Australia’s share market has had a depressing end to the week, slumping by over half a percentage point after two record-high days. The ASX200 closed lower on Friday, dropping 52.30 points or 0.70 per cent to 7,403.60. The fall came after two consecutive days where a new 100-day high was recorded, with most sectors receiving … Read more
The search is ongoing for four Australian military personnel believed killed when their helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean late Friday night. On Saturday, debris from the MRH-90 Taipan was discovered in subtropical waters off the northeast coast of Queensland. But there was no sign of the four missing crew members, police said. Militaries from … Read more
A body found on a bush track in rural northeastern Tasmania has been formally identified as missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. The girl’s remains were found on Wednesday near Nabowla, following her disappearance in Launceston on April 30. “The results were confirmed through DNA testing,” Tasmania Police said on Monday. “Our thoughts remain with Shyanne-Lee’s family.” … Read more
Sam Kerr will be looking to play the ‘game changer’ role against Canada with the Matildas captain named to the bench for Australia’s must-win final pool match. Tony Gustavsson gave little indication of what role his star striker would play in the match’s lead up and it seems Canada will still be left answerless to … Read more
Members of a major health workers union have agreed to the NSW government’s wage increase offer, however, the threat of industrial action still remains. On Friday, 54 per cent of members of the Health Services Union (HSU) agreed to a one-year flat salary increase of $3500, plus a 0.5 per cent bump to superannuation payments, … Read more
Lawyers and financial backers who assisted Ben Roberts-Smith in his multimillion-dollar defamation trial have been ordered to hand over thousands of documents which will show their level of involvement, as the dispute over who will pay costs of the mammoth proceeding continues. Earlier this year, Federal Court Justice Anthony Besanko ruled some of the imputations … Read more
A 92-year-old man is being questioned following the discovery of a 92-year-old woman’s body in the ACT. Police were called to a home in the Canberra suburb of Fisher about 2.40pm on Monday after a care worker on a scheduled visit found the woman’s body. The man, who is known to the woman, has been … Read more
Welcome to our coverage of the final day of an all-time great Test series. Australia will begin day five at the oval 249 runs away from victory, with England requiring 10 wickets to steal a series draw. A win or a draw will give Australia their first series win in England in 22 years. SCROLL … Read more
One company has stuck out like a sore thumb as the Australian share market ended flat on Monday. The ASX200 closed up just 6.80 points or 0.09 per cent to 7410.40 with most sectors gaining moderately. Not everyone was enjoying the calm conditions, with materials company Silver Lake Resources sharply falling by 20.18 per cent … Read more
The Ford Ranger covers a vast price range – one we’ve put to the ultimate outback test. We spent a few days testing either end of the Ranger 4WD line-up to work out which is best for rough road work. Our experiment took place in and around Alice Springs in the Red Centre – the … Read more
