Budget tipped to go back in black, debts reduced
The federal budget is forecasting a near $4 billion surplus for this financial year and smaller deficits over the forward estimates.
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Payment boost for single parents as age limit lifted
The cut-off for the single parent payment will be raised from eight years to 14 for the youngest child under changes in the federal budget.
Carlton’s Newman offered AFL ban for elbow on Neale
Carlton defender Nic Newman has been offered a one-game suspension after appearing to elbow Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale during the Blues' 26-point loss.
Victorious Cats hoping Dangerfield injury ‘minor’
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has suffered an injury to his left hamstring in the Cats' workmanlike 26-point AFL win against Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium.
Prestia breathes life into Tigers’ AFL season
Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has kicked three crucial goals in a 46-point win over West Coast, who lost promising youngster Jai Culley to a knee injury.
King Charles crowned in historic ceremony
The King, Queen and members of the royal family have appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the monarch was crowned.
Le Fondre helps Sydney sink Wanderers in ALM finals
Sydney FC will face Melbourne City next week after they snatched a 2-1 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men finals.
Petroleum tax changes to give Aussies a ‘fairer return’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced changes to the petroleum resource rent tax which he says will mean the offshore LNG industry pays more tax, sooner.
New coal mines plans buried by federal minister
The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect nature.
Life sentence for mother who murdered, burned kids
Margaret Hawke has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 25 years, for murdering her three children and burning their bodies.
Police arrest gunman over second Serbian mass shooting
The gunman suspected of killing eight people after a schoolyard altercation has been arrested, as the country reels after its second mass shooting in two days.
Goodwin brace fires Reds to finals win over Wellington
Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin has scored both goals in a 2-0 victory against Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Men elimination final.
Lions secure commanding win over disappointing Blues
The attacking Brisbane Lions have put in their best defensive display of the season to humble a disappointing Carlton by 26 points at Marvel Stadium.
WHO says COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency.
Crowds cram streets for coronation procession
Coronation Day has arrived in Britain, with thousands already in place to watch the spectacular proceedings.
Liberals to look local for Stuart Robert replacement
A by-election will be triggered in the Queensland seat of Fadden following the retirement of Liberal MP Stuart Robert.
Star Fyfe returns as sub for Dockers’ clash with Hawks
Veteran Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will make a low-key return to the AFL after being named as sub against Hawthorn for his first game in seven weeks.
Wagner Group quits Bakhmut citing heavy losses, no ammo
The head of Russia's military company Wagner Group says his forces will leave Bakhmut in days, saying a lack of ammunition left them "doomed to perish".
Julia Gutman wins Archibald with Montaigne portrait
Julia Gutman has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Australian art, with her portrait of singer-songwriter Montaigne.
People’s priest Father Bob made world ‘a better place’
Father Bob Maguire has been mourned at a state funeral, with close friends and family remembering his social justice work and sense of humour.
State Libs urge Dutton to stay out of exiled MP ‘mess’
The Victorian Liberals say an intervention from the federal party is unnecessary after an exiled MP announced plans for legal action against senior figures.
North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas to make VFL return
North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will take his first steps towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team in their upcoming match.
NRL fines Souths $15k for bench, team-sheet breaches
The NRL has fined South Sydney $15,000 for playing with 14 players and fielding a different side from that which was listed on their final team sheet.
Moscow says US was behind Kremlin drone attack
Vladimir Putin's spokesman says, without providing evidence, Ukraine had acted on orders from the United States with the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin.
US central bank lifts rates by 25 basis points
The US central bank has reinforced its fight against inflation by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.
Grace Tame applauds changes to child sex abuse law
The wording of a serious child sex abuse crime will be amended in South Australia following a campaign led by former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.
Police officers stabbed, man shot dead in rural town
Two respected police officers were stabbed and a man shot dead in an incident in country South Australia that has rocked the state.
Russia says Ukraine has attacked Kremlin to kill Putin
Russia says two drones have been used by Ukraine in an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence in the Kremlin citadel in a bid to kill him.
Fan who abused Souths’ Latrell Mitchell faces NRL ban
The NRL has banned the spectator who targeted Latrell Mitchell with racial abuse from attending future games until steps are taken to fix his behaviour.
Northern Territory green lights Beetaloo Basin fracking
The Northern Territory's decision to allow onshore fracking has been widely criticised despite its chief minister saying legislation has been strengthened.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.