The return of show after a two-year pandemic enforced break is being overshadowed by the threat of foot and mouth disease and soaring prices with some rides set to top $25 and show bags costing up to $32.

The NSW government has lowered the height of the largest towers, among other changes, for the Sydney Fish Market site at Blackwattle Bay, after fierce backlash against an earlier proposal.

Victoria’s influenza wave has passed its peak, but the possibility of a second wave continues to loom over state hospitals that are already struggling to cope with the onslaught of COVID-19 and respiratory virus hospital admissions.

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A pre-school-aged boy has been airlifted to hospital after being injured while at daycare in regional Victoria.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to warn Australians of a slowing economy, Labor has offered the Greens an olive branch and an Indigenous Voice to parliament is once again in the spotlight.

Brad Fittler says this week has highlighted a bigger issue in the NRL - clubs rolling out too many jerseys for different causes.

Women's safety advocates have welcomed the introduction of a paid domestic violence and family leave bill.

In an economic update to parliament, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed inflation is likely to get worse and real wage growth will deteriorate.

Jade Gresham’s season is over as ninth-placed St Kilda try to stay in the finals race while some big names have been named to play this weekend.

Protesters have stormed parliament in Baghdad, angered by the nominee for Iraq's new Prime Minister.

A prison worker has been arrested, accused of stealing from inmates.

Jim Chalmers has used his first two months as treasurer outlining the government’s problems. The time to start dealing with those issues is rapidly approaching.

Renee Ferguson is accused of stealing thousands of dollars and memberships from her former employer, Cricket Tasmania.

Next week’s development tour of India has buoyed Will Pucovski as the young batting star continues to navigate a course beyond regular concussions.

North Melbourne's 112-year-old Lost Dogs' Home is losing its home under a new state government redevelopment.

Residents of an area of south-western Sydney are up in arms after council bin collectors were caught out mixing recycling with regular rubbish.

NSW health authorities are predicting the latest COVID-19 wave will peak in about three weeks.

The Queensland government says it stands by the decision to build the Wellcamp quarantine facility ahead of the centre's closure just months after opening.

The mother of slain schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has been charged over her alleged involvement in a home invasion in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.