Prosecutors are debating whether to send former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to his fourth trial.

Hayne spent a year behind bars after being convicted of sexual assault - and these convictions have since been quashed.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely a fourth trial hill happen, as Hayne is eligible for parole next May.

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Prosecutors are debating whether to send former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to his fourth trial.
Hayne spent a year behind bars after being convicted of sexual assault - and these convictions have since been quashed.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely a fourth trial hill happen, as Hayne is eligible for parole next May.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former NRL star Jarryd Hayne potentially facing fourth trial

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A new poll has the coalition returning to power - despite a drop in support for the minor Government parties. 

The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has National up slightly to 30 percent and Labour down to 31.9 percent.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the minor parties have taken a hit, with ACT and NZ First looking less solid than they did in earlier polls. 

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A new poll has the coalition returning to power - despite a drop in support for the minor Government parties.&nbsp;
The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has National up slightly to 30 percent and Labour down to 31.9 percent.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the minor parties have taken a hit, with ACT and NZ First looking less solid than they did in earlier polls.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the coalition looking likely to lead according to new poll

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The Australian federal budget is set to be delivered tonight, and it's promising big changes.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget will feature 'more than the usual amount of savings and more than the usual amount of reform'.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will appeal to younger voters, as concerns have been raised about intergenerational inequality and the housing market. 

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The Australian federal budget is set to be delivered tonight, and it's promising big changes.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget will feature 'more than the usual amount of savings and more than the usual amount of reform'.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will appeal to younger voters, as concerns have been raised about intergenerational inequality and the housing market.&nbsp;
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent ahead of the 2026 Australian federal budget being handed down

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Luke Metcalf is poised to leave the Warriors.

The NRL club have confirmed they have agreed to a request from Metcalf's management to talk with other clubs.

It's unclear whether they would allow an immediate release for the halfback, who only re-signed until 2028 late last year.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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Luke Metcalf is poised to leave the Warriors.
The NRL club have confirmed they have agreed to a request from Metcalf's management to talk with other clubs.
It's unclear whether they would allow an immediate release for the halfback, who only re-signed until 2028 late last year.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on whether Luke Metcalf can leave the Warriors

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former NRL star Jarryd Hayne potentially facing fourth trial

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