Tomorrow's federal budget will deliver a $9.3 billion surplus for the current financial year, but the next three will each have higher deficits than the government had expected as recently as December.

Australian sheep farmers say they're angry after a live export ban, looming for years, has been confirmed.

The train, operated by mining giant Rio Tinto, crashed and derailed just after midnight about 80 kilometres from Karratha.

The University of Tasmania has said there is room to reconsider the location of its new STEM building, in a major walking back of its push to move into Hobart's city centre.

The University of Tasmania has said there is room to reconsider the location of its new STEM building, in a major walking back of its city-centric campus push..

Retired home owners insist their opposition to a harbour revitalisation project in South East Queensland does not amount to NIMBYism.

Retired home owners insist their opposition to a harbour revitalisation project in South East Queensland does not amount to NIMBYism.

A critical rail link between Brisbane and the beaches to its north is now locked in with a total of $5.5 billion secured from the state and federal governments.

A critical rail link between Brisbane and the beaches to its north is now locked in with a total of $5.5 billion secured from the state and federal governments.

The Australian share market is posting modest losses ahead of tomorrow's federal budget, forecasting weaker economic growth but a quicker return of inflation to the RBA's target range. Follow live.

The Australian share market ended up going nowhere ahead of tomorrow's federal budget, with new data showing both business conditions and household spending softening last month.

Gisborne residents are disgusted at rubbish blowing from new housing estates while tradesmen have dumped dirt and debris on a nearby farm.

Gisborne residents are disgusted at rubbish blowing from new housing estates while tradesmen have dumped dirt and debris on a nearby farm.

Thousands of perpetrators across Australia are using transactions of "about one cent" to send abusive messages in the description section on online banking platforms.

Australia ranks among the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to the cost of public transport. But free fares might not be the solution.