Alex Johnston could become the NRL's highest ever try scorer tonight with a hat-trick against the Roosters at the Allianz Stadium.

But unlike Buddy Franklin's historic moment next door when he kicked his 1000th goal before thousands flooded the field at the SCG in 2022, authorities are warning of significant penalties if spectators make it onto the field if Johnston reaches 213 tries.

"At no time are fans allowed onto the field," the NRL said in a warning to fans.

"Entering the playing field carries significant penalties including fine up to $5,500 and stadium bans."

The Rabbitohs' Johnston currently has 210 tries, sitting second in the all-time list behind Ken Irvine who has 212.

Cash-strapped mortgage holders may not be getting any further interest-rate relief because of better-than-expected economic data.

ANZ’s latest economic forecasts are not good news for frustrated households.

ANZ head of Australian economics Adam Boyton warned that further rate relief may not be coming for mortgage holders.

“If evidence of consumer spending momentum continues and weakness does not emerge in the CPI or labour market data, the RBA may assess the cash rate as broadly neutral with no further cuts needed,” he said.

The update comes following a surge in consumer spending that helped lift the Australian economy over the last quarter.

The Australian economy grew 0.6 per cent across the June quarter, beating expectations of a 0.4 to 0.5 per cent lift.

Household spending propelled the pick-up, rising 0.9 per cent on the back of discretionary spending, which was up 1.4 per cent, its strongest rise in three years.

Read more from NewsWire here.

Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell will remain bars over an alleged assault at Camp Sovereignty following last week’s March for Australia rally after he was denied bail.

Magistrate Donna Bakos found there was a risk Sewell could “endanger the safety and welfare of others” if released.

“People have the right to go about their lives without being confronted by hateful … speech,” Ms Bakos told the court.

She said all the charges were “serious”, and that some “strike at the heart of a cohesive society”.

Sewell, 32, and leader of the National Socialist Network (NSN), was arrested after an alleged assault following the March for Australia anti-immigration rally in Victoria.

Camp members at the sacred Indigenous site in King’s Domain were allegedly attacked by a group of about 30 men, led by Sewell, on August 31, with police alleging the attack was “unprovoked”.

“The NSN group was across the road … they ran some 30m up the hill to the camp,” Ms Bakos on Friday told of the allegations.

“At least three people were injured … one, a young woman, required staples to seal the wound to her scalp.”

Sewell was interviewed over the alleged assault and remanded in custody. He was charged with violent disorder, affray, assault by kicking, discharge missile and other offences.

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We bring you images now from the funeral of Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart who is being farewelled today after he was allegedly shot dead by fugitive Dezi Freeman.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in attendance at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne's southeast on Friday and was accompanied by a sea of police blue as officers filled whatever nearby space they could find near the chapel to pay their respects.

Tesla appears to be stopping the rot as the hangover from Elon Musk's ill-fated venture into politics looks to be coming to an end.

Tesla sales are up 22 per cent in August compared to this time last year, the Electric Vehicle Council has revealed. And while the number of sales for the month is down on recent months, the trajectory is one of recovery and the EV giant is on course to match 2024 sales.

The rebound is largely thanks to the updated Model Y SUV which counts for most of its sales. The vehicle remained the country's best selling EV.

While it's been two years since Alan Joyce's high-profile exit from Qantas, the airline's former CEO is still benefiting financially from his old role.

Joyce is receiving a final $3.8 million worth of shares, the Sydney Morning Herald reports, as part of his last long-term incentive after years in the top gig.

Joyce left the airline in an ugly fashion with several scandals under his watch severely damaging Qantas' reputation.

Just last month the airline was fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers during the Covid pandemic while Joyce was CEO.

A lot can happen in 20 months. And the time Matildas captain Sam Kerr spent off the pitch has certainly been action packed.

While recovering from a brutal ACL injury, Kerr faced racial abuse allegations involving a UK police officer following a late-night taxi ride. It became a global story and Kerr was eventually cleared of racially harassing the officer in question.

In more recent and happier times, Kerr welcomed her son Jagger in May with her fiancée Kristie Mewis.

