Myer’s best sales level in nearly two decades last year
Myer has total sales of $3.37 billion in 2022/23, its most since 2005, but sales are down so far in the new fiscal year as consumers tighten their belts.
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Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget
Temporary frontline workers at risk of being let go from their positions will be made permanent under a NSW budget measure to improve hospital staffing levels.
Uni responses to rape slammed as a ‘searing indictment’
Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.
Feds must take lead in salvaging Comm Games: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has called for the federal government to facilitate finding a replacement Australian host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
It’s a picture-perfect way to have eyes on the prize
An image of three sisters taken by photographer Rochelle James has beaten thousands of other entries to win a $15,000 prize.
Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country
A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.
Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation
The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.
Dawson to wait longer for parole after sex with student
Convicted wife-murderer Christopher Dawson has had one year added to his non-parole period for having a unlawful sexual relationship with one of his students.
Disability inquiry calls for urgent government response
The head of the disability royal commission has thrown down a challenge for all governments to respond to abuse and neglect exposed by the long-running inquiry.
PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind
The prime minister has told industry leaders they must move towards renewables or watch as the world passes Australia by.
‘Out of control’ varroa won’t be eradicated: beekeepers
Beekeepers say recent detections of the varroa mite show attempts to eradicate the parasite have failed and the industry must learn to live with it.
Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission
The federal government has appointed retired Australian Defence Force officer Kahlil Fegan to a key role in overseeing military veteran support.
Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers
A senior minister has refused to release documents about rejecting more Qatar Airways flights but the deputy prime minister insists "there's nothing to hide".
Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on
People are struggling to find rental accommodation because a lot of housing stock is being listed on sites such as Airbnb, Greens leader Adam Bandt says
Jury finds boyfriend guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory
The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will get a renamed Cathy Freeman Stand in honour of the Indigenous athlete, whose gold medal race there stopped the nation.
Regions benefit with budget boosts to health, education
The NSW government will redirect education funding to pay for higher teacher salaries as it pledges extra schools and campus upgrades in regional areas.
AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told
Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
Seltos ready to blossom out of big sibling’s shadow
Korean maker Kia has borrowed plenty of features, from looks to electronics, from its acclaimed Sportage in giving the smaller Seltos a major facelift.
Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Children’s Commissioner resigns after compensation ask
Colleen Gwynne demanded compensation after the NT government spent more than $260,000 trying to prosecute her for abuse of office.
Fire too fast for containment lines near NT town
A fire almost five times the size of the ACT has burst containment lines as Northern Territory authorities scramble to keep up with the fast-moving blaze.
Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on
A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.
‘Yes’ campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post
Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.
Qantas workers eye compensation after High Court case
Sacked Qantas workers will be aiming for compensation after the High Court found the airline's decision to outsource their jobs was illegal.
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Insurers demand action on risks to stay above water
The financial hit from catastrophes may have dropped over the past 12 months but insurance premiums keep rising, an industry report shows.
Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system
The CSIRO is testing a new system on the Great Barrier Reef that could one day pump out water quality forecasts, much like weather reports.
No El Nino for now but authorities remain on alert
The prospect of hotter, drier weather has authorities concerned even as the Bureau of Meteorology holds off on declaring an El Nino event.
Teen killers jailed for ‘absolutely shocking’ attack
A boy who murdered Declan Cutler in a "frenzied, savage" group attack outside a house party will spend at least a decade in prison for the killing.
Ex-table tennis champ avoids jail for illegal bet spree
A former Olympic hopeful who admitted placing 1170 bets on fixed international table tennis matches was genuinely remorseful and ashamed, a judge has said.
Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage
Victoria will make teaching degrees free for the next two years as long as students go on to work at state-run high schools in a bid to stem shortages.