Truckie boss manslaughter charges dropped
Manslaughter charges have been withdrawn against Eastern Freeway truckie boss Simiona Tuteru, days after his trial was due to begin over four police deaths.
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Mall owner Vicinity says foot traffic up
Vicinity Centres says foot traffic at its malls in September was at 90 per cent of pre-COVID levels, and visitors are spending more.
NSW towns prepare for more flooding
Floodwaters travelling downstream remain a concern for many NSW communities as the state experiences a bout of clear weather over the weekend.
NSW fugitive using fraudulent aliases
A fugitive bikie associate could escape overseas after NSW police discovered several fraudulent driver licences he used to evade capture.
Porsche looks, badge without the price tag
It's the most affordable model in the Porsche stable and the Macan presents a sensible option for drivers who don't need high-performance options.
Flood risk persists with downpours ahead
Victorians are still facing the risk of flash flooding with the state's west expected to be pummelled by heavy rain on Sunday.
‘Emotional’ homecoming for IS families
Four Australian women and 13 children who have been in the al-Roj camp in Syria since the fall of the terrorist group Islamic State have now arrived in Sydney.
Retro beer fans refresh Resch’s enthusiasm
Due to their nostalgic aesthetic and regional significance, 'legacy' beers such as Resch's and Swan Draught are making a comeback in their home states.
Rock ‘n’ roll rarities go under the hammer
A rare lifetime collection of musical memorabilia including instruments signed by KISS and The Rolling Stones is set to go under the auctioneer's hammer.
NSW flood victims criticise buyback scheme
Northern NSW residents impacted by floods say they were not adequately consulted over the newly announced $520 million buyback package for homes.
Election relief measures abandoned: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the government has abandoned election pledges to lower electricity bills, but Labor says the coalition has no solutions.
Fiancee ‘not surprised’ NT cop killed teen
The former fiancee of an NT policeman who killed an Indigenous teenager has told an inquest the officer talked about killing before the incident.
Virus-infected cruise ship docks in WA
West Australian authorities are confident a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Coral Princess cruise liner is being safely managed after it docked in Fremantle.
More extreme weather across eastern states
More extreme weather is expected in some eastern states as clean-up efforts continue after widespread flooding.
Service stations to get extreme makeover
Petrol stations will undergo a major change over the coming years, becoming places to hang out and recharge rather than simply fill up and go.
Satanic powers claim made in lawsuit
A woman has failed to stop a defamation lawsuit alleging leaders of a prophetic ministry were portrayed as having used satanic powers to steal away her daughter
ANZ beats expectations but shares fall
Big-four lender ANZ has outperformed expectations with a $6.5 billion full-year profit and a higher dividend, but its shares have dropped nearly four per cent.
Resume culling now: NSW Farmers, Greens
NSW Farmers and the Greens have formed an unlikely alliance, calling for the immediate resumption of the aerial culling of pests, which pose a biosecurity risk.
Food supply needs more focus say farmers
Farmers say Tuesday's budget doesn't do enough to increase food supply but have welcomed an injection in funds across the agriculture sector.
ASX gives up gains on inflation surprise
The local share market is struggling to stay in positive territory after third-quarter inflation came in higher than expected.
Woolworths says MyDeal hack a real lesson
Woolworths says it was working to bring MyDeal's cyber security up to a Woolworths standard when the online marketplace was hacked.
Regional communities ‘neglected’ in budget
Residents in regional communities are at risk of being 'neglected' in the federal budget, following the scrapping of infrastructure projects.
Budget ‘fleeced’ NSW again: Perrottet
Dominic Perrottet says NSW has been stiffed of infrastructure funding after money was taken away from several projects.
I stabbed Dad, daughter tells murder trial
A young woman says she stabbed her angry father and then ran from the home out of fear he would keep attacking her but prosecutors say it wasn't self-defence.
Budget missed chance for relief: Dutton
Peter Dutton has used his first budget reply speech to attack the lack of cost-of-living measures put forward by the government while inflation rises.
Jury discharged from Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins due to potential juror misconduct.
Perrottet seeks extra federal flood funds
Further flood relief may be heading towards regional communities across inland NSW, as Premier Dominic Perrottet signals that an announcement is on the way.
Resource firms ‘using sports to greenwash’
Coal, gas and oil companies are greenwashing their images with sports sponsorships worth up to $18 million a year, a new report says.
Doctor refused to fly as NT teen lay dying
An inquest for an Indigenous teenager fatally shot by an NT policeman has been told the RFDS refused to fly to his remote community before he died.
House prices plunge 4.9 per cent from peak
The housing market has tumbled in capital cities across the country, with prices down 4.9 per cent from their March peak.
Ukraine welcomes Australian military aid
Another 30 Australian Bushmaster vehicles will head to Ukraine's front line, while defence personnel will help train troops as part of the latest aid package.