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NSW govt to make rental auctions 'illegal'

Regulations are being introduced in NSW to prevent real estate agents from encouraging bidding wars between prospective renters to secure a lease on a...

Hidden gems in WA's spectacular north

Stunning scenery and some helpful policy settings have helped the Kimberley region remain a tourism mecca during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flower salesman 'shot twice in the back'

Witnesses have recalled an alleged roadside attack during Mother's Day weekend in Melbourne's west that saw a flower salesman shot twice in the back.

Home python cage allegedly full of faeces

A Victorian man has been charged with animal cruelty offences after he was allegedly caught keeping a Murray Darling carpet python in unsafe condition...

Fed govt releases COVID-19 plan for 2023

The federal government has released details of its COVID-19 management plan for 2019, warning the virus will still have an impact on Australians.

Shooters Party in disarray as NSW MPs quit

Two NSW MPs have quit the Shooters, Fishers, Farmers Party over the leader's misogynistic comments and other internal party ructions.

Loyal Lithium (ASX:LLI) updates on operations in prolific James Bay...

Highlights:,Loyal Lithium has refined targets and set up work plans for 2023 at its lithium assets in James Bay.,Encouraging insights have been got up...

Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat

A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputat...

St Basil's bosses ordered to give evidence

St Basil's Home for the Aged bosses have lost their challenge against giving evidence about the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak.

Australian shares down 0.5pct at midday

The ASX has started the week on a weak note, with most sectors down at noon ahead of a busy week of economic data and central bank meetings.

New details on Aust's other giant wombat

There are better matches to modern-day wombats than the car-sized Diprotodon, and a skull found in a Queensland cave reveals more about their lives.

Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

Home price rebound likely: CoreLogic

Property prices are likely to recover late next year as high rents and improved affordability entice more investors and first-home buyers into the mar...

Cooper Metals (ASX:CPM) reports significant copper-gold intercepts f...

Highlights,Cooper Metals has released the first batch of assays for the phase 3 RC drilling at King Solomon.,One of the holes, 22MERC055 contained thr...

ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

Townsville casino charged over junkets

Two north Queensland casinos have been accused of breaching the state's casino regulations, and are facing fines of thousands of dollars.

Competition fears over Woolies' pub plan

The ACCC is investigating whether Woolworths' proposed purchase of a Darwin beachfront pub and bottle shop will affect competition and consumers.

Victorian MP Fiona Patten concedes defeat

High-profile upper house cross bencher Fiona Patten has lost her upper house seat.

Phone app to help with heart attacks

The South Australian government has launched a smartphone app to help people suffering cardiac arrest to potentially get assistance quicker.

Gas boss fears plan will kill investment

Industry chief Samantha McCulloch says the federal government's plan to cap gas prices will "unravel" Australia's open market economy.