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Toyota has added yet another SUV to its already extensive range, this time tapping into the popularity and reliability of the Corolla.
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NT Police ‘must own missed opportunities’ in DV case
Multiple missed opportunities by police and crisis centres preceded the death of an Aboriginal woman at the hands of her partner, an inquest has been told.
Australian shares suffer worst week in nearly a year
The local bourse finished the day flat to conclude the week down 2.6 per cent, its worst since a 3.9 per cent sell-off for the week ending September 2.
Trio charged over big cocaine haul ‘part of syndicate’
Authorities have arrested three Queensland men over a 560kg cocaine haul in Western Australia's northwest estimated to be worth $224 million on the street.
‘Urgent’ need to boost monitoring in Southern Ocean
About 300 scientists have issued a statement urging greater investment in Southern Ocean monitoring to better understand changes to Antarctica's ecosystem.
Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days
Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.
Seven’s small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle
Seven has been offered a delay in producing thousands of documents in an ongoing spat over who pays the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation lawsuit.
Charities home in on more help as housing block lingers
Charities say they're being left to carry the burden of housing shortages, warning federal and state governments they "cannot ignore those suffering right now".
Mum who blamed ‘African men’ for fatal crash jailed
A Melbourne learner driver who blamed "African men" for a fatal crash that killed a grandfather has been jailed, and will take her newborn baby into custody.
Major parties to face pressure on tackling tax reform
Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis want to see tax reform but an independent senator says major parties are unwilling to have the conversation.
High stakes as billionaire’s crypto gambling firm sued
Stake, a crypto gambling firm backed by hip hop star Drake, has been accused of trading off the reputation of a trading and investment firm with the same name.
Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference
The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.
Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese
Anthony Albanese will respect Australia's decision in the Indigenous voice referendum but says closing the gap will be more difficult if it fails.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.
Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul
Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.
Palmer funded action against Telstra over COVID vaccine
Legal action against Telstra over its COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees has been discontinued, with documents showing it was funded by Clive Palmer.
‘Puppets’ charged over tobacco trade firebombings
Police have arrested four people over a series of arson attacks on tobacconists, which are believed to have been orchestrated by the illegal tobacco trade.
Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on
Australia's Vietnam veterans say they have received closure 50 years after the nation ended its involvement in the conflict.
Australia pays tribute to Vietnam veterans, 50 years on
The nation has marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.
Magellan names new chairman amid big drop in profit
Andrew Formica will take over as Magellan chairman from Hamish McLennan as the fund manager announced its full-year profit dropped 57 per cent to $174 million.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temple
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at a Melbourne temple more than 20 years ago.
Palestine, nuclear submarines cause rift within Labor
Labor Party faithful will air their concerns about the government's acquisition of nuclear submarines and the stalled recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns
Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.
PM to stamp authority over nuclear submarine dissent
The federal government is set to avoid an embarrassing showdown following a push from within against the acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Police ‘had no consent’ to provide DV victim support
The officer in charge of the case of a domestic violence victim later killed by her partner says he delayed her support because he did not get her consent.
Koala chlamydia vaccine trial secures $750k in funding
The federal government has invested $750,000 in a new Queensland trial to vaccinate koalas against a sexually transmitted infection.
Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy
Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.
Rinehart’s row with son: ‘throw him under the bus’
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has been accused of making threats, intimidation and lying during a bitter family dispute over Lang Hancock's legacy.
Mum reveals grief after daughter’s body found in mine
A Victorian mum has detailed the crushing grief she felt when learning her daughter Kobie Parfitt had been found in a mine shaft months after she went missing.
Accused $1m coin launderer had ‘unexplained wealth’
One of the duo accused of laundering more than $1 million in damaged coins owned a string of properties despite having only a modest income, a court has heard.
Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble
The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.