Jobs go as Adelaide chemical plant closes

ALMOST 100 jobs will be lost at a chemical plant in Adelaide after a potential buyer pulled out of the deal. ADMINISTRATORS for Penrice, which owned the Osborne plant, had been negotiating a sale with an unnamed buyer since April. But that...

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Lew set to win big in David Jones takeover

South Africa's Woolworths has made a $213m takeover bid for Australian clothing chain Country Road. Source: AAP RETAIL heavyweight Solomon Lew stands to make more than $200 million by standing in the way of David Jones' takeover by a South...

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Jodhi Meares charged with DUI

Jodhi Meares is heading to court after allegedly being caught drink driving in Sydney's east. Source: AAP JAMES Packer's ex-wife Jodhi Meares will face court in August on drink driving charges after crashing into three parked cars in Sydney's...

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Vic firies will be paid for mine fire: MFB

Victorian firefighters have begun legal action to recover wages owed since the Hazelwood mine fire. Source: AAP FIREFIGHTERS involved in battling Victoria's mine fire will be paid outstanding entitlements for their efforts this week, the...

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'Smart glasses' hope for blind

BRITISH-DESIGNED "smart glasses" that provide a new set of eyes for the visually impaired are being tested in public for the first time. THE devices, which use a pair of video cameras to enhance residual vision, have the potential to transform...

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Carbon tax revisited in final Senate week

IT may by the current Senate's final hurrah, as its sits for one last week before the new senators take their place. BUT even before it begins what amounts to a farewell lap, attention is focused squarely on the Senate that will replace it....

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GM could face another fine

AN old email from a General Motors employee warning of a "serious safety problem" could help trigger another government fine against the automaker. THE email, dated August 30, 2005, surfaced Wednesday during a House subcommittee hearing on GM's...

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Man charged over NSW south coast death

FURTHER charges could be laid against a man accused of assaulting another man who was found dead in a NSW south coast home a day after he was attacked. THE 41-year-old's body was on Thursday found in a Moruya unit and "officers were told the...

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Vic building workers face drug tests

BUILDING workers on Victorian government projects will face random drug and alcohol testing from July 1. VICTORIAN Finance Minister Robert Clark said requiring all building companies that tender for taxpayer-funded projects worth $10 million...

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Westfield gets restructure gets go-ahead

Westfield's shareholders are set to approve a $70 billion restructure of the company. Source: AAP WESTFIELD will leave its Australian shopping centres behind in search of growth opportunities overseas after winning a tough shareholder battle...

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$A at the mercy of two central banks

DOVES are meant to symbolise peace, but the Australian dollar is getting caught in a tug of war between two of them. IN financial jargon, a dove is a central banker who prefers interest rates to stay low. Record low interest rates in Australia...

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House prices tipped to continue to rise

ONE of the country's largest property developers believes house prices will continue to rise for years to come, with the Sydney market set for a "golden decade". STOCKLAND chief executive Mark Steinert expects nationwide house prices to rise...

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Child dead, 19 injured after US tornadoes

One person is dead and 16 more are in a critical condition after two massive tornadoes hit Nebraska. Source: AAP A POWERFUL storm with tornadoes has ripped through northeast Nebraska, destroying more than half of the tiny town of Pