Post-lockdown confidence returns to earth
A series of confidence surveys found Australians and businesses are not necessarily as upbeat as they were when the Delta variant lockdowns first ended.
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Obeids and Macdonald make bids for bail
Eddie Obeid, Moses Obeid and Ian Macdonald have made a pre-Christmas bail bid pending their conspiracy conviction appeals
Confidence in aged care reform process low
A new report tracking the progress of aged care royal commission reform found there was low confidence in the sector.
Report backs SA economic recovery
A new report has forecast SA's continued economic recovery next year but warns the COVID-19 pandemic will still have an impact.
Woolies HY one of the ‘most challenging’
Woolworth says its stock flows and operating rhythm were rocked by the Delta coronavirus scare in the first six months of fiscal 2022.
Hiker found after night in Tas wilderness
A hiker who became separated from her walking companion in southwest Tasmania has been found in dense bushland.
Eight charged over child abuse chat line
NSW Police have charged an eighth man over his alleged involvement in a child sexual abuse chat line following raids at homes around the state.
Kidman, Snook nominated for Golden Globes
The Power of the Dog and Belfast lead the way in 2022's Golden Globe nominations, with three Australian actors all in the running for major awards.
Two dogs rescued from Victorian mineshafts
Specialist Victorian firefighters have rescued two dogs from mineshafts in separate incidents in the same week.
Qld man’s jail time doubled for sex abuse
The sentence for a Gold Coast grandfather arrested on his way to sexually abuse a teenager in the Philippines has been increased to eight years on appeal.
Qld mask mandates likely if virus spreads
Queensland's Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says mask mandates are likely to return if there is sustained and widespread community transmission of COVID-19.
Man arrested over stabbing death in Qld
Detectives probing the death of a 25-year-old man, who was stabbed in the face, abdomen and neck in north Queensland, have arrested another man.
NBL’s please explain to players, coach
Nine players and an assistant coach have been cited after two separate on-court scuffles in a highly-charged round of NBL.
Crypto ecosystem to power digital economy
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets will be a big part of Australia's future economy, according to an Ernst & Young report.
Pandemic leaves bosses managing from home
The coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in the number of people working from home, particularly managers, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show.
Carl Williams’ prison killer files appeal
The man who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing underworld figure Carl Williams in a Victorian prison has filed an appeal against his murder conviction.
Fox baiting to protect endangered potoroo
Fox baiting will be conducted in northeast Victoria to assist one of the state's most threatened marsupials in their recovery from the Black Summer bushfires.
Aussie scientists hunt killer black holes
Western Australian astronomers have developed a new technique for finding supermassive killer black holes and measuring how much matter they are sucking in.
Asia stocks dip amid Omicron, Fed decision
Investors on edge ahead of a slew of central bank decisions this week are also being rattled by the spread of Omicron, leading Asian stocks and oil prices down.
Record number of guns at airport security
The US Transportation Security Administration says a record number of more than 5700 firearms have been confiscated at airport security checkpoints this year.
Vic woman who killed a baby granted bail
A Victorian woman who pleaded guilty to killing a baby has been granted bail to reappear before court later this month.
Woolworths has one of its worst half-years
Woolworth says its stock flows and operating rhythm were rocked by the Delta coronavirus scare in the first six months of fiscal 2022.
Morrison urges states to keep borders open
The federal government will continue to urge states and territories to keep borders and business open as Australia heads into holiday mode.
Cold case murder-accused admits guilt
Mark Stephen Murphy, who's accused of murdering a 27-year-old man north of Brisbane in 1996, has told a magistrate he is guilty during committal proceedings.
Tasmania mandates jabs for childcare staff
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced childcare workers in the state will need to have at least one COVID-19 vaccination by January 8.
Ambidextrous spinner in Aust U-19 WC squad
Ambidextrous spinner Nivethan Radhakrishnan, having already rubbed shoulders with IPL superstars, has been named in Australia's under-19 World Cup squad.
Qld twins with special needs found dead
Queensland child protection investigators are probing the deaths of twin infants in the state's far north.
Iran nuclear deal becoming ’empty shell’
Diplomats from Britain, France and Germany have warned time for a deal is running out as Iran "fast forwards" its nuclear program in the wake of stalled talks.
SA to ease more virus measures in weeks
South Australia expects to ease more local virus restrictions by the end of the year when vaccination rates hit 90 per cent.
Aussies bank on Warner’s ribs for Adelaide
David Warner's ribs have added an extra concern for Australia ahead of the Adelaide Ashes Test, but his teammates are confident he will recover to play.
County club shooting accused denied bail
A man charged over the fatal shooting of a country club owner on the Fraser Coast has been refused bail.