The federal government defends its decisions after handing down its third Budget on Tuesday night; Plans for a rally to protest a Sydney council book ban; Alex de Minaur knocked out of the Italian Open.

Protests have erupted in Georgia over a ‘foreign influence’ bill, dubbed the ‘Russian Law’, which critics argue threatens free speech and could hinder Georgia’s European Union aspirations. The bill, which passed Parliament with a large margin, has sparked international concern and could affect US-Georgia relations if not vetoed by Georgia's president.

Even the richest Australian will receive cost-of-living help, the prime minister insists, because pressures are felt throughout the income scale.

The northern hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, according to new research.

Rents have reached a record high in Australia as demand outstrips supply in some areas, elevating cost of living pressures for tenants. So what can be done about it?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the 2024 Federal Budget; the Opposition calls energy bill relief in the Budget "a band-aid on a bullet wound"; and in rugby league, Gold Coast and Brisbane rocked by injuries.