Australia commenced their final preparations for next month's FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany by cruising to a 3-0 win over New Zealand at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford on Thursday.

SYDNEY (AAP) - A "short, sharp" review will be held into the contentious Barangaroo development in Sydney after mediation talks between opponents and the developer resulted in a legal challenge bei

As high-flying Friday night combatants Canterbury and St George Illawarra brace themselves for a State of Origin drain, Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore says the modern player takes pride in backing up f

SYDNEY (AAP) - No strikes are planned at Fairfax Media Ltd's flagship Sydney and Melbourne newspapers following a decision to outsource sub-editing work and axe 82 full-time jobs.

SYDNEY (AAP) - Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has used his budget reply speech to promise Australians he will ease cost of living pressures.

The federal government has rejected coalition claims it squirrelled away $13.7 million in the budget to fund an advertising campaign to promote its proposed carbon tax.

Nurses have welcomed extra federal funding for mental health but have questioned where the staff will come from for the new services and programs.

Tasmania's Labor minority government is reeling from the shock loss of two senior ministers but Premier Lara Giddings rejects claims it's in crisis.

SYDNEY (AAP) - Emergency services are working to stem a fuel spill from a derailed freight train in Sydney's inner west.

Essendon aim to raise $15 million from supporters to help fund the AFL club's momentous shift from Windy Hill to near Melbourne Airport.