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The chips are down for pubs this summer
The cost of a humble pub meal could be on the way up due to a nationwide potato shortage caused by poor weather and supply chain issues.
Battery boost for National Energy Market
Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.
Spinach recall reaches all but one state
Coles has joined Woolworths and Riviera Farms in a spinach product recall that has extended across all states and territories except WA.
Pitch invasion arrests promised ‘soon’
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Local grains feed the world from new plant
Aussie grains could feed the world in new products as consumers and food companies look for safe, affordable and low-emission alternatives to animal proteins.
Missing cruise ship passenger’s body found
The body of a cruise ship guest who fell overboard in windy sea conditions off the South Australian coast overnight has been found.
Parliament to green light power savings
The federal government's energy relief measures are set to pass parliament following support from the Greens and crossbenchers.
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Interstate drug trafficking ring smashed
SA police have charged seven men and seized drugs and luxury vehicles worth millions of dollars allegedly linked to an interstate trafficking network.
Power relief measures pass parliament
An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.
Tasmania mourns for Hillcrest anniversary
A ceremony has been held in Devonport ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy that killed six students.
Robodebt inquiry to probe department role
A royal commission into the robodebt will hear from senior public servants after former-PM Scott Morrison shifted blame onto their departments.
Island dunnarts bounce back after blazes
A species of tiny marsupial that teetered on the brink after bushfires raged across half of Kangaroo Island is recovering with the help of a cat-proof fence.
Nation-wide impact of Qld police shooting
The rural Queensland community where two police officers were killed, as well as other officers around the country, may be traumatised by the shooting deaths.
Nine accused of ‘accosting’ cavoodle owner
Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.
Morrison clashes with robodebt inquiry
Former PM Scott Morrison has claimed he was not privy to departmental discussions over the legality of robodebt in a colourful royal commission hearing.
Former WA cop rapist jailed for 30 years
A disgraced former West Australian police constable is set to appeal his conviction for drugging and raping 13 women after being jailed for 30 years.
Robodebt concerns ‘dropped’ from briefings
Former minister Marise Payne says she doesn't know how concerns over the legality of the controversial robodebt scheme were left out of policy proposals.
Banking sector gains help push ASX higher
The local bourse was up 0.5 per cent at midday, boosted in part by the banking sector after a robust trading update from Bendigo and Adelaide.
Price relief before profits, says Bowen
Chris Bowen has responded to criticism from gas companies that the government's energy relief measures would only make the situation worse.
Algae mimics blood for meaty burger choice
An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on the menu.
Morrison sought foreign investment powers
Documents have been released showing former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer to hold foreign investment review powers.
Watchdog legal action on Star casino execs
Current and former Star Entertainment directors and executives are facing millions of dollars in fines for alleged failures of director duties.
NSW Labor call for power bills relief
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.
ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry
The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.
Businesses forced to show emissions action
The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.
ATO ‘passive’ in providing robodebt data
Senior ATO staff failed to pursue concerns about the robodebt program despite sensing issues with how the personal tax information it provided was being used.
Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy
The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.