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Cult leader released after Facebook breach

<p>A convicted child sex offender has been released after using his wife's Facebook account to send "mundane" texts despite being barred from using so...

Futuristic convertible to convert drivers

<p>One electric car maker is showing off a concept vehicle around Australia to prove electric vehicles can be both sporty and sustainable.</p>

Refugee's mission to help others find work

<p>An Iranian refugee who survived one of the worst asylum-seeker disasters in history is determined to help other people migrating to Australia find...

ASX 200 rises at open; Virgin Money gains nearly 15%

Australian shares opened higher on Tuesday despite Wall Street closing on a weak note in the overnight trading session.

Ex-paralegal admits $1.5 million deception

<p>A former paralegal who has worked at some of Melbourne's biggest law firms has admitted dishonestly obtaining $1.5 million from one employer.</p>

Border Force worker fined over info access

<p>An Australian Border Force employee has been fined thousands of dollars after he was convicted on corruption charges in Melbourne. </p>

Mortgage pain as RBNZ set for record hike

<p>Interest rates are set to soar further in New Zealand, with one lender predicting a 100 basis point rise from the Reserve Bank is possible.</p>

McQueen's fashion vision on show at NGV

<p>Dozens of outfits by the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen are being meticulously prepared for the National Gallery of Victoria's summer bloc...

Female leaders on the rise in agriculture

<p>Female leaders are on the rise in agriculture, according to data from the farmers federation, helping to meet its goal to double the number of wome...

Tourist sentenced over fatal Tas crash

<p>A German tourist who caused a crash that killed a Tasmanian grandfather has been handed a three-month suspended jail sentence.<br></p>

Zelenskiy to address NZ parliament

<p>Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will happily accommodate a request from Ukraine's president to address parliament.</p>

More pressures shape 'citizen consumers'

<p>A "circular economy" could be the answer with younger Aussies consuming less because of climate change and baby boomers wanting to send less to lan...

Sprinter Holt calls it a day

<p>Para sprinter Isis Holt is at peace with her decision to retire from athletics after enjoying a glittering career.</p>

Dutch take advantage as Senegal miss Mane

<p>The Netherlands have made a winning start to the World Cup taking advantage of late errors by Senegal's Chelsea goalkeeper Eduoard Mendy to win 2-0...

Christmas auction on Melissa Caddick's art

<p>Millions of dollars worth of jewels, designer clothes, and luxury goods owned by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick are going under the hammer before...

ASX 200 likely to rise despite weak Wall Street closing

The Australian share market is expected to rebound on Tuesday despite weak closing on Wall Street in the overnight trade.

Explosion at Sydney school investigated

<p>An investigation is under way after 11 students at a Sydney primary school were burned when a science experiment exploded.</p>

England hit Iran for six to start in style

<p>England have thrashed Iran 6-2 to make a very impressive start to their World Cup campaign in a match tinged with controversies.</p>

Socceroos captain unfazed by cup lead-in

<p>Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is unfazed by his lack of recent game time entering the World Cup opener against France.</p>

Have faith: Socceroos coach Arnold

<p>Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France.</...