The government is warning taxpayers may have to step in to prop up Australia Post, with the federal budget sounding the alarm for the organisation's financial position.

The NRL takes action after South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were allegedly vilified during Saturday's match against St George Illawarra.

The federal government says Australia's intake of migrants will fall sharply — halving in two years — as it overhauls the migration system and moves to reduce pressures caused by population growth.

In the 1860s, there was a "loathsome" rush to collect the bones of Aboriginal Tasmanians. It sparked a shameful saga, centring on unsuspecting Aboriginal man William Lanne, and aspiring politician William Crowther. It echoes to this day – culminating in the toppling of a statue in Hobart.

The Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation's alternative engagement program rewards students who go to and behave well at school by letting them participate in learning activities outside of the classroom.

Gas giant Santos sacks about 200 staff members, most of them based in Perth, citing slower project approval times.