Australia's annual inflation rate rose to 3.5 per cent in the 12 months ended July, which was a little hotter than expected but down from 3.8 per cent in June.
Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.
Four people including a police officer have been injured in a car crash and stabbing in southern Sydney that has closed a major highway in both directions.
Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
