Bus driver accused of causing 10 deaths ‘devastated’
Brett Button says he is devastated by the crash that killed 10 wedding guests last year in the NSW Hunter Valley and in which he was the driver.
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Hundreds of jobs axed with PwC to ‘simplify’ business
Big Four consultant PwC has made hundreds of jobs redundant and accelerated the retirements of more than 30 partners in an effort to streamline its structures.
Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA
The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.
‘It will save lives’: Jail threat for gay ‘conversions’
Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.
Calls to end ‘problematic’ supermarket specials
Consumer group Choice has urged supermarkets to end the practice of offering further discounts only to customers who have signed up to membership schemes.
Australia faces subs challenge in US, nuclear at home
Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.
AFP raids Iraqi refugee’s home, handcuffs him in error
A bad tip-off led to Australian Federal Police officers mistakenly arresting and handcuffing an Iraqi refugee, leaving him traumatised and distraught.
Two people arrested over large-scale hooning event
Two people have been charged over a large-scale hooning event, which attracted a crowd of 350 people at the weekend.
Ex-NRL star wanted ‘intimacy’ but denies sexual touch
Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.
Vietnam War monument vandalised with Gaza message
A memorial for Vietnam War veterans has been defaced with graffiti about the conflict in Gaza, with the RSL urging protesters to rethink their approach.
House prices surge in years since pandemic
House prices have risen by more than 30 per cent across Australia in the four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has revealed.
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Why electric car dreams are becoming ‘suburban reality’
Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.
Investment expert warns prices ‘rollercoaster’ possible
Unwinding pandemic effects will cause inflation to fall quickly, a key investment strategist expects, before supply shocks keep it higher over the long term.
Albanese rallies ‘believers’, flags tough Tas election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is up to Labor's true believers to get the decade-long opposition across the line at the upcoming Tasmanian election.
Chinese ambassador says wine tariff review on track
The Chinese ambassador and the Australian trade minister are both hopeful a Chinese review into tariffs on Australian wine is moving in the right direction.
Aust shares plunge 1.8 pct in worst loss in a year
Every sector has lost ground in broad-based selling ahead of another important US inflation readout seen as key in determining the speed of rate cuts.
‘Sad and tragic’: NT crime spikes as teen left to die
A group of men are on the run after a fatal crash in Alice Springs as police scramble to keep up with rising crime rates in the Northern Territory.
NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur
The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.
‘Roof over your head’: $4b plan for remote housing fix
Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services.
Veterans on ‘last legs’ as system fails to ensure help
Veterans are frustrated with the time taken to deal with complaints and the lack of mental health services, a senator has told an inquiry into defence suicides.
Farmers fear for future as supermarkets crunch costs
Large numbers of family farms will be forced to close because of low prices being paid for their produce by major supermarkets, an inquiry has been told.
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Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images
New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.
Wealthy Australians called on to pay more for aged care
Richer Australians could soon pay more for their aged care in order to relieve budget pressure and allow the government to support those with limited means.
WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA
A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators, crowning WA as the nation's best performer while Victoria came last.
Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment
The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.
Energy retailer fined for tardy payments to customers
An energy retailer has been forced to pay more than $400,000 in penalties for breaching the rules for payments after failing to meet guaranteed service levels.
More kids to be jailed in ‘draconian’ crime crackdown
Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.
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NSW, Queensland biggest losers in ‘absurd’ GST carve-up
Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".
WA cut off as dangerous floods inundate roads, rail
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has closed the main road and rail routes connecting Western Australia to the rest of the country.
Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home
Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.
Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers
The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.