Australia national/federal related stories including sporting events and teams
Dementia is likely to affect almost 450,000 Australians in 2026 and is expected to more than double in the next 40 years, new data reveals. Dementia Australia (DA) says 446,500 Australians are currently affected by the condition with more than […]
An injury cloud is hanging over the 2026 Super Rugby season before it opens tomorrow in Dunedin and Sydney. Local derbies are a feature of the opening round with the Hurricanes from Wellington on a bye in the 11-team competition.
Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on Canberra Buddhists have sparked warnings from federal police and intelligence agencies. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess said foreign interference remains a major security concern for Australia. “A complex, challenging and changing security environment is
Trainers will be restricted from entering the field under new rule changes approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for the new season. But concerns raised during talks between the ARLC and NRL clubs put a proposed kick-off rule
Tiny towns in Victoria have been given an extra month to apply for a funding grant to upgrade facilities. Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes says that applications for a third round of grants from the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund have been extended
The housing crisis is affecting workers whose job is to help others find a home, as stress climbs along with demand, says national campaign Everybody’s Home. It says its new ‘No Way Out’ sector survey of more than 70 frontline housing
Romance scams are increasing and with them financial losses for victims, the National Scam Centre says. In the lead-up to February 14, and Valentine’s Day, the centre released its final 2025 quarterly statistics that reveal an increase. More than $28.6
More rule tweaks are in store as 2026 Super Rugby Pacific teams prepare for the season kick-off next weekend. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says they “want to be a competition that encourages quick taps and faster restarts, cuts
It’s full steam ahead for Australia on its plans for home-built nuclear-powered submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles says. His reaffirmation follows the release of a US congressional research paper that flags the possibility that Australia may not receive any Virginia-class
Moreton Bay’s economic growth remains a year ahead of council expectations after an $830 million boost in the last 12 months. Mayor Peter Flannery said their latest economic report card confirms the city’s economy is now worth $24.77 billion and
