Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Scrapping surcharges could save Australians about $1.2 billion, but small businesses think they will have to foot the bill.
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First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study
A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.
Hundreds more kids to be tested as abuse scandal widens
Authorities are contacting the families of 800 children to undergo screening after finding an alleged sex offender worked in another four childcare centres.
Mum charged with stabbing murder of seven-month-old boy
A mother has been charged with murder after first responders were called to a home where they found a baby boy with serious stab wounds.
Mum shows up for cop son as double-murder case delayed
A former police officer accused of murdering two men in a horrific domestic violence incident has changed lawyers again, prompting further delays in his case.
Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone
After 15 years of research and development, the world's most popular folding smartphone is about to get bigger, but its competitors are far from rolling over.
Distressed community still calling for truth-telling
"How can we embrace our future without acknowledging our past" is the question being posed by the former chair of a scrapped truth-telling inquiry.
Affordability ‘tipping point’ nudges renters into units
A slowdown in rental growth even with still-low vacancy rates suggests renters have maxed out on what they can afford.
Murder jury shown photos of burnt ute where body found
Jurors in Lachlan Young's murder trial have been shown photos of the vehicle where his victim Hannah McGuire's body was located.
Japan and S.Korea seek to soften Trump tariff blow
Japan and South Korea are angling for talks with the US as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, while the EU aims for a deal before the new deadline.
Family ‘validated’ over coroner’s police racism finding
A police force says it won't tolerate racism in its ranks but the family of an teenager shot by an officer say they're not holding their breath for change.
Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households
Businesses and mortgage-holders banking on a cut to interest rates will have to wait more than a month before the next opportunity for financial stimulus.
Full scope of mushroom trial media circus revealed
Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was the biggest media matter for the Victorian Supreme Court in recent history, with more than 250 outlets involved.
Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill
One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.
Anti-hate group lauded as ‘fringe’ protesters slammed
Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.
Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam
Alleged scammers involved in a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting the Chinese community are believed to have fled overseas, as police appeal for information.
Bid for World Heritage rock art listing ramps up
Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.
Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed
Almost six million Qantas customers could experience phishing scams for months to come as they learn what personal data has been exposed in a cyber attack.
PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation
Heydan Chan says his faith got him through a 12 month pilot course but his mentor believes it was pure determination that earned him his wings.
Power up: boost for roadside electric vehicle chargers
Electric vehicle drivers will be able to recharge in more places after a substantial infrastructure investment designed to generate wider adoption.
Fears held for German backpacker missing in rural area
A German backpacker is missing in a regional area, with authorities holding serious concerns for her welfare after she fell out of regular contact with family.
Ice and jewels: sham heist trial’s star witness slammed
Allegations a man helped arrange a staged jewel store robbery came from a thief whose memory was shot from "excessive" amounts of ice, a jury has heard.
Second childcare’s CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse
A major childcare provider is following a rival in installing CCTV cameras at its centres after another former worker was charged with sexually abusing kids.
Man killed ex-girlfriend but says he’s not a murderer
Accused murderer Lachlan Young, 23, killed his former girlfriend Hannah McGuire and then burnt her body in her own car, a jury has been told.
Australia’s biggest peanut supplier set to shut down
Bega Group will close the 101-year-old Peanut Company of Australia, leading to the expected loss of 150 jobs.
‘Legendary’ Cold Chisel rocker cops speeding warning
The guitarist from classic Australian rock band Cold Chisel has overturned a conviction for speeding after a magistrate heard how much he did for charity.
‘Grave concerns’ over radio king’s sexual abuse case
A lawyer for Alan Jones has raised concerns about the legality of a police investigation as the ex-broadcaster prepares to defend sexual abuse allegations.
‘Never enough’: cop’s widow reflects on hefty jail term
A police chief has called for laws to be changed after a meth-affected car thief who killed an officer on duty was given a 15-year sentence for manslaughter.
Billions locked in as deal secures Games’ future
Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments.
Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
‘Invariably fatal’ rare bat virus claims another victim
The fourth case of the rabies-like lyssavirus has led to a man's death in hospital, several months after he was bitten by a bat.