydney where they allege illegal climate change protests were being planned.