The new senate will sit for the first time tomorrow with the crossbench to hold the balance of power. Today rallies were held across the country calling on the senate to block the Abbott government's proposed budget cuts. The government will have to negotiate with 6 crossbenchers to pass key budget measures. But Tony Abbott remains confident of getting these changes through.

 

 

The search for a missing man in an ultralight plane crash in the New South Wales south coast has been called off for the night. One man died in the crash when the aircraft plunged into the ocean shortly after leaving Moruya Airport around midday. The operation will resume at the first light tomorrow.

 

 

And Sydney Swans have moved to the top of the AFL ladder with a comfortable win over West Coast. Adam Goodes kicked 3 goals for the Swans on the same day he surpassed Andrew McCloud for the most AFL games played by an indigenous player.