Family allegedly served insect killer as juice
A family was rushed to hospital after a restaurant allegedly served them insect repellent instead of cranberry juice.
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Watch dealer vanishes, showroom abandoned
For years, watch enthusiasts would meet Ian Tilman inside his swanky Sydney ‘showroom’ to buy and trade high-end pieces. Now, he’s vanished without a trace.
Dark history of Sydney’s beating heart
In the harbourside suburb of Milsons Point sits the city’s oldest amusement park. But behind the twinkling lights and squeals of joy is a dark past.
‘Heartbroken’: Killer product finally banned
A generation of pain and suffering will hit thousands of tradies despite a deadly product, popular with Australians, being axed.
Last drinks for ‘world’s toughest pub’
An Aussie pub that holds the world record for the most stabbings in one night is getting ready to pour its last drinks after it was listed for sale.
Worker shocked by detail on pay slip
Ben, 44, got the shock of his life when colleagues told him to check his pay slip. He’s part of a $3.1 million problem.
Company with 500,000 users collapses
A “sharp deterioration” has seen a company go bust with the person in charge labelling the decision as “gut wrenching”.
Aussie shares sink on inflation shock, hike fears
The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Wednesday after a shock inflation print sparked fears of a possible rate hike.
Popular pub collapses owing more than $1m
The 135-year-old pub had just 63c left in its bank account when it went bust.
Aussie shares leap higher in rebound rally
The Australian sharemarket notched a powerful rebound rally on Tuesday on the back of iron ore and oil price rises and a surge in banking behemoth Commonwealth Bank.
Charges after activists’ bold stunt on train line
Charges have been laid after the alleged stunt unfolded at the Port of Newcastle on Tuesday morning in an effort to block train movements.
ASX slumps on iron ore, energy woes
The Australian sharemarket fell sharply in a ‘punchy session’ to start the week, dragged down by a selloff in the energy and materials sectors.
New plan to keep cash in Australia
Cash transport distributor Armaguard is set to receive a $50m lifeline to stay in business, which will keep cash flowing in Australia for at least another year.
City reveals major change to household bins
One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
Aussie workers most burnt-out in the world
One group of Aussie workers are the most burnt-out in the world, alarming results in a new global study reveal.
MasterChef bar’s ‘heart wrenching’ closure
An award-winning restaurant founded by a former MasterChef contestant has revealed the “heart wrenching” decision to close up shop – just days after being named the state’s best bar.
‘Offensive’: 68yo company forced to close
An Aussie business faced community backlash over an “unbearable” issue which resulted in a $100,000 weekly problem.
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Worrying sign Aussies crippled by debt
Australians have been warned about leaning on risky high-cost credit options like buy now, pay later and payday loans.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Optus hack ‘not highly sophisticated’
Hackers were able to obtain personal details for millions of current and former Optus customers in a “trial and error” attack exploiting a coding error, Australia’s telecommunication watchdog alleges.
Two popular Sydney pubs in crisis
A pub that was established more than 100 years ago and another well-known haunt are facing a crisis.
Microsoft no longer biggest in the world
An AI tech chip manufacturer has just surpassed Microsoft, making it the biggest and most valuable company in the world.
One issue unchanged after China Premier’s visit
The Prime Minister joined Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Perth on the final day of the high-profile visit, but storm clouds continue to gather over the trip.
500 jobs at risk as company collapses
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
Builder collapses, 130 homes impacted
A building company that straddled two different states and territories has collapsed, leading to a “domino effect” impacting 130 projects and 80 staff members.
56,000 Aussies join farmers’ revolt
Australian farmers have rallied in the thousands to abolish a government decision, warning they will “fight this like hell”.
Sad reason you pay $20 for a pint
You might have noticed the cost of a beer rising more than usual lately. An industry head says pubs are being squeezed from all sides.
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