A recycling plant in Sydney's south has been gutted by a massive fire, which sent flames shooting high into the night sky, and forced the evacuation of neighboring…
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Melbourne dries out after record rain
Heavy rainfall has drenched large parts of Victoria with the wettest start to winter since 1904.
Hart promises no more clergy abuse
Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart says he'll do everything he can to prevent any new cases of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, saying it's been hit like…
Taxi industry meets over reforms
Thousands of Victorian taxi drivers, owners and operators will discuss the impact of proposed reforms to the industry at a meeting in Melbourne.
Scotland Yard has spent $5m to guard Assange at Ecuadorian embassy in London
THE cost of guarding Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has blown out to more than $5 million as he prepares to mark his first anniversary taking refuge in the…
Damaging winds forecast for Gold Coast
Damaging winds are forecast to lash the mountain areas of the Gold Coast hinterland on Friday night.
Flyover marks Blue Mountains crossing
Seventy-five aircraft will fly over the Blue Mountains to mark 200 years since explorers opened up NSW's west.
RBA Cut Rate to Boost Business; Households Start to Respond
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low this month to boost businesses weakened by the currency’s sustained strength, even as households…
PNG Considers Withdrawal From PACER Plus Negotiations
Officials from Papua New Guinea say they are considering withdrawing from free trade negotiations between Pacific Island countries and Australia and New Zealand. PNG’s Trade Minister, Richard…
Purity on the rise as ice tops the drugs wave
THE Australian drug market appears to be flooded with ice, with the average strength of the substance doubling in most jurisdictions within 12 months and the majority of…