Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead
Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.

Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.
Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.
Adrian Schrinner made a last-minute change to his “Vision for Brisbane” speech to call for an end to political extremism.
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The Tasmanian Planning Commission has advised against building a stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point in a major blow to the Tasmania Devils’ bid to join the AFL.
Queensland batter Marnus Labuschagne is accused of obstructing the field in his side's one-day clash with Victoria.
A new dad’s brainwave to keep playing music but at family-friendly times has spawned a beloved children’s group with fans worldwide.
Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.
James O’Connor is in England after being released by the Wallabies to join his new club. But the veteran says he wants to play against the All Blacks - and push on to the 2027 World Cup.
A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.
Police have charged three men over a firebombing linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west.
Sarytogan Graphite has powered into a 1800-metre KGK drilling program at its Baynazar copper project in Kazakhstan to refine the Ilkin copper anomaly.
Whitebark Energy has sold its final 10% interest in the Wizard Lake oil and gas assets for C$141,486 to focus on local hydrocarbon, hydrogen and helium interests.
For the last few years, climate and energy policymakers have convinced themselves the world was inexorably moving away from fossil fuels. Breaking news: It is not.
First it got James Magnussen. Then British Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud. Now, the Enhanced Games is targeting Kyle Chalmers and other Australian swimmers.
All eyes were on the Canberra coach at Monday’s Mal Meninga Medal presentation after Sunday’s agonising loss to Brisbane. His first words broke the tension.
Bogut’s dual roles at the Sydney Kings will make for an intriguing dynamic, especially if the heat gets turned up on their seasoned mentor, super coach Brian Goorjian.
Standover tactics from US President Donald Trump have become familiar ground for US media companies.
Standover tactics from US President Donald Trump have become familiar ground for US media companies.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is considered the ‘black hole for men’s health’ because so little is understood about it, but it can lead to incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Ignore it at your peril.
Reports of a suspicious vehicle led police to a substantial amount of cash and drugs in Rochedale, in Brisbane's south. SOURCE: Queensland Police Service
One Australian minister backed journalists’ right to ask “tough questions”, but Nationals MP Matt Canavan said the ABC’s US investigation was a waste of money.
Robert Redford, who was a quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man and a supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, has died aged 89.
A complaint to the watchdog about use of a police boat has been made against the deputy commissioner who is favourite to replace Karen Webb as head of the NSW force.
Police are investigating after receiving a report of a scam targeting residents and businesses in the Alpine and Wangaratta regions.