Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight
Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation.
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Best joins busy Knights casualty ward for up to month
Former State of Origin centre Bradman Best is expected to miss up to a month with the groin injury he suffered in Newcastle's defeat of Canberra.
Flagg’s 30-year first against injury-hit Lakers
Cooper Flagg piled on the points again to give battling Dallas some joy as the NBA's post-season standings begin to take shape.
How Wizard of Foz lit a new fire in Manly: Jurbo
Manly lock Jake Trbojevic says the big win over the Dolphins in Kieran Foran's debut as coach is just the start of a renaissance under the Sea Eagles legend.
Payten offer that put rocket up Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater
Scott Drinkwater was offered a "rest" from North Queensland coach Todd Payten in March. It was what he needed to light a fuse back in the Cowboys fullback.
US sprint queen claims thrilling Stawell Gift win
American sprint queen Sha'Carri Richardson has claimed a remarkable victory off scratch in the women's Stawell Gift.
Schoolboy battles transform into duel for NSW No.9
Rivals since their teenage days, Blayke Brailey and Reece Robson are now fighting off for the NSW hooking role ahead of their NRL clash in Perth.
Body of man swept away by floodwaters found
The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.
Maguire faces a Broncos first amid injury crisis
With three members of their star spine on the injured list, Brisbane confront a brand new depth test that will have a major impact on their title defence.
Warnings as Fiji braces for strengthening cyclone
Fiji is on alert as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies and threatens to lash its islands with strong winds and heavy rain, even though it's unlikely to make landfall.
Hawthorn write their names into Cats rivalry history
Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scraped out a one-point win over Geelong.
Tigers break Eels’ hearts in NRL game of the year
Parramatta and Wests Tigers have played out an early contender for game of the year at a packed CommBank Stadium on Easter Monday.
Russian attack kills three in Odesa, including toddler
Russia has launched a drone attack on Ukraine's port of Odesa, killing three people including a small child, while Ukraine targeted a key Russian oil port.
Artemis crew races to set distance record from earth
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts are about to set a new distance record from earth on a lunar fly-around.
Eels’ cap dispensation push grows after latest injury
Bailey Simonsson has become the third Parramatta player to suffer a long-term injury from foul play, strengthening the Eels' case for salary-cap dispensation.
Ukrainian drones spark fire at Russian oil terminal
Ukrainian drones have attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply, Russia authorities say.
Trump says Iran can be ‘taken out’ as ceasefire stalls
Donald Trump says Iran could be "taken out" in one night as Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal and the president's deadline to open the Hormuz Strait looms.
Australia turns to key partner to lock in fuel supply
Australia will try to secure more fuel supply when Anthony Albanese jets off for talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
Easter road deaths spark calls for national leadership
Nineteen people died in crashes across Australia during the Easter long weekend, prompting calls for road safety to be embedded in school curriculums.
Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules
A major Australian bank will no longer require more than one document to turn you into a customer by tapping into hidden technology.
Astronauts head home after record-breaking moon trip
The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon and are heading back to earth.
‘Mystery man’ revealed in Paralympian’s teary reunion
Champion Paralympian Alexa Leary has come face-to-face with the doctors who helped give the popular swimmer a second chance at life after a horror crash.
Father time on Smith’s mind ahead of Masters tilt
A relaxed and revitalised Cameron Smith has returned to Augusta National believing he can win the Masters after shaking a worrying 2025 form slump.
Israeli strike ‘kills 10’ near a Gaza Strip school
Israeli drones have fired missiles into the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, medics say.
Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season
A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children as parents' confidence in vaccines wanes.
Storm prop Tui Kamikamica discharged from hospital
Melbourne front-rower Tui Kamikamica has been discharged from Royal Melbourne Hospital after suffering a suspected stroke at home earlier in the week.
Bondi shooter’s fearful family lose court gag order bid
Death threats towards family members of the surviving Bondi massacre gunman have failed to persuade a judge to bar publication of their names.
Storm look to shore up second-half fade against Penrith
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is hoping he's fixed his team's second-half woes before their clash with Penrith, while there was some good news for the Storm.
King’s confident Demons are learning how to win again
Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.
Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami
An undersea earthquake has toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.
‘Confronting’: man charged after burning body found
Police say they discovered the burning body of a 70-year-old man on a rural property before charging a 37-year-old relative with murder.