Now, the Chelsea star, 31, is set to make her long-awaited return for Chelsea in their opening league fixture on Friday night (local time) after what feels like an eternity.

"Sam Kerr is in the squad. She will be involved in the game. We don't know yet if she will start or not, but she's in the squad," her coach Sonia Bompastor said.

"She's in a good place. She's been training well. She's physically in a good position, also mentally."

Good luck to Sam on her return.

We've all seen some pretty wild stuff on public transport, but have you ever seen someone cut their hair with clippers?

Well that's exactly what Transport for NSW says was spotted in a train carriage, re-enacting the moment and posting it online this morning.

So we want to know what's the worst thing you've seen on public transport? Let me know via email at tom.flanagan@yahooinc.com and bonus points for any pictures.

Cancer Council Australia is warning people who are thinking about a bit of DIY to seek professional advice before getting stuck in.

Their warning comes after alarming findings from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that showed cases of mesothelioma, cancer largely linked to asbestos exposure, were not just occurring in tradespeople, with 11 per cent of cases diagnosed among people not exposed at work.

"More than half (51 per cent) of people with non-occupational asbestos exposure had possible or probable exposure to asbestos when undertaking major home renovations," the cancer council said.

“Since the national ban on asbestos came into effect in 2003, we’ve seen more Australians understand the dangers of asbestos and better workplace safety controls. However, people still may not know where asbestos can be found, particularly around the home, and how they can protect themselves,” the cancer council's Melissa Treby said.

“Renovations can come with asbestos risk, as one in three houses in Australia still contain asbestos. Day to day, this can be low risk. However, asbestos containing materials are dangerous when they are damaged, disturbed or deteriorating as they then release asbestos fibres that are inhaled."

Renovators are advised to seek professional help to identify whether asbestos is in their home or not.

One of the two Victoria Police officers killed in a shooting in the state’s high country last week will be farewelled at a police funeral in Melbourne on Friday.

Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart, 35, joined nine colleagues serving a warrant for alleged historical sex offences in Porepunkah on August 26 when he was shot and killed.

The suspected shooter, sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into bushland on foot, leading to a massive manhunt.

Constable de Waart-Hottart died at the scene alongside Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59.

Police are hosting a funeral for the Belgian native at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne’s east from 11am.

It is expected to feature a guard of honour and flyover from the police air wing.

Victoria Police said the chapel could normally accommodate 500 people but additional areas had been opened up to accommodate more than 1000 people.

The officer had recently arrived in the high county for what was meant to be a temporary assignment in Wangaratta when his life was tragically cut short.

Before his funeral on Friday, Victoria Police shared a photo Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart revealing a "powerful" reminder of the impact he and his colleagues have on a daily basis. Read more in the post below.

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Two women have died after they were struck by a car while trying to help a kangaroo in Melbourne's north.

Victoria Police said its believed the two women were trying to assist the injured kangaroo on the Hume Freeway when they were struck after 7.

One of the women, 30, died at the scene while the other, also 30, was taken to hospital where she later died.

Police investigations are ongoing with the driver involved assisting police.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had US President Donald Trump on the phone overnight.

It comes as the Opposition continues to blast Albanese for his failure to meet face-to-face with Trump since he began his second term in the White House.

"We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals," Albanese said on X.

"We also discussed shared US-Australia security interests."

Both trade and security have been two issues the Opposition says Albanese needs to get reassurances on due to Trump's ongoing and unpredictable tariff war and his lack of clear commitment to the AUKUS defence deal.

It's the fourth call between the two leaders, however Liberal Senator Jane Hume said it was "a concern" a meeting had not yet materialised.

Last night's $80 million Powerball jackpot has been won, and it's being shared between four different players.

That makes it the first time in more than 10 years the Division one jackpot has been split between four people, landing each winner an impressive $20 million.

A woman in Queensland and a woman in Victoria have been identified as two of the winners, while lottery officials are trying to track down an unregistered winner from Victoria and one from WA.

The two known winners revealed both their sets of numbers are special to them, however the Queensland winner said she only played as a "one-off".