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Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims
The charities watchdog is investigating Hillsong Church over allegations made under parliamentary privilege of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.
Australian stocks suffer worst drop since September
The local share market has finished down 2.3 per cent, its worst drop in five months, sending the benchmark index to an eight-week low.
Australia-India trade bonanza could soon be sealed
Anthony Albanese has finished his meetings with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, with negotiations on a huge trade deal to be concluded early.
Nuclear sub fleet won’t sink ties with China, says PM
Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.
Lattes on the line as climate change threat looms
A coffee shortage could be looming as global production faces threats due to extreme weather brought on by climate change, new research shows.
Principal sex abuse case lag a disadvantage: Barrister
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has described delays between allegations of abuse and her trial as being a disadvantage to her.
Guy Sebastian calls fence fracas claims ‘fabricated’
Singer Guy Sebastian says allegations about a feud with his neighbour were "completely fabricated" in his first public comments on the court case.
Savers short-changed as banks scrimp on rate rises
Banks are still picking and choosing which deposit accounts to lift rates on despite pressure from the consumer watchdog to pass higher rates on to savers.
Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions
Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched civil action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.
Judge defends booting breastfeeding mum out of court
A judge is being urged to apologise to a woman who was ordered out of a Victorian courtroom for breastfeeding her baby.
Research shows rise in nicotine use during early COVID
Australia's nicotine consumption increased by 30 per cent in the early stages of the pandemic due to high stress and restrictions, researchers suggest.
More flying coffees forecast as Google tests drone tech
Delivery drones will be able to pick up coffee or takeaway meals without human help in the next phase of Google's Australian technology trial.
Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
Anthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.
Navy rescues passengers from stranded luxury yacht
Six passengers from a luxury yacht on its way from Darwin to Townsville have been rescued after becoming stranded in the sea near Indonesia.
CCTV footage sought over Guy Sebastian’s fence fracas
Footage showing singer Guy Sebastian "towering over" his neighbour is due to form part of court evidence about a disagreement between the pair.
Popularity pitch by Albanese, Modi at India Test
Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have been showered with admiration by a mammoth crowd before the fourth Test between the two countries.
‘We are close’: Major progress on Indigenous voice
Australians will soon know the wording of the question they will vote on to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.
Breastfeeding mother and baby kicked out of court
A mother breastfeeding her child was asked to leave a court by a judge because he was concerned she would be a distraction to jurors.
Australia out of its depth with US subs, warns expert
Speculation is increasing about how Australia will procure nuclear-powered submarines as one defence expert warns of an over-reliance on the US.
Floods an ongoing torment for regional tourism
Almost 70 per cent of Australians will avoid taking a regional holiday this year due to rain and flood risks, according to a nationwide poll.
China COVID testing travel requirements to be scrapped
Travellers to Australia from China will no longer need to prove a negative COVID-19 test, following the scrapping of testing requirements.
Malka Leifer’s former student accused of ‘blatant lies’
A former student who says she was sexually abused by ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer has been accused of telling "blatant lies" to jurors.
Calls for IBAC ‘dirt’ inquiry shut down by premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government directed an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog, shutting down inquiry calls.
Liberals ‘must do better’ bringing in women: Perrottet
The NSW premier says the Liberal Party needs to do better bringing women into its ranks, after falling short of its own target of 40 per cent representation.
Shoppers spending big at Myer despite inflation
Department store group Myer has announced a half-yearly 24 per cent jump in sales, despite rising inflation and interest rates constraining household budgets.
Budget cuts flagged to counter coalition ‘booby traps’
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is optimistic comments from RBA boss Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are close to ending but warns of more cost-cutting.
Go ahead for Vic inquiry into divisive duck shooting
Victoria's upper house has passed a motion to set up a parliamentary inquiry into the hotly contested future of duck shooting in the state.
Supermarkets, department stores urged to go electric
A scorecard ranking Australian businesses on their green transport options has revealed surprising winners and losers, with supermarkets falling behind.
Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Aussie scientists have discovered a hydrogen-munching enzyme that turns air into clean energy and it could leave batteries for dead.
Black Summer fires sound alarm on ozone layer depletion
Scientists believe they now understand how megafires such as Australia's Black Summer blazes deplete the ozone layer that shields humanity from the sun.