Peter Dutton to deliver budget reply speech in a pre-election pitch to voters

The Coalition’s budget reply speech is set to focus on addressing the cost-of-living crisis and attacking Labor on high migration numbers. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who believes Anthony Albanese could call an election within months, will use his speech on Thursday night to make a pitch to voters. The Prime Minister has routinely indicated he … Read more

Latrell Mitchell confronts NRL 360 host Braith Anasta over what he says are personal attacks

Latrell Mitchell has confronted NRL 360 host Braith Anasta in Sydney over perceived personal attacks. The South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback took issue with the 42-year-old former NRL player over comments he has made regarding him and his teammates this season. Watch every game of every round this NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks … Read more

NSW government called to allow pets on trains, metros

Pet owners accompanied by their dogs and one shy cat in a carrier bag flooded NSW parliament, calling for NSW to allow pets on trains, metro services and domestic flights. Advocates say it would bring NSW’s laws in line with Victoria, where small animals can travel on all forms of transport if suitably caged. Dogs … Read more

Saudi minister and US counterpart agree road map for cooperation in energy sector

RIYADH: Saudi and British experts on Wednesday highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and technology to enhance healthcare. Taking to the main stage on the second day of the GREAT Futures Conference in Riyadh, experts from both nations shed light on the fast-evolving landscape of the health sector and the increasing role of the latest … Read more

An Australian healthcare provider has fallen victim to a ransomware attack.

An Australia private health organisation has been targeted by a large-scale ransomware attack. National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinnes said in a statement she had been advised of a large-scale ransomware breach incident on Wednesday afternoon. “We are in the very preliminary stages of our response and there is limited detail to share at this … Read more

AFL: Lions expecting a Richmond backlash at Gabba

Lions coach Chris Fagan admits Brisbane’s season is on a “razor’s edge” as he braces his players for an embattled and desperate Richmond at the Gabba on Saturday night. The Tigers – who won three premierships in four years between 2017 and 2020 – are a shadow of their former selves, having tasted victory only … Read more

New photos show Baz Luhrmann’s transformation over the years

Legendary Australian director Baz Luhrmann stepped out at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of the new film by another Aussie director, George Miller. Walking the red carpet for the premiere of Miller’s latest Mad Max film Furiosa, a silver-haired Luhrmann, 61, looked virtually unrecognisabl from the boyish director who first burst into the … Read more