Josh Frydenberg is being warned that massive federal government debt from emergency pandemic spending could double in coming decades as borrowing costs rise and spending costs blow out.

Tensions between the two countries are still high, and Beijing still has not ended the diplomatic freeze on top-level meetings with Chinese leaders.

The Reserve Bank is holding the line on low interest rates for years to come, but some economists warn the risks of an inflation "rebirth" are rising, an issue the US central bank will be discussing this week.

The deputy leader of the Nationals says the party has struck a deal to allow more foreign workers into Australia to work on farms, hinting that an agriculture-specific visa could soon be announced.

The works will help counter China's increasing reach into the region and will be completed with the help of the US navy, the head of Papua New Guinea's Defence Force says.

It's time for Collingwood's must-win game against the Kangaroos at Docklands, after the S Saints' win over he Suns on a  jam-packed Saturday of AFL. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Wests Tigers host the Titans in Campbelltown and the Cowboys welcome the Broncos to Townsville, after the Knights get past the Raiders in Wagga Wagga. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, but we may be forgetting how to co-exist peacefully, writes Paul McGreevy.

It's been one year since the Ruby Princess arrived back Sydney Harbour and her passengers were allowed to disembark and scatter across the world. Cruise lover Marilyn Halladay, one of the first Australians infected with COVID-19, is itching to set sail once more.

A free and accessible coronavirus vaccination program has been key to Australia's chart out of the pandemic, but some patients say they have been asked to attend paid appointments before accessing the vaccine.

The New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights meet at Central Coast Stadium. Later, the Gold Coast Titans host the Brisbane Broncos at Robina. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Isobel Marshall was about to enter her final year of high school when she and her best friend came up with an idea to support women and girls at home and abroad.

The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology is that the low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone, to be called Lucas, on Wednesday. A severe weather warning has been issued for damaging winds and "squally" rain bands.

Nick Kyrgios is determined to keep calling out poor behaviour from Novak Djokovic, saying no other tennis players have been holding the world number one to account.

Australia puts together a formidable first-innings score of 369 on day two of the must-win fourth Test at the Gabba. Follow live.