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Queensland native title case makes history

<p>Native title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal C...

Ex-soldier slams unhelpful veterans' body

<p>A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veteran's affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.<br></p>

Victoria's Secret sues over 'fake' perfume

<p>Victoria's Secret is seeking court-ordered damages over counterfeit perfumes allegedly being sold in Chemist Warehouse stores and online.</p>

Dust settles on workplace laws fight

<p>The raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head with the government securing the numbers to pass its legislation.</p>

Aust shares spike on inflation surprise

<p>The local share market has closed up 0.4 per cent, bouncing back from its early losses after consumer prices rose less than expected in October.</p...

Pesutto to announce Vic Lib leadership bid

<p>Hawthorn MP John Pesutto will officially join fellow Liberal contenders Richard Riordan and Brad Battin in their bids for the party's leadership af...

Ex-NT top doc new territory Administrator

<p>Former Northern Territory chief health officer Hugh Heggie will replace Vicki O'Halloran as the Territory's Administrator.</p>

Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home

<p>A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighb...

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

<p>Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victoria...

Retail downturn expected in new year

<p>Robust consumer spending has seen the first chinks in its armour but the holiday season is likely to keep retailers busy through to the end of the...

Top executive back before Barilaro inquiry

<p> An inquiry stemming from the appointment of John Barilaro to a US trade role will resume with a NSW government executive to face further questioni...

PM talks trade, defence ties with Vietnam

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the president of Vietnam's national assembly to discuss economic and security co-operation. </p>

Police find missing Qld teen's vehicle

<p>A stolen car linked to a woman missing in Queensland's remote north has been found by police.</p>

Morrison to appear at robodebt inquiry

<p>Scott Morrison and his former ministerial colleague Marise Payne have been confirmed to appear at the next round of robodebt royal commission heari...

Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court

<p>A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws...

Witness recounts Sydney man's garage death

<p>A witness at the murder trial of a NSW woman accused of running down her ex-partner has recounted the moment she saw her neighbour bleeding and gas...

Seniors to earn more without pension cut

<p>New measures to allow older Australians to earn more before their pension gets cut will come into effect on Thursday.</p>

Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

<p>Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a s...

Workplace law overhaul comes to a head

<p>The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures...

Toddler dies in Tasmania shed fire

<p>A shed fire at a home in northern Tasmania has killed a three-year-old boy and badly injured a four-year-old boy.<br></p>