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Allup (ASX:APS) welcomes high-grade silica sand assays from Sparkler...

Highlights,Allup Silica has released encouraging assays from hand auger drilling conducted across the Sparkler C Project.,The assays delivered an aver...

Probe into Vic fire service cyber issue

Fire Rescue Victoria's systems could remain down for several days after an IT issue was detected, with authorities refusing to rule out a cyber attack...

High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders

The High Court has dismissed an attempt by two Gold Coast companies to appeal a finding that they offered loans at 800 per cent interest without a lic...

Truckie charged with killing herd of goats

A truck driver has been charged with multiple cruelty offences after he allegedly ran over and killed dozens of goats in the NSW north west.

Surefire (ASX:SRN) reports massive, wide & continuous vanadium inter...

Highlights:,Latest assays have boosted Surefire Resources’ (ASX:SRN) confidence in its Victory Bore vanadium deposit.,The assays have highlighted mass...

Alerts linger as COVID hits NSW peak

Infections with COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state but experts warn the health emergency is far from over.

Technology 'turbocharges' online extremism

Parliament is being urged to heed security advice and work to combat online extremism following the murder of two police officers and a civilian in an...

Victorian man jailed over 'snitch' murder

A Victorian man has been jailed for up to 19 years for murdering an acquaintance he believed had been calling him a "snitch".

Darwin Festival rejects activist funding

Fossil Free Arts NT says the Darwin Festival rejected an ethical funding offer but the event's board said it had concerns for its independence.

Virtual world points to mass extinctions

A newly created virtual world has predicted large scale extinctions of all plants and animals by the end of the century from climate change.

China relationship vital for Pacific: PM

Re-establishing dialogue with China is important for peace and stability, the prime minister has said after an Australian delegation wrapped its Pacif...

Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home

A woman has been stabbed to death at a home in northern Queensland where police are questioning a nearby resident over the killing.

Kids open wide for tooth decay study

The dental health of Australian children will be examined in a four-year study of more than 30,000 kids that has won the support of state health autho...

Corporate watchdog sues comparison website

Corporate regulator ASIC has filed a civil lawsuit against comparison website Finder.com for allegedly providing financial services without proper lic...

Former ref's stoush with NRL escalates

An ex-referee whose British accent was criticised by the NRL and then dismissed has taken his legal spat with the sports body to the Federal Court.

SA renters to take action over cost hikes

The South Australian Anti-Poverty Network says low-income renters will gather at state parliament on Friday calling for action on the housing crisis.

Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up

The Queensland government hopes faith in DNA processing in the state can be restored as it responds to a damning report on major failings at a state-r...

Hopes city kids will set sights on farming

With thousands of jobs available in agriculture but not enough university students to snap them up, researchers and educators are trying to find solut...

Solar race car on track for world record

An Australian made solar-powered race car could set a new Guinness World Record this weekend and spark interest in vehicles powered by the sun.

Fresh blood for Opera Aust with UK recruit

UK opera and theatre director Jo Davies has been appointed as the Artistic Director of Opera Australia, following the resignation of Lyndon Terracini....