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 Sydney parolee guilty of frying pan murder

Sydney parolee guilty of frying pan murder

November 16, 2022 11:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The friend of a retired Sydney solicitor enjoyed a birthday lunch, cooked him a dinner at home and then murdered him with a frying pan, a jury has found.

 Melbourne Zoo trumpets elephant's birth

Melbourne Zoo trumpets elephant's birth

November 16, 2022 11:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

After a mammoth 22-month pregnancy, Melbourne Zoo's Dokkoon the Asian elephant has given birth to a healthy calf.

 New figures on veteran suicide released

New figures on veteran suicide released

November 16, 2022 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The latest annual report into ADF suicide rates has revealed female former members had a rate twice as high as the general public.

 Island Carmen fresh take on classic opera

Island Carmen fresh take on classic opera

November 16, 2022 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Opera Australia is staging a rock'n'roll performance of Carmen on Sydney's Cockatoo Island, with some heavy lifting needed to set up the production.

 KMD Brands reports strong sales growth

KMD Brands reports strong sales growth

November 16, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The company that owns Kathmandu and Rip Curl says that underlying operating profit was up by nearly $30m in the first quarter of 2022/23.

 'Love obsessed' daughter jailed for murder

'Love obsessed' daughter jailed for murder

November 16, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney woman whose misguided romantic obsession for a greedy, violent man led them to murder her mother has been jailed until at least 2036.

 Flooded farmers feeling the strain

Flooded farmers feeling the strain

November 16, 2022 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Flood affected NSW farmers are reporting a huge emotional and financial strain following recent flooding across large parts of the state.

 Some 1.4m Aussies look to buy electric car

Some 1.4m Aussies look to buy electric car

November 16, 2022 10:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

More than one million Australians are in the market for an electric car but more could be swayed if chargers were easier to access, new research finds.

 Pandemic trust high but none for politics

Pandemic trust high but none for politics

November 16, 2022 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians have faith in nurses, firies and ambos, and most would take a COVID-19 test if starting to get the sniffles before an interstate holiday.

 Sukin sued over carbon neutral marketing

Sukin sued over carbon neutral marketing

November 16, 2022 10:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Skincare brand Sukin has been accused of misleading consumers by falsely claiming its products were carbon neutral under the NoCO2 Certification Program.

 Ex-Mr Universe walks free over road rage

Ex-Mr Universe walks free over road rage

November 16, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Former Mr Universe Calum von Moger, 32, has walked free from a Melbourne court without conviction after he stabbed a victim's tyre in a road rage incident.

 Bevan sees Green in role as great finisher

Bevan sees Green in role as great finisher

November 16, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Cameron Green has all the potential to be Australia's next great finisher in one-day cricket, according to the man who long owned the role Michael Bevan.

 Clive Palmer loses Supreme Court fight

Clive Palmer loses Supreme Court fight

November 16, 2022 10:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost the latest round in his legal fight against the corporate watchdog and regulator.

 1000 Teslas recalled over 'serious' fault

1000 Teslas recalled over 'serious' fault

November 16, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Electric vehicle maker Tesla is facing its second recall in Australia in two weeks, with issues affecting Model S and Model X vehicles.

 Nasal vaccines could 'change' pandemic

Nasal vaccines could 'change' pandemic

November 16, 2022 10:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray developed in Australia is promising much better protection against the virus by directly targeting the throat and lungs.

 Failed crypto firm's Aust licence on hold

Failed crypto firm's Aust licence on hold

November 16, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Australian licence of failed US cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been suspended after the once high-flying outfit filed for bankruptcy.

 Why every Test is a bonus for Khawaja

Why every Test is a bonus for Khawaja

November 16, 2022 09:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

As Usman Khawaja prepares for a home Test cricket series, it is enjoying the ride rather than worrying about when his career will end that's on his mind.

 Government boosts whistleblower laws

Government boosts whistleblower laws

November 16, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The government will boost whistleblower protections before a federal integrity commission is implemented, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says.

 Intervention missed before mum killed kids

Intervention missed before mum killed kids

November 16, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Opportunities by mental health services to intervene were missed before "Katie" Perinovic killed her three children and ended her life, a coroner has found.

 Australia basks in climate 'good guy' glow

Australia basks in climate 'good guy' glow

November 16, 2022 09:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia is elated after the warm welcome it received at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, but observers say the global goodwill will only last so long.

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