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Westpac walks away from Tyro Payments

Westpac says it won't make an offer for Tyro Payments, which has also rejected a bid from Potentia Capital Management.

Search for shooter after SA man's death

A man has died in an Adelaide hospital from a gunshot wound sparking a murder investigation.

More NSW women reporting violence

Domestic violence incidents and reported sexual assaults of women have increased significantly in NSW over the last five years, the latest data reveal...

Carbon sinks in 'realistic' net zero plan

The first stocktake of Australia's carbon sequestration potential weighs up natural and engineered technologies that could help achieve net zero emiss...

Neighbours theme song a Sound of Australia

The theme song for soap opera Neighbours has been added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia, as all of its episodes are catal...

Shooters Party disarray, two NSW MPs quit

Two NSW MPs have quit the Shooters, Fishers, Farmers Party over the leader's misogynistic comments and other internal party ructions.

Inclusion push as Vic Pride Tram unveiled

Recently named the friendliest city in the world (by Timeout magazine), Melbourne has launched a new inclusive tram design.

Flood alert as river swamps caravan park

A caravan park at Blanchtown, northeast of Adelaide, has been inundated after a sudden surge in Murray floodwaters.

Duo in court over caravan rape of friend

Two Victorian men convicted a second time of raping a woman in a caravan after a friend's birthday party have pleaded with a judge not to be sent back...

Better early learning key for SA inquiry

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has opened South Australia's royal commission into early childhood education and care.

NSW offers incentives to lure more cops

NSW is investing $17 million to bring more police officers on board by offering flexible work arrangements and stipends.

Big focus on food waste ahead of Christmas

A parliamentary inquiry will consider changes to "best before" dates as one option to combat food waste at a time when many people in need are going h...

Algae mimics blood for meaty burger choice

An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on...

Medication may have prevented Tas death

The death of a Tasmanian teacher's aide may have been avoided if she had been prescribed certain medication after suffering an immobilising ankle inju...

Businesses forced to show emissions action

The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.

Victorian school graduates get final marks

Almost 65,000 Victorian VCE and VCAL students are receiving their final marks, with officials lauding this year's graduate cohort a success.

ASX 200 likely to fall; Wall Street dips

The Australian share market is poised to shed its Friday’s gains after a dismal finish to the week

Energy price cap compo plan in jeopardy

The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime...

Search continues for teen on border lake

Emergency crews are looking for a teenager missing at Lake Mulwala on Victoria's border with NSW after he and another 16-year-old fell overboard while...

Police arrest escaped Vic sex offender

Victorian police have arrested a registered sex offender who escaped post-sentence custody from a correctional facility in the state's southwest.