No more ‘sleepwalking’ on manufacturing
A $15 billion fund has been set up to stop Australia "sleepwalking" as rival economies seize new opportunities in advanced manufacturing and critical minerals.
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Record energy spending amid global crisis
Record budget funding for landmark energy reforms is intended to steady the electricity grid and encourage investors to bankroll Australia's net zero future.
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Climate bill $30b in first carbon budget
Australia's first carbon budget comes with a hefty price tag for climate spending to meet national and international pledges.
Injured veterans to get extra $1000 a year
Injured military veterans will soon receive an extra $1000 a year and hundreds of support staff will be hired to process their claims.
Workers must wait two years for a pay rise
A gloomy economy will weigh on household budgets with a boost to real wages not expected until at least mid-2024.
Stoinis stars as Australia down Sri Lanka
Marcus Stoinis has smashed an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to carry Australia to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup clash in Perth.
Slaying inflation dragon key: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers has begun the task of budget repair, even as households face power price spikes and lower real wages due to rising inflation.
Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence
A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
Mum of slain Charlise Mutten spared jail
The mother of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten can avoid jailtime over her role in a burglary that allegedly netted her fiance two firearms.
Thorpe defiant over senate bikie probe
Parliament will investigate Greens senator Lidia Thorpe's failure to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss while on a law enforcement committee.
Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study
Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.
Wellington equals best WBBL bowling record
Amanda-Jade Wellington has equalled her own record for the best WBBL bowling figures as her Adelaide Strikers downed the Melbourne Renegades.
Brisbane bully Hawks to end NBL drought
Aron Baynes was too big and too strong for Illawarra, producing his finest performance as an NBL player to end Brisbane's run of outs in an 82-56 win.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
Proteas engaged in ball tampering: Paine
Tim Paine claims South Africa tampered with the ball in the final Test of the 2018 series against Australia and accuses the local broadcaster of a cover-up.
Chalmers braces for budget belt tightening
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a budget that includes cost of living relief and down payments on election promises, but warns of hard decisions to come.
NT cops’ actions probed at teen’s inquest
An inquest for the Indigenous teen shot dead by a Northern Territory policeman has heard more concerning evidence about the behaviour of officers on the job.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
Lehrmann trial jury given some respite
A jury has indicated it is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.
Tonga stutter to RLWC win over Wales
Tonga have edged closer to topping group D by beating a valiant Wales side 32-6 at the Rugby League World Cup.
Medibank hack bigger than first thought
Medibank has revealed a cyberattack was bigger than initially believed and general customer data was exposed.
Russia hits homes, warns of escalation
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in phone calls to Western defence leaders says the Ukraine conflict is trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".
Senator faces probe for bikie relationship
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has referred herself to parliament's powerful privileges committee after failing to disclose a relationship with an ex-bikie boss.
Woman’s body found in NSW flood emergency
The body of a woman who went missing in floodwaters has been found on a riverbank in NSW as the premier urges people not to drive on flooded roads.
Sunak looks set to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson has quit the race to be Britain's next prime minister, leaving Rishi Sunak the favourite to take the job.
‘Emotional’ Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda
Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.
Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.
Bad light robs Queensland of Shield win
Queensland's openers needed 16 runs from three overs to beat NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash in Sydney when the umpires called of play due to bad light.
Josh Curran charged over alleged assault
Warriors forward Josh Curran has been charged over an alleged assault on a teenager on the night of the NRL grand final.
Marsh’s bowling final piece of T20 defence
Mitch Marsh is firming as a chance to bowl in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup opener against New Zealand, with the hosts now settled for their title defence.