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Melissa Iaria worked in suburban and regional journalism before joining the Australian Associated Press for a 13-year career, serving as Melbourne chief of staff and reporting on courts, politics, entertainment and everything in between. She loves breaking news, quirky stories and travel. Contact: melissa.iaria1@news.com.au

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Crime

‘Drowned’ man arrested after vanishing

A missing man has been found alive – and arrested immediately – two weeks after police feared he had drowned.

Retail

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 24, 2021: A general view including signage of Bunnings store in Mile End, Adelaide. NCA NewsWire / David Mariuz

Bunnings urged to pull popular product

The hardware giant is under pressure to strip a popular product from its shelves as a potential legal battle heats up.

Science

MAITLAND, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Flooding is shown by helicopter on a tour of the Hunter Region by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke on July 08, 2022 around Maitland, Australia. Floodwaters have inundated the region following days of storms and heavy rains. (Photo by David Swift-Pool/Getty Images)

‘Tidal wave’ posing threat to Australia

The CSIRO has released a troubling report 10 years in the making on the health, security and economic threats facing Australia.

Retail

Heartbreaking past of new Woolies boss

The heartwarming past of the supermarket giant’s new boss has been revealed as he takes on the top job.

NRL

Tigers demand could land NRL ‘in trouble’

The Wests Tigers have not yet given up on taking two points away from last weekend’s controversial Cowboys loss.

Technology

Retail giants turn off controversial tech

Technology used on customers by two Australian retail giants has been temporarily turned off.

Leaders

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy speaks at a press conference upon arrival at the Sydney International Airport on July 22, 2022, in Sydney. (Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP)

US ambassador’s message to Australia

Washington’s new representative in Canberra has outlined her top priority after presenting her credentials to the Governor-General.

NewsWire

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: A general view of homes in McMahons Point on May 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a cash rate increase from 0.1 per cent to 0.35 per cent on Tuesday. It is the first rate increase since November 2010. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Where you can buy homes for under $1m

The housing market downturn will bring opportunities for those keen on snapping up a property. Here, agents reveal their top picks.

Food

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Fresh avocados sit in a bowl while guacamole is prepared at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant on February 09, 2022 in San Francisco, California. A week ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, the price of fresh avocado and guacamole is surging as the popular fruit is facing supply chain issues. According to report by Bloomberg News, the price of avocados from the Michoacan growing region in Mexico have reached the highest level in two decades with a 20 pound case selling for approximately $26. Americans consume more avocado and guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day in a typical year. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Food Aussies love now going cheap

A popular food appears to have become a victim of its own success. Now Aussies are being urged to eat even more of it.

Crime

A body believed to be that of missing woman Shereen Kumar has been found in bushland

Woman’s body found wrapped in plastic

A man who said he felt ‘extremely worried’ about his missing girlfriend has been charged with her murder after a body turned up in bushland.

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