Optus scammer pleads guilty to blackmail

<p>A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to trying to scam Optus customers affected by the data breach, saying he was unemployed and needed money.</p>

UFU backs independents and minor parties

<p>The United Firefighters Union is backing minor parties and Independents over Labor and the Liberals at the upcoming Victorian election.</p>

DEFIWALL launches its FIWA crypto through ICO

DEFIWALL claims to be the “gateway to Web 3.0” – an all-in-one platform offering access to many things.

Qld in demand as Census shows city exodus

<p>Queensland recorded a net gain of 100,000 people moving from interstate in the past five years as Australians leave capital cities, Census data sho...

NSW taxi drivers accept $905m govt package

<p>The NSW government will attempt to pass legislation on taxi compensation and housing initiatives in the final sitting weeks before the March state...

Australia's gas economy tops $70bn a year

<p>Amid pressure for an extra tax on gas profits, the industry is mounting a defence of its importance to the Australian economy.</p>

Aussie Green stars, Mavs beat Nets in NBA

<p>Ben Simmons switched to centre on his return from a short-term knee injury but it was countryman Josh Green who stole the show in Dallas's win over...

Record number of threats during election

<p>The Australian Federal Police is reviewing how it assesses risks against parliamentarians after a record number of incidents during the election ca...

Sydney terror man's limited freedom ends

<p>Blake Pender who was jailed after admitting to terror-related knife possession and threatening a magistrate is back behind bars.</p>

Hooker Robson re-signs with NRL's Cowboys

<p>Following a career-best season, hooker Reece Robson has signed a two-year contract extension with the North Queensland Cowboys.</p>

Qld to review state electricity generators

<p>The Queensland government will review whether electricity generators can maintain "system reliability and security" during its planned renewables t...

War memorial puts WWI diaries online

<p>The Australian War Memorial has put its collection of World War I diaries online in time to commemorate the 1918 Armistice.</p>

ASX 200 opens higher; IT, Consumer Discretionary lead gains

The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 was 0.21% up at 6,948 points at 10:40 AM AEDT on Tuesday (8 November).

Adelaide release star NBL import Randall

<p>Craig Randall II's short stay at the Adelaide 36ers is over, with the NBL club and player parting ways following rumours of tension.</p>

Illegal fishing ramped up under COVID

<p>A senate estimates hearing has been told that illegal fishing ramped up in Australian waters during COVID 19.</p>

Know about SugarKane Fibre: MediKane’s phytonutrient-rich dietary fi...

Highlights,MediKane aims to be the global leader in providing reliable and effective solutions for overall well-being,The World Health Organization re...

Tip-offs fan 13 cosmetic surgery inquiries

<p>Allegations of unsafe or inappropriate practices in cosmetic surgery are being made to the medical regulator so fast, a new investigation is sparke...

Altech (ASX:ATC) announces CERENERGY® 60KWh battery pack targeting r...

Highlights:,Altech has launched the design of the CERENERGY® 60 KWh SAS battery pack (ABS60), ideally suited for renewable energy and grid storage spa...

Demand strong, but biz confidence weakens

<p>Australian firms are growing wary of an economic slowdown, but overall economic conditions remain robust, according to NAB's monthly business surve...

NRL loses appeal over NSW board election

<p>An appeal by the Australian NRL body against the exclusion of Cronulla boss Dino Mezzatesta from NSW Rugby League's board has failed.</p>