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COVID wave nears pre-Christmas peak

Health Minister Mark Butler warns Australia's latest COVID-19 wave still has a way to go despite case numbers starting to plateau as Christmas approac...

Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo

Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation f...

Native Xmas trees can beat shortage

With a flood-induced Christmas tree shortage plaguing shoppers, Australian native alternatives are being touted as a unique solution to festive season...

Law reform in focus after police shooting

As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to...

Aust stocks fall on global recession fears

The local share market has now lost ground for two straight weeks after closing down 0.8 per cent on the day, and 0.9 per cent on the week.

Insights shed light on rate hike picture

Insights into the Reserve Bank's latest decision to hike rates will likely be scrutinised as economists attempt to gauge the timing of further rises i...

No verdict for Danielle Easey murder jury

A jury has been discharged after being unable to reach a verdict over whether Justin Dilosa murdered a young mum on the NSW Central Coast.

Ark Mines (ASX:AHK) delivers maiden JORC resource at Gunnawarra nick...

Highlights:,Ark Mines (ASX:AHK) has completed an initial JORC (2012) Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Gunnawarra Project.,The MRE for the nicke...

Urgent recall on spinach product

Authorities have issued a health warning after nine Sydney people suffered toxic reactions to eating packaged baby spinach.

Melbourne woman jailed over $10m fraud

A Melbourne woman has been sentenced for her central role in a major international criminal syndicate.

Qld land-clearing report not up to scratch

The Queensland government says a new report shows deforestation has fallen, but environmental groups says it's still happening at an alarming rate.

Endangered moth fights against extinction

New research has revealed the endangered Bogong moth is bouncing back after drought caused havoc with its population.

Coles peels back frozen potato chip sales

Coles has imposed a purchase limit on frozen potato chips due to a national supply shortage.

R3D Resources (ASX:R3D) secures note funding worth AU$1 million

Highlights,R3D Resources has secured commitments to raise AU$1,000,000 from the issue of Convertible Notes.,Funds from the commitment will support the...

Fast boats add teeth to shark defences

Four new high-speed boats will join NSW's line of defences against shark attacks at beaches across summer.

Man released after murder charge dropped

Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropp...

Aussie yacht navigator teams up with Brits

Navigator Adrienne Cahalan will bring her considerable knowledge of the Sydney to Hobart race to one of the top overseas boats in the fleet.

Christian Dior loses $262k in Caddick cash

Fashion icon Christian Dior has been ordered to part with more than $262,000 as receivers recoup investor funds lost through Melissa Caddick's fraud.

Bird carcass found in Qld plane's cockpit

A large bird carcass was found in the cockpit of a crop duster involved in a fatal plane crash at a property near Chinchilla, west of Brisbane.

Record Vic votes despite falling turnout

More than 3.8 million people cast ballots in this year's Victorian election but overall voter turnout is continuing to fall.