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Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover

<p>Shareholders of Australia's largest salmon producer Tassal have voted in favour of a takeover by Canadian company Cooke Aquaculture.<br></p>

Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death

<p>A tow truck driver has been sentenced to a community penalty over concealing information about bikie boss Mick Hawi's murder.</p>

Pfizer workers walk off job amid dispute

<p>A pay dispute between COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer and dozens of its employees has resulted in a mass job walkout in Melbourne.</p>

Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype

<p>Victoria's rising star Ashley Chandrasinghe is not setting any timeline on debuting for Australia after a composed Sheffield Shield century on debu...

Buy-now-pay-later, fast cash sector warned

<p>The corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for...

Fornaroli refused to play: Glory coach

<p>Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says he doesn't want an ageing star like Daniel Sturridge or Bruno Fornaroli spearheading the club's rebuild. </p...

Worrying trend closing 'the wrong gap'

<p>The female prison system is increasingly expensive and ineffective with the rate of incarcerated women growing faster than men, a new report has fo...

Ancient practice helping to heal Kimberley

<p>Traditional healing methods are bringing comfort to people struggling with physical and mental health issues in Western Australia's far north.</p>

Disgust and hurt at Rolfe's racist texts

<p>A Northern Territory Indigenous police officer said he was hurt and disgusted by racist texts found on the phone of fellow officer Zachary Rolfe.</...

Roar goalie Freke replaces ALM housemate

<p>Macklin Freke will start in goal for Brisbane Roar against Sydney FC and it is his housemate Jordan Holmes who he is set to replace.</p>

Push to have wide-ranging NSW gaming probe

<p>A "moment of truth" has come for the major parties in NSW, key independents say, as the premier commits to building a cashless gaming card regime....

Cop sorry after Brooks fraud court claim

<p>Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks has had fresh fraud allegations aimed at him in a Brisbane court before receiving an apology from a Queenslan...

Volvo shocks with Aussie electric target

<p>Volvo's Australian arm has revealed plans to stop selling new petrol vehicles by 2026, four years earlier than its global target.</p>

Victoria logging emits 3m tonnes of carbon

<p>An independent report has found native forest logging in Victoria emits around three million tonnes of carbon each year.</p>

Aussies want cheaper electric cars, bikes

<p>Most Australians want changes to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles, according to a new study, and support a ban on new petrol car sales by...

$1m reward to catch Toyah's alleged killer

<p>A $1 million reward is on offer to help police find the man suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley and leaving her body on a Queensland beach. </p...

Power struggle: charging challenge for EVs

<p>Australia's switch to electric cars is accelerating but connected a charger to every home threatens to put the brakes on progress.</p>

Andre Russell gets BBL cameo with 'Gades

<p>Andre Russell will play in the summer's Big Bash League despite being overlooked in the draft, picked up as a temporary replacement player for the...

Family reveal pain over Rebels' murder

<p>Five men found guilty over a service station bashing murder are no longer associated with the Rebels bikie gang, a judge has been told</p>

De Minaur, Paul enjoy big wins in Paris

<p>Australia's Alex de Minaur has earned one of the most significant wins of his career, taking out former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev in a Paris Maste...