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ASX 200 opens lower; energy, banks lead losses

Australian shares opened lower on Friday after Wall Street ended mixed in the overnight trade.

Commodity economy 'not a source of shame'

<p>Fossil fuels have given Australians an "awesome" standard of living but the economy needs to become more varied, international investors have been...

Consumers now safer from dodgy lenders

<p>A crackdown on rogue lenders will protect vulnerable consumers struggling to make ends meet, advocates say.</p>

Prosecutor drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case

<p>The prosecution of sexual assault charges against Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist will not go ahead because of the negative impact on her mental h...

Review gives tick to social media code

<p>A review of Australia's news media bargaining code has found it successful in forcing social media giants to the table with publishers and broadcas...

Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years

<p>Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.<...

COVID cases rising faster in NSW, Vic

<p>Health authorities will be closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 case numbers after a recent rise in infections accelerated in NSW and Victoria.<b...

Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery

<p>The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and...

ASX 200 likely to end week lower; Wall Street mixed

The Australian share market is poised to end the week on a lower note following a mixed session on Wall Street.

Accused jihadist Neil Prakash in Australia

<p>Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has landed in Australia to face terrorism charges.<...

Santos loses appeal over Barossa gas works

<p class="">The full Federal Court has ruled a judge was correct in halting drilling at Santos' multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project off the Tiwi I...

Feds call for unity to lower energy prices

<p>Federal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.</p>

'Surprise' finding on lockdown opioid use

<p>COVID restrictions prompted a significant drop in the number of Victorians taking opioid painkillers, according to a new study that has surprised r...

NSW's UK trade office 'exceeding targets'

<p> An inquiry sparked by John Barilaro's appointment to an overseas trade role has been told a controversial UK trade office is exceeding performance...

Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice

<p>The Labor government has briefed crossbench MPs on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament, saying amending the constitution is a matter of pri...

Workplace rule changes become law

<p>The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.<br></p>

Sydney fugitive found in Turkey arrested

<p>A Sydney man who left Australia while on trial for importing a drug precursor has been arrested after being found in Turkey on a false passport.<br...

NSW rider dead after stolen car flees cops

<p>A motorcyclist is dead after he was hit by a stolen car that had failed to stop for police north of Sydney.<br></p>

WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died

<p>A pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn...

Man charged after woman's body found

<p>A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a residence in Melbourne's north on Wednesday.</p>