Jason Cummings could leave Mariners: Montgomery
Nick Montgomery concedes the Central Coast Mariners could be forced to sell star striker Jason Cummings.
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Welfare payments, renters’ help boosted
Welfare recipients and renters will get extra help in the May budget, under the Albanese's government cost-of-living package to be unveiled on Tuesday night.
Addo-Carr named to make Bulldogs return before Origin
Josh Addo-Carr's chances of winning back his NSW State of Origin jersey have received a massive boost, named to return ahead of time for Canterbury.
Dees consider appealing AFL Tribunal ban on van Rooyen
AFL Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson says Jacob van Rooyen should have foreseen his spoiling attempt would have resulted in a forceful blow to his opponent.
Critical minerals in demand but gas remains ‘important’
Mines and gas fields will continue to power national prosperity even as the federal budget accelerates Australia towards net-zero emissions.
Clean energy budget stakes $2b on renewable hydrogen
Australia's energy future will include green hydrogen as the federal budget bets $2 billion on the hero fuel and helps homes and businesses save on power bills.
Big bulk billing boost the centrepiece of health budget
Changes to bulk billing incentives will give more than 11 million Australians access to general practitioner services with no out-of-pocket costs.
Port condemns racist abuse of Junior Rioli
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli is the latest Indigenous player to be targeted by online racial abuse in an incident condemned by his AFL club.
Superb Matthews takes Giro stage, Groves also on podium
Michael Matthews has won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia with fellow Australian Kaden Groves responding to being blamed for Sunday's crash by taking third.
Workers on track for fastest wage growth in decades
Fierce competition for workers and government wage polices are expected to underpin strong wage growth in 2024, the federal budget papers confirm.
Free GP consults at the centre of cost-of-living budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a small surplus, while trying to balance cost-of-living relief with inflation reduction measures.
Police apology for Indigenous harm must ‘bring change’
Victoria's top cop has offered an apology as an inquiry probes a lack of police accountability for Indigenous deaths in custody and racism complaints.
Simmons, Baynes miss Boomers’ 18-man Cup squad
Ben Simmons could still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.
Brawling NSW Nationals elect Dubbo MP as leader
The NSW Nationals have elected Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders as the new party leader after a feud broke out one day before the return of parliament.
Hayne ‘different’ now, no end for woman’s ‘nightmare’
Jarryd Hayne is a "very different man now" compared to when he sexually assaulted a woman, who is living a "never-ending nightmare'', as he awaits a jail term.
Rioli sent to AFL tribunal, faces hefty striking ban
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal, where three other players will challenge bans handed out in round eight.
AFL, Magpies, Swans denounce fans who booed Franklin
The AFL has joined Collingwood and Sydney in condemning Magpie fans who booed Lance Franklin, saying there is no place in the game for their behaviour.
Nine dead including gunman in Texas mall shooting
A suspected gunman is dead after he killed at least eight people outside a shopping mall about 40 kilometres northeast of Dallas, Texas.
Hinkley hails Port’s toughness after pipping Essendon
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his players are growing in confidence after edging Essendon by five points for yet another comeback victory.
Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused
Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.
Fagan slams ‘prejudicial’ reports in Hawks’ racism saga
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.
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.
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.