Bleak outlook for national economy if Iran war drags on
Higher budget spending won't help the Reserve Bank, economists warn, as a prolonged war in the Middle East is forecast to push inflation above seven per cent.
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Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget
Australians who earn a wage will get $250 in tax relief as part of Labor's budget, but investors and wealthy families could be left worse off.
Carlton list manager quits hours after Voss news breaks
Carlton's list manager Nick Austin has followed coach Michael Voss through the exit door at Carlton.
Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games
While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.
Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries
Australian sprinter Kaden Groves has followed Jay Vine out of the Giro d'Italia, forced to quit on the fourth stage as a result of injuries incurred last week.
Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’, says Trump
Tehran is trying to reassert its control over the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump slammed their latest peace proposal as "garbage".
Budget spending stokes fears of further rate rise pain
An extra $114 billion in federal government spending will be directed off-budget as the treasurer claims a "historically responsible" fiscal update.
Labor tucks away $77b war chest for further tax cuts
A new $250 a year tax offset gives the government an option to return bracket creep directly to working Australians, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Cop could have been ordered not to taser great grandmum
The supervisor of an officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman could have directed him to re-holster the weapon before he fired, an inquest has been told.
Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing
Australians are leaving the cities for inland areas as growing house prices shift migration patterns, bringing positive and negative flow-on effects.
Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market
It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.
French hantavirus patient on life support
A doctor says a French woman being treated for hantavirus after being infected on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung.
‘Plan B all-out’: Voss unsure what is next post-Blues
Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.
UK PM Keir Starmer to stare down leadership rival
Keir Starmer is digging in and refusing to quit as his colleagues descend into open division over the British prime minister's future.
Russia targets Ukraine civilians after ceasefire ends
At the end of a three-day ceasefire Russia has launched hundreds of drones overnight, hitting civilian sites in Ukraine and damaging homes and infrastructure.
‘Pecking order’s clear’: Aussie Cup selection explained
Lucy Hamilton has been favoured ahead of quick Darcie Brown, while fit-again captain Sophie Molineux will create a selection squeeze at the T20 World Cup.
Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side
Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .
New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence
Manly have become the most miserly defensive team in the NRL under Kieran Foran, with the Sea Eagles eying off their best defensive run in 18 years.
‘Not harmless’: Australia’s fresh peptide warning
Sports Integrity Australia is issuing new warning about the use of peptides ahead of James Magnussen and others competing at the Enhanced Games.
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.
Man accused of ramming synagogue gates granted bail
A man alleged to have rammed synagogue gates with his ute and then referred to the Bondi massacre has been bailed to go into a mental health care centre.
Great Scott craves more in 99th straight golf major
Adam Scott is closing in on 100 consecutive major golf appearances but Australia's former world No.1 is more interested in contending at the PGA Championship.
Aboriginal groups slam proposed child removal powers
Indigenous rights group believe proposed child safety reforms will "deepen an already devastating crisis" and portrays Aboriginal communities as dangerous.
Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee ‘scare’
Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.
Hanson refuses to condemn volunteer’s extremist posts
The social media history of a prominent One Nation volunteer has been called into question as the party's victor from Farrer arrives in Canberra.
Thousands face tests over dentist HIV, hepatitis risks
A retired dentist who treated thousands of patients over decades may have exposed them to serious bloodborne viruses such as HIV through poor infection control.
‘Not surprised’: Kiss on Chiefs’ latest rugby target
Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.
Cleary plots next coaching goal after Penrith exit plan
Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary has lifted the lid on his decision to walk away from Penrith at the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role
Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.
Upton’s leadership key for Maroons to turn tables
Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.
Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch
Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.