Pharmacy deal breakthrough after script stand-off
More than $3 billion will be provided to community pharmacies as part of a new agreement between the sector and the federal government.
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Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO
The former chief executive of Qantas Loyalty will become the next Myer chief executive when current CEO John King retires in June.
AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out
Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.
PM denies ‘favourites’ in under-fire GST carve-up
A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists.
Child-grooming raid followed ‘cult recruitment calls’
A woman charged over alleged child grooming is accused of going to "extraordinary lengths" as part of her devoted life as the wife of a cult leader.
From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy
Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.
Traditional owners ‘sick of being bullied’ by gas firms
A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.
Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer’s Titanic dream
Clive Palmer's pipe dream to sail a replica Titanic from the UK to the US is no longer on ice, according to the mercurial mining magnate.
Cycling champ faces court over Olympian wife’s death
Former cycling champion Rohan Dennis has appeared in court for the first time since he was charged with causing the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins.
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Clean energy investment slowdown threatens 2030 target
A record year for big batteries and love of rooftop solar is not enough to shake off coal generation and go largely renewable by 2030, the industry warns.
‘No care factor’ as banks abandon remote communities
Business owners are having to fly with bags of cash to city banks after a remote branch closed its doors, amid reports of robberies, scams and elder abuse.
One man freed and another trapped after mine collapse
One man has been freed and another remains trapped after a mine collapse in Victoria's Goldfields, with 25 more workers brought to the surface from underground.
‘Fallen on deaf ears’: safety fears before mine tragedy
Rescue workers have recovered the body of a Victorian miner and another worker is fighting for life after an underground collapse at a Ballarat mine.
Relief as ‘resilient’ family rescued from remote WA
Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.
Biden bid to cut submarine ‘no fatal blow’ to Australia
Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.
No budget ‘cash splash’ as inflation still main game
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.
Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.
Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project
The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.
Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard
Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory.
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.
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.