Australia

The AFL will allow Richmond's Noah Balta to return to playing before being sentenced for assaulting a man outside a NSW Riverina club.

Senator Andrew Bragg explains the Coalition's promise to relax rules around approving home loans that it says will let more young people buy their first home.

The two leaders find common ground on tariffs, the mortgage wars ramp up and a teal apologises for a blunder. 

Angus Taylor has sought to lay the blame for the Reserve Bank's decision to keep cash rates steady at the federal government's feet, saying it's a result of economic mismanagement.

All four films about the members of The Beatles are set to be released concurrently in a "binge-able theatrical experience".

Michele Bullock says the longer-term impacts of a trade war could be "quite dramatic", as the global economy braces for further US tariffs.

A record number of influenza cases has been recorded in Australia, jumping 50 per cent from the same period last year. Experts are predicting flu season to come earlier than usual.

Australia's new women's number one, Daria Kasatkina, is preparing for her first match since switching allegiances from Russia.

Jim Chalmers says the Reserve Bank will keep trade tensions in mind, while reiterating that the government will not negotiate on policy in the face of pressure from the US.

AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina says the Reserve Bank is striking a neutral tone in its decision to keep rates on hold at 4.1%.

The RBA board has kept its cash rate target unchanged at 4.1 per cent this month, after delivering its first cut since November 2020 at its Feburary meeting.

James May has confirmed that he, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond have split, saying a reunion between the famous motoring trio is now highly unlikely.

A strange routine keeps paying off for Sam Draper, and the Lions remain composed playing from behind as the Suns continue to reap rewards from the AFL's helping hand. Here's what we learned from round three of the AFL season.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would align with the Prime Minister to protect Australian exports, like beef and pharmaceuticals, if Donald Trump imposes new tariffs.

We have a "relatively low" smoking rate, but the Cancer Council says 66 Australians are still dying from smoking-related illness every day.

The Coalition is promising to relax home lending rules if elected, to allow prospective buyers to borrow more. But will this actually make it easier for first home buyers to break into the market?

You won't see award-winning filmmaker George Miller's eyes glaze over if you start to talk about your dreams. He tells Virginia Trioli he finds inspiration in the space between sleep and consciousness.

An updated list of grievances published by the United States trade office has set its sights on Australia's pharmaceutical sector, biosecurity protections and laws requiring the social media giants to pay for news.

Sam Kerr is not named in the Matildas squad to face South korea on Friday and Monday but will rejoin her teammates for a camp ahead of the games.

Recently appointed SIA chief executive Sarah Benson says the nature of threats to fair play will evolve leading into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.