Australia

The latest economic numbers shows plenty of spending on TVs, booze and more starts on development.
analysis
Australia
Jackson Hewett

A solid economic outlook? That’s in the too-hard basket

JACKSON HEWETT: Business confidence is down and consumers’ wallets remain mostly closed. But government largesse is gradually filtering into public sector wages. Welcome to our patchwork economy.

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Rachel van Oyen has pleaded guilty to careless driving over the crash that killed her seven-year-old daughters.
Western Australia
Cassidy Mosconi and Bryce Luff

Mother enters pleas over crash that killed twin daughters

The seven-year-old girls were passengers in a Toyota Camry that slammed into a tree.

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A day that should be about our multicultural nation coming together, is increasingly tearing us apart.
Editorial
EDITORIAL

Australia Day should be one we can all drink to

EDITORIAL: Australia Day should be a day where we unite and celebrate everything that is good about our great nation. Instead, it has become the most divisive date on the calendar.

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The Sydney Harbour has turned bright red, with the cause currently unknown.
NSW
Dominique Tassell

Sydney Harbour water mysteriously turns blood-red: ’Not been able to find the source’

The disturbing sight was spotted on Monday afternoon.

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For marginalised populations, hot bedding has become a survival strategy.
Property
Zahrah Nazreen

Twenty people in two-bedrooms: Rising risks of ‘hot bedding’

Hot bedding – sharing the same bed in overcrowded rooms – has become a common reality for some tenants as rental costs hit record highs but there is growing concern about its health and safety risks.

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Australian Venue Co told managers celebrations or acknowledgement of Australia Day would be banned in 2025, before a spectacular backflip.
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Australia
Max Corstorphan and David Johns

Pub group apologises, backflips on Australia Day ban

The company that runs more than 200 pubs and bars across Australia has issued an apology after attempting to ban Australia Day celebrations from its venues.

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Two people have escaped a burning boat off Cottesloe on Monday.
Western Australia
Francesca De Nuccio and Bryce Luff

Boaties jump ship as vessel overcome by flames off popular Aussie beach

Thick black smoke was captured on video bursting from the flaming vessel.

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The AFP has charged 13 people in relation to Australia's largest ever cocaine seizure.
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Australia
Max Corstorphan

Top bikie charged over Australia’s biggest cocaine seizure

The Australian Federal Police has charged 13 people in connection with the nation’s biggest cocaine seizure — including one believed to be a high-ranking bikie.

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The ute crashed into a tree, leaving behind a trail of destruction. 
NSW
Rhiannon Lewin

Learner driver, 16, trapped in car after horrific crash in Sydney

The ute crashed into a tree, leaving behind a trail of destruction. 

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Lachlan Ebejer has been spared jail for urinating on meat at an inner-city Woolworths store. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
NSW
Miklos Bolza

Man avoids jail for 'bizarre' urination on Woolies meat

A man will not spend more time in jail after his “bizarre” act of publicly urinating over packaged meat in a city-centre Woolworths.

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It’s understood the dog has been surrendered by its owners. File image
Queensland
Molly Magennis

Five-year-old boy hospitalised with ‘significant’ injuries after being mauled by dog

The little boy had been visiting the animal’s owner when he was attacked.

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The man was attacked off the coast of Queensland.
Queensland
Matt Shrivell

Terror as man attacked by shark during early morning swim

A man has been rushed to hospital with lacerations and abrasions after a terrifying a shark attack.

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Services Australia has revealed the public holiday closures and income reporting date changes to be aware of.
Wealth
Hayley Taylor

How public holiday closures will affect Centrelink payments

‘We want to help you plan so you still get paid.’

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Robert Irwin has marked his 21st birthday by sharing pictures of his father Steve, who died in 2006.
Culture
Staff Writers

Robert Irwin pays tribute to dad Steve during milestone

Robert Irwin has paid tribute to his late father Steve and said it is always ‘hard to celebrate’ milestones.

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One of Australia’s largest grocery suppliers has revealed food inflation is moderating significantly, but has flagged the construction industry still faces trouble.
Business
Jackson Hewett

Food inflation softening as hardware industry faces trouble

One of Australia’s largest grocery suppliers has revealed food inflation is moderating significantly, but has flagged the construction industry still faces trouble.

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