1 hour ago Billy breaks down Game 2 and the path to Game 3 | The Billy Slater Podcast EP 17

Maroons coach Billy Slater breaks down Queensland's crucial Game 2 victory, revealing how "we changed our discipline" to level the series. Billy also shares his insights on the NRL's tight competition, praises Penrith's young guns, comments on the "hole" the Titans find themselves in, and marvels at the Storm's unique balance. Plus, hear Billy's thoughts on Canberra's young spine, the "Billy Ms," listener questions, Ampol Power Surge picks, and a look ahead to Round 17.

Politics

7 h. ago There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

Politics

7 h. ago The clifftop memorial plan to dig Waverley cemetery out of a financial hole

Concept photos of the walls shared have sparked mixed reactions, with some residents likening them to “letter boxes outside unit blocks”.

Politics

14 h. ago Bungle brings Sydney’s largest metro tunnel build to a grinding halt

Two giant boring machines have been at a standstill for at least six weeks due to fears they will dig too close to a Parramatta building’s foundations.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Astonishing result’: How super funds are faring amid Trump tariff volatility

As the end of the financial year looms, analysts expect the third year in a row of positive returns from retirement savings funds.

Politics

26 h. ago Iran’s talking tough after US attack. But the regime has run out of options

With Trump in the White House, Iran’s strategic nuclear ambiguity quickly became a millstone around Tehran’s neck. Now its rulers need a new plan.

Events

37 h. ago Central Coast enters race for Sydney’s next film studio with $230m plan

Not to be outdone, the Central Coast is lining up with prime locations in Oran Park, Redfern and Silverwater to become the next site for a film studio.

Politics

47 h. ago Family woken by man allegedly breaking in through roof tiles

A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking a hole in an Adelaide family's roof in the early hours of the morning.

Politics

50 h. ago Meninga succession plan: Perth Bears assistant to take over as head coach in 2029

Newly appointed Bears assistant coach Ben Gardiner will not have to wait long before he takes the top job at the NRL’s newest franchise.

Politics

51 h. ago State quietly buying city homes for tower tenants as inquiry looms

A former judge and the CFMEU have slammed the Victorian government’s tower plan in submissions to an inquiry that is to start next week.

Politics

53 h. ago RSL ‘powerless’ to stop billboard beside Sydney war memorial

It is the latest row over public advertising signs placarding Sydney’s suburbs.

Events

3 d. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

Events

4 d. ago Trump has approved Iran attack plan but is yet to hit go, US media reports

A senior intelligence source told US media the president has approved the plan but wants to give Iran more time to agree to a deal.

Events

4 d. ago WA government accused of ‘financial trickery’ to hide real blow to household budgets

Treasurer Rita Saffioti boasted about a 0.8 per cent, or $52, cut in government fees and charges to households, but that is without the impact of the vanquished power credit.

Politics

4 d. ago Carnage at Gaza aid distribution sites reminds who pays cost of war

US President Donald Trump’s black hole ability to suck attention has diverted eyes from the real consequences of war in the Middle East.

Economics

4 d. ago Heidelberg West rallies against council plan to close its run

The disadvantaged community of Heidelberg West faces the imminent closure of its public swimming pool, which has been left to deteriorate for decades.

Politics

4 d. ago WA government changes tack in borer battle, but is it ‘too little, too late’?

With the eradication goal deemed “no longer technically feasible”, the government is moving to a “management” response to the highly invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer.

Politics

5 d. ago Is this Melbourne’s only CEO job with sheep grazing outside the office?

Justine Hyde has an ambitious plan to put Abbotsford Convent on the map, setting her sights on transforming it into more than just a haven for locals.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street slumps; Oil prices rise; $A falls

US stocks slumped under the weight of another jump for the price of oil. It was a return to form for financial markets after Wall Street’s worries about Israel’s fighting with Iran had seemed to calm a bit on Monday.

Economics

5 d. ago NSW could start getting a better deal on power prices, but not in time to stop July 1 pain

Victorians have copped less electricity price pain than people in other states. There’s now a plan to take those lessons to other states.

Economics