An offshore gas project slated for the New South Wales coast has been dealt another blow after Industry Minister Ed Husic issued a preliminary rejection.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicates Papua New Guinea is a step closer to entering a team in the NRL.

Keith Urban says he finds it "impossible" to give blanket advice. But there is one thing he'd encourage of aspiring musicians and that is to have people around them that they trust.

The race for the AFL premiership is down to just four teams. Here is what they need to nail this week in order to book a grand final spot.

The government has faced a grilling over the curious release of a secret military report, insisting it had no role in its publication.