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Budget bottom line improves but is still bright red

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a better-than-expected budget bottom line in his mid-year update on Wednesday. But the deficit will still be huge.

Cameron Green just made a record $4.17m. But the IPL will keep $1m

The all-rounder is now the highest-paid international player in IPL history, though a new IPL rule has cost him a six-figure sum.

Bondi shooting as it happened: Shooter Naveed Akram’s terror links revealed as police investigate manifesto; Howard slams gun reform as ‘diversion’

This is how Tuesday unfolded as grief turned to anger in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach.

‘One uppercut after another’: Brisbane dining 2025 in review

The local food scene faced numerous challenges around the start of the year before flexing its muscles in all sorts of ways – some good, some not so good.

Minister denies forcing abortion advocate to quit hospital board role

Tim Nicholls has responded to accusations that he gave Daile Kelleher an ultimatum because he lacked the legal power to sack her.

Gold Coast doctor fined for spying on ex-wife’s medical records

The doctor, who illegally accessed his ex-wife’s records several times, has been fined $5000 but escaped a formal reprimand.

Green sold at IPL auction for AUD$4.17m

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the most expensive overseas player ever purchased at an Indian Premier League auction.

West Australians skipping skin checks amid rise in lax attitude to cancer risks

A major health insurer has revealed just .09 per cent of its eligible member claimed a skin check last year.

Best of cartoons, December 17, 2025

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

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