Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
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Former MP Craig Thomson arrested over AVO
Former Labor MP Craig Thomson has been arrested for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order on NSW's Central Coast.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
Nathan Cleary in contention for NRL return
Nathan Cleary has been named on an extended bench for Penrith's top-of-the-table NRL clash with Newcastle.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
No mandates despite COVID spike: Qld CHO
Queensland's chief health officer is not considering reintroducing restrictions despite new sub-variant BA.2 sparking a COVID-19 spike.
ALP to set up Kitching human rights award
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused Labor leader Anthony Albanese of going into hiding in the wake of allegations Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied.
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Gas frackers, cattle incompatible: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has heard the cattle industry and traditional owners cannot co-exist with gas fracking companies in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
Lanning supreme as Aust marches on in NZ
Meg Lanning struck an unbeaten 135 as Australia inflicted South Africa's first loss of the World Cup, chasing 272 at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Tuesday.
US says Russia may use chemical weapons
US President Joe Biden has issued one of his strongest warnings yet that Moscow is considering using chemical weapons.
Roberts-Smith ‘punched, threatened’ woman
Ben Roberts-Smith's former mistress has tearfully told a court how the Victoria Cross recipient punched and threatened her after an event at Parliament House.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Star CEO ‘berated’ KPMG report authors
A "hostile" Star CEO who eventually met with the authors of a report that raised concerns over the casino's compliance spent the meeting "berating" them.
Boat sinks off WA coast, nine feared dead
Australian maritime authorities say nine people were unable to be located after an Indonesian fishing boat capsized off the northwest coast of WA.
No sign of survivors in China plane crash
A Chinese airliner has crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 132 people aboard, causing a fire on a mountainside, state media reports.
Australia a ‘holdout’ on climate: UN chief
The UN Secretary-General has branded Australia a "holdout" for refusing to do more to cut greenhouse gas emissions this decade.
Chinese airliner crashes with 133 aboard
A Chinese airliner has crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 133 people aboard, causing a fire on a mountainside, state media reports.
Khawaja, Smith rescue Australia v Pakistan
Usman Khawaja has fallen just short of posting his second ton against Pakistan this series, but his strong knock helped Australia recover from early wobbles.
NRL star George Burgess charged by police
St George Illawarra prop George Burgess has been charged by NSW Police over the alleged sexual touching of a woman without consent.
Arnold fined $25k for COVID-19 rule breach
Football Australia has fined Socceroos coach Graham Arnold $25,000 for breaching NSW COVID-19 self-isolation regulations ahead of an important World Cup match.
Australia-India deal to improve relations
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and India's Narendra Modi held a virtual summit on Monday to iron out an expected $280 million investment package.
Knee surgery ends Hodgson’s Canberra stay
Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson requires a knee reconstruction to repair an ACL injury, which will rule him out for the rest of his final season at the NRL club.
Fritz masters Nadal in Indian Wells upset
Taylor Fritz has won the biggest title of his career by defeating Rafael Nadal in the final of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells.
COVID-19 claims its youngest victim in NSW
A two-year-old child with no underlying health conditions has become the youngest person to die in NSW with COVID-19.
Hastings wants less structure at Tigers
Jackson Hastings is facing a minimum two-game ban for a dangerous throw, but wants his struggling Wests Tigers to play with more freedom and less structure.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy could address Australian Parliament in budget week
The prime minister is reportedly speaking to his Ukrainian counterpart about an address to the Australian parliament potentially as early as next week.
Mourners farewell ‘resilient’ Kitching
Politicians and family have remembered late Victorian senator Kimberley Kitching as "magnificently impactful" at a funeral service in Melbourne.
Careful response to cost of living: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is fully aware of the cost of living pressures Australians are facing and is promising a budget response.
Lismore flood victims dump debris at PM’s
Flood-impacted Lismore residents angry at Prime Minister Scott Morrison have dumped a truckload of waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House.
Reef faces bleaching destruction: report
The Great Barrier Reef is suffering another bleaching event as UN experts arrive to check on the health of the ecosystem.
Russian troops stalled outside Kyiv
British intelligence says Russian forces advancing on the Ukraine capital Kyiv from the northeast have stalled.