White knight rescues Booktopia, opens door to new life
Collapsed book e-retailer Booktopia has been rescued by a white knight digital business that will reopen the company.
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Status quo ‘unacceptable’ on gambling adverts, PM says
Anthony Albanese is vowing to reform gambling ads but one disgruntled Labor backbencher says anything short of a complete gambling ad ban is 'disgusting'.
Davis clings on to advance in playoffs with Day, Scott
Hideki Matsuyama has won the opening PGA Tour playoffs tournament in Memphis from Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland.
Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase
Coming off his Olympic silver medal performance, Australian surfer Jack Robinson says a world title is his next goal as competition shifts to Fiji's Cloudbreak.
PM launches Gaza visa attack on ‘hypocritical’ Dutton
Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.
Dramatic AFL finals race hardest-earnt since 2012
Carlton are set to record the most wins - 14 - by an AFL team finishing a home-and-away eighth since North Melbourne back in 2012.
Laurie out of Panthers halves race, set to stay on wing
Daine Laurie is set to play on the wing against Canberra this weekend, leaving Jack Cole and Brad Schneider as the options to replace injured Nathan Cleary.
Execs raided in Fortescue’s ‘industrial-scale debacle’
Fortescue is accused of falsely painting two scientists as "nefarious" to get court approval to raid their homes after allegedly stealing confidential secrets.
Mixing science and culture snags win in seagrass rescue
Cultural and scientific knowledge combine as important ingredients in protecting and restoring seagrass but now the effort is in expanding the process.
Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers
Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.
Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age
Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.
‘It will be sad’: Johnson on final Warriors home game
Warriors legend Shaun Johnson is counting the days before running out for the final time at Mt Smart Stadium, where his love for the crowd will be reciprocated.
Man admits ‘evil’ hit-and-run that killed doctor
A man who thought his neighbours had a vendetta against him has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he used a vehicle to hit a doctor on a pre-dawn run.
Speedy Saab slams brakes on NRL grand final sprint
Jason Saab plans to be unavailable for the NRL grand final sprint because he hopes to be playing with Manly in the decider on the same day.
History-making Australian art gifted to top galleries
Months after winning the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, Archie Moore's kith and kin has been gifted to the Tate and the Queensland Art Gallery.
Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don’t use it
Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.
Democrats, protesters gather to cheer, challenge Harris
A re-energised Democratic Party is meeting in Chicago to cheer Kamala Harris's rise to the top of the ticket, while pro-Palestine protesters rally outside.
Richmond star Shai Bolton open to returning to WA
Richmond playmaker Shai Bolton will return to Western Australia for family reasons should the Tigers be compensated properly for losing a contracted star.
Aussie Olympic cycle hero saddles up for Great Britain
In a major blow for Australian cycling, triple Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has announced he will ride for Great Britain at future international events.
Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the bodies of six hostages in southern Gaza, as mediators toil on a ceasefire deal that would release more captives help by militants.
Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's armed forces "are achieving our goals" as more Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner in Kursk.
Doueihi hopes Brooks is booed on Leichhardt return
Adam Doueihi is proud to see Luke Brooks on the verge of his first finals series at Manly, but wants Wests Tigers fans to boo him on his Leichhardt Oval return.
Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle
The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.
Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance
Borrowers are being warned to not bank on any short-term relief on their mortgages as the RBA talks down hopes of an interest rate cut in 2024.
New climate projections drill down to suburban level
NSW and ACT residents can now zoom in on sophisticated new projections that show how climate change will affect their own backyards.
Search resumes for six from sunken superyacht off Italy
Rescuers have returned to the site of a storm-sunken superyacht off Sicily to search for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch.
Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell
President Joe Biden has delivered a valedictory speech to the Democrats' convention, saying "I gave my best to you" as he passed the torch to Kamala Harris.
Immortal judgement looms on past or modern great
The NRL is set to name the 14th Immortal with Darren Lockyer, Cameron Smith and Ron Coote among the contenders.
Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers
Changes to Australian privacy laws may not stop employers from requesting invasive medical tests with little explanation, a report has found.
Man charged after 18 hours of police negotiations
After 18 hours of negotiations with police, a 57-year-old man armed with a knife has been charged with attempted murder at a Queensland coastal town.
Lions defender Jack Payne out until AFL finals
The Brisbane Lions' defensive stocks will be stretched until finals with backman Jack Payne ruled out for the rest of the home-and-away season.