Childcare group in the red due to cost, low birth rates
A major childcare centre, which was caught up in an abuse scandal last year, has made an interim loss after deciding to close 40 centres in its network.
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Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations
Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.
Celebrity agent cries as jailed for ‘abhorrent’ rape
Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman.
Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket
Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.
Fallen officers never forgotten as memorial unveiled
Hundreds of police officers and grieving families have united for a memorial service, nearly a year after two officers were gunned down at a regional property.
Liquor unit loses fizz as Coles refreshes supermarkets
Coles is stepping up the refurbishment of its grocery store network while closing dozens of underperforming Liquorland locations.
UK, France pledge support on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Ukraine's allies must do everything they can to protect the country, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said on a visit to Kyiv.
Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service
Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project.
Median rental unaffordable for Australians on $130,000
The median rental costs more than half the pay of an average worker in every Australian capital city, a report by Everybody's Home has found.
‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones
A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.
‘I’ve signed body parts’: Albanese steadfast on GST
The prime minister has no intention of ending a deal costing federal taxpayers more than $6 billion a year to stuff the coffers of the wealthy WA government.
Hiker to be honoured as family suggests ‘Lily’s Law’
A heartbroken family will liaise with a state government to honour the life of a hiker found dead, as her father broke his silence over the weekend.
Pacific worker reprieve in coalition migration target
Coalition targets for migration won't be unveiled until closer to the 2028 election, but PALM scheme workers won't be affected.
‘In it to win it’: liquor group sees more GenZ buyers
Bottle shops and pubs giant Endeavour Group has increased its retail market share after lowering shelf prices for customers, leaving it with lower profits.
Oil markets to remain tight as conflicts drag on
Ampol, which owns one of Australia's two onshore oil refineries, has turned in a stellar first-half profit after oil market dislocation boosted its earnings.
Scandal-hit KPMG rakes in billions, slashes jobs
KPMG, which has been embroiled in an audit and whistleblower scandal, will cut more than 350 jobs after a fall in revenue in its main consultancy business.
Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population
An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus.
One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling
One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's.
Race to vaccinate after deadly bird flu milestone
An ambitious effort to vaccinate wild penguins against bird flu is ramping up as Australia recorded a distressing milestone in the worsening outbreak.
Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has stepped in to clarify comments by an MP that the party's migration targets were "not too different" to the major parties.
Inflation data and RBA minutes to reveal rates clues
Inflation is forecast to have eased during July due to lower electricity prices, but rising fuel costs could reignite price growth down the track.
Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field
Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players.
Happy campers hit the road after muddy muddy festival
Mundi Mundi Bash organisers are helping thousands of campers dig their way out of mud and hit the road home after a wet but wonderful celebration of live music.
Rain makes way for stars as bash ends on a high note
"There's nothing quite like Mundi," Noiseworks and INXS rocker Jon Stevens says as he headlines the closing night of Australia's largest outback festival.
Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal
A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim.
Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch
Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.
ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback
The ACT has joined NSW in agreeing to a federal gun buyback set up after the Bondi shooting massacre but other states are yet to be convinced.
Royal family gather at Balmoral as Harry, Meghan return
King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at the royal family's Scottish estate of Balmoral.
Harry, others face million pound bill over lost lawsuit
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay several million pounds to the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Slash ‘humbled’ after snake species named after him
Scientists have named a newly discovered species of snake after Guns N' Roses guitarist and lifelong serpent lover Slash.