Petrol bowser pain flows for some time yet
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned petrol prices could remain elevated for some time yet as a result of the war in eastern Europe.
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MCG to host memorial for spin king Warne
A state memorial for Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 30 after the Australian cricket great's sudden death in Thailand.
Australia backs Russia sports ban
Australia has joined forces with more than 30 other nations to implore international sporting bodies to ban athletes and teams from Russia and Belarus.
Qld has 13 virus deaths, 4801 new cases
Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland with the state also recording 4801 new cases.
WA close contact rules change, cases rise
Western Australia's close contact COVID-19 isolation rules have changed for critical workers ahead of the expected Omicron peak.
Sharks coach Fitzgibbon out with COVID-19
New Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will miss their round one NRL clash with Canberra after contracting COVID-19.
WA premier’s private texts aired in court
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been questioned in court over his private messages about Clive Palmer as their defamation trial draws to a close.
ACT records 838 new cases of COVID-19
The ACT has registered a spike in new COVID-19 cases, with 838 infections reported on Wednesday.
Man charged for fiery Harbour Bridge crash
Police have charged a 19-year-old Queensland man allegedly driving a stolen SUV involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Rate rise plausible this year: RBA’s Lowe
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has told a business conference that a rise in the cash rate is plausible this year.
WA offers Marsh family state memorial
The family of cricket great Rod Marsh, who died on March 4, are considering an offer from the West Australian government for a state memorial service.
NSW has 13,179 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
There are 13,179 new cases of COVID-19 NSW and nine more deaths, while more than 56 per cent of adults have had a booster vaccine.
Australia backs Russia policing expulsion
Australia and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have called for Russia to be kicked out of the international policing organisation Interpol.
Flood support ‘will never be enough’: PM
The prime minister has expressed his sorrow to flood victims in northern NSW, saying no amount of support will ever be enough to help affected residents.
RBA’s Lowe warns of inflation, rate risks
RBA governor Philip Lowe says inflation could reach four per cent-plus as a result of the impact on prices of the Australian floods and war in Ukraine.
PM avoids minister pre-selection stoush
Three incumbent Liberal MPs, including two cabinet ministers, have avoiding local pre-selection challenges after a federal intervention.
Ex-TV presenter O’Keefe refused bail
Former Seven Network presenter Andrew O'Keefe who is charged with kicking and punching a woman has been refused bail.
Adam Reynolds ruled out of Broncos debut
Brisbane have opted against rushing Adam Reynolds back from a COVID-19 enforced absence against South Sydney.
More people in hospital in WA with COVID
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed to almost 15,000, while 48 people are now in hospital with the virus.
Maynard’s two-game AFL suspension stands
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has failed to have his two-game ban overturned, with the AFL tribunal ruling his spoil was careless.
Trial begins in double police murder case
The trial of Jason Roberts, accused of murdering Victoria Police Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in August 1998 has begun in Melbourne.
Dragons NRLW winger gets one game for bite
St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett has escaped with a one-game NRLW ban for biting Parramatta opponent Sereana Naitokatoka.
ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases
Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.
Cleary ruled out of Panthers’ NRL openers
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the first three weeks of the NRL season after failing to recover from his shoulder surgery.
Australia score big Cup win over Pakistan
Australia have beaten Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing down their 191-run victory target in the 35th over of their Women's World Cup clash in Tauranga.
West finding Russia balancing act: MP
The West needs to balance a unified response to Russian aggression without provoking an expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, a Labor MP says.
Cop’s charges dropped over Laidley leak
Victoria Police detective Murray Gentner who shared details of ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley's arrest with colleagues has had all charges against him dropped.
NSW reports 5 virus deaths, 13,018 cases
More than 13,000 people in NSW have been newly diagnosed with COVID-19 and five elderly people have died after contracting the virus.
Flood disaster damage to top $1.5 billion
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated there to be $1.45 billion in damage from recent floods, as the federal government considers further support.
Russia warns on oil import ban
Russia says it could stop gas flow through pipelines from Russia to Germany in response to Berlin's decision to halt the opening of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
NSW floods expected to be worse than 2021
Flooding in parts of Sydney is expected to reach levels greater than those of the 2021 disaster, before rains finally ease later this week.