‘Early days’: Housing approvals reach 10-year high
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‘It gets easier’: NT foster care success story shares his journey
A boy who went through five foster homes in Alice Springs says the experience taught him how resilient people could be in ‘tremendously difficult circumstances’.
Bangladeshi student’s alleged murderer seeks mental health assessment
A man was likely in the grips of a mental health crisis when he allegedly bashed in the head of an international student during a violent home invasion in Darwin, a Supreme Court judge heard.
Man arrested in Melbourne CBD after fatal Geelong hotel stabbing
A man has been arrested in Melbourne’s CBD after he allegedly fatally stabbed an elderly overseas man inside a Geelong hotel.
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Simple reason Aussies are a little richer
Aussies are tipped to be a little richer at the end January, as superannuation funds have a ‘flying start’ to 2025.
Comment that sparked brutal DJ bashing
A popular DJ was left in an induced coma days after he was set upon in a vicious attack sparked by one comment.
Comment that sparked brutal DJ bashing
A popular DJ was left in an induced coma days after he was set upon in a vicious attack sparked by one comment.
Woman who murdered law graduate launches shock appeal
A young woman who fatalled stabbed a man outside a Surfers Paradise resort and fled the scene has launched a shock appeal five years after the “senseless” incident.
Bad news for your next pay rise
Australia’s wage growth has slowed in the December quarter, which while welcome news for the RBA, shows the peak in earnings growth might be over.
Geelong spinner stars for the Aussies in Sri Lanka
A veteran Geelong all-rounder has put the opposition in a spin at the Over 50s World Cup, after the Aussies discovered local conditions were far from what was expected in Sri Lanka.
Act that hurt Keno owner’s bottom line
Less people are gambling on lotteries, and a move introduced on one of Australia’s most popular games has hurt one company’s bottom line.
Traffic alert as car bursts into flames on M1
A man is being assessed for smoke inhalation after a car burst into flames on the M1, with police issuing a traffic warning to drivers. FIND OUT MORE.
Sandwich wars: US food giant to battle Subway with 165 Aus stores
Revived Gold Coast food franchisor Retail Food Group is partnering with a veteran US fast food brand to take on national giant Subway by opening 165 stores across Australia – the first in south east Queensland by the end of this year.
Ugly scenes as Palmer launches new party
There were tense scenes at a press conference by Clive Palmer as he launched a new party called the Trump-et of Patriots.
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