The Morrison government has denied claims its latest budget is a bid to win back voters at the upcoming election, Shane Warne’s state memorial service will be held in Melbourne tonight and Russia says it will scale back its military presence around...

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells’ accusation burns Scott Morrison badly, and might even fry his campaign, when voters are told that some of the PM’s own party don’t think he is fit for the job.

Follow along for all the big moments as Australia remembers cricket legend Shane Warne’s state memorial service at the MCG.

Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has called for the AFL to lift the soft cap on football spending by at least $500,000, as the club deals with cost of living pressures in Sydney.

Friend and former co-star Daryl Somers announced the television pioneer’s death on Wednesday night

Ex-AFL player Brennan Stack claimed he initially thought two women fighting with his partner were men due to their larger frames and his poor eyesight.

Less than two hours after the federal budget was released, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells set off a political firestorm in the Senate.

Fellow leg-spinners Stuart MacGill and Kerry O’Keeffe were among those at the SCG who said goodbye to Shane Warne.

The NSWRL on Wednesday emailed all associated clubs and called for the meeting, which has been met with bemusement by NRL clubs.

Tuesday night’s budget was a vote-buying bonanza. Enjoy it while it lasts.

The seven-year tenure of Telstra’s outgoing CEO has seen over $20 billion wiped off its books, but Penn will win plaudits for his reforms.

First-home buyers who put down a deposit of only 5 per cent risk “negative equity”, where the mortgage is bigger than the market value of their dwelling.

More people will find themselves in financial stress when mortgage repayments start to increase, while renters are already facing big rent increases.

There are different ways to use your first wages, but finding a good financial adviser as early as possible in your career is a good start for your nest egg.

Sometimes it seems like a hassle to save a few dollars here and a few dollars there. But all the evidence now suggests we are entering a very tough year for the cost of living in Australia.

A state memorial service is being held to honour former Australian test cricketer Shane Warne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to acknowledge Warne’s contribution to his sport, the state and the country.

The flood-ravaged city of Lismore has been evacuated and Byron Bay’s main street is under water following more drenching rain in northern NSW.

India’s government is considering a Russian plan to trade roubles for rupees in a system that would bypass global banking sanctions.

The Swans have drawn a line underneath Lance Franklin’s historic achievement but believe they can harness the positive emotional energy which is still running through some players.

Gun forward Aaron Naughton had been in doubt with a corked calf but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge said he would be named in the side and line up against the Swans.

Retiring Coalition senator Sam McMahon says the alleged bullying faced by Kimberley Kitching was not confined to Labor and should not be used as a partisan football.

The $27 billion oil and gas producer updated its climate strategy ahead of a vote on its climate credentials in May.

Stephen Crichton knew he was going to be in the right place, at the right time, thanks to the help of a Panthers coach.

Leading trainer Kris Lees has seven runners at Thursday’s Newcastle meeting.

All you need to find a winner at Thursday’s meeting at Newcastle.

The first outpatient clinic in NSW to handle people suffering from long COVID has opened.

The pandemic has taught Australia how critical it is to have the fiscal capacity to spend aggressively in a crisis. If we have any windfall, we’ll need it as a buffer against future shocks.

Police have revealed a manhunt was already under way for a teenager who allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl, leaving her “traumatised significantly”.

Fans are congregating at the cricket great’s statue outside the MCG, laying tributes ahead of the service that will include dedications from Elton John and Ed Sheeran.

What could be more fitting for Australia’s march to a first ODI World Cup final since 2013 than a century by Alyssa Healy?

After 20-month absence, Michael Hooper will return for the Waratahs against the Fijian Drua on Friday night. But the Wallabies skipper will play arole he has not performed in over a decade.

Vicki Brady has insisted she can generate growth at the telco despite significant strategic challenges, as investors endorsed her appointment.

California’s governor has blocked parole for 72-year-old Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, ruling she still had “gaps in insight” about her crimes.

In a sign of Victoria’s transition away from coal-fired energy, the Delburn Wind Farm has been approved for a tree plantation site overlooking the retired Hazelwood power station.

Casino staff allegedly fabricated letters to mislead a bank about the source of customer funds.

Byron Bay’s main street would usually be bustling with holidaymakers as shop owners gear up for the Easter rush. But now the street is deserted as water inundated shops and laps at their walls.

The pre-election cash splash will help alleviate cost-of-living pressures in the short term, but the measures are time-limited.

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has told Parliament her government would “very carefully” consider the findings of interstate hearings into the casino operator, which holds two of Queensland’s four licences.

The coronial inquest heard Baxter’s call to MensLine the afternoon before he killed his estranged wife and three children.

Academic Marcia Langton said local and regional bodies are crucial to the Voice process, but Labor and other advocates remain unconvinced.

Under the new Work Health and Safety Act industrial manslaughter will be recognised in court, carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a $10 million fine.

Financial markets and economists believe spending in the federal budget will put upward pressure on inflation and interest rates.

The daily total is the highest recorded to date, with more than 50,000 positive cases – and their close contacts – currently isolating. 

The Nationals will get to deliver a fund to help regional communities transition to a clean economy as part of the price of their net zero commitment.

While money is flooding back into the budget, it’s being spent almost as quickly. Analysts say without tax changes, spending as a share of GDP will remain elevated.

Bjorn Baker has a stable full of Australian Derby hopefuls at Warwick Farm: four of his own and four handy visitors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his people only believed in concrete results.

As NSW grapples with more heavy rain, floods and strong winds, long-term forecasts suggest there will be little reprieve over the coming months.

Major flood tops Lismore CBD levee again as Sydney records wettest March on record.

Buddy’s 1000th was something else. But was it the best thing I’ve ever seen? Well, thanks for asking.