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Two arrested over man's 2006 disappearance

<p>Police have arrested two men over the 2006 disappearance of 38-year-old Christopher Jarvis, whose car was found on fire at a lookout on Victoria's...

Workplace law changes up in the air

<p>The government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's b...

Labor set for win on anti-corruption body

<p>The government has cleared the decks for a debate and vote on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the lower house, as key senators also back...

Windies eyeing vital pink-ball practice

<p>West Indies players and officials are confident they can come to grips with playing a pink-ball match before the day-night Test in Adelaide against...

Avocado genome mapped by scientists

<p>Australian scientists have completed mapping the genome of the avocado which they say could produce a better quality fruit. </p>

Killer NT cop given 'favourable treatment'

<p>A NT policeman tasked with investigating Kumanjayi Walker's death for his inquest says the officer that killed him was given special treatment by i...

Murderer in court win against parole block

<p>Murderer and serial violent offender Allan David McQueen is now eligible for parole after an appeal to indefinitely prevent his access to early rel...

RBA leaves 50bp rate hike on the table

<p>The Reserve Bank is prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure the spike in inflation is only temporary and doesn't linger. </p>

Scott calls on Williams to hit major goals

<p>Adam Scott has reunited with the man that caddied him to a Masters title, intent on more major golfing success after an encouraging 2022 campaign.<...

Qld Father's Day shooter guilty of murder

<p>Justin John Meale has been found guilty of murder after shooting Clinton "Rocky" Pollock on Father's Day north of Brisbane when a drug deal went ba...

Aust stocks close at best level since June

<p>Thanks in part to strong gains from the energy sector, the local share market has gained 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 6.</p>

Man jailed for swindling $1.9m off retiree

<p>A Victorian man who befriended an elderly retiree and then stole $1.9 million from him, gambling the money away online, has been jailed for five ye...

Greens, Labor secure deal on electric cars

<p>A federal bill to make electric cars cheaper is set to pass into law after the Greens struck a deal with the government.</p>

States ranked in race for green transport

<p>Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.</p>

Qld cop perpetrators face sack in reforms

<p>Queensland's top cop will this week start issuing show-cause notices to police officers involved in past cases of bullying, harassment, abuse or as...

Aust backs free trade deals with UK, India

<p>Free trade agreements with the United Kingdom and India have passed the Australian parliament and are awaiting action from the two other government...

PM visits flood-devastated NSW

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited central western NSW to see the flood damage and assess how devastated towns like Forbes are picking up...

Vic police arrest shooting preventable

<p>A coroner has recommended Victoria Police develop systems to ensure officers are fit for duty, in finding a 2013 death during a police arrest was p...

Man jailed for abusing NSW teens in 1980s

<p>Simon Davies has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in a Sydney court after being extradited from the Netherlands over offences dating back to...

Sign-wearing Sydney figure hurt in arrest

<p>Former city councillor and sign-wearing entertainer Danny Lim has suffered head injuries when arrested in a Sydney shopping mall.</p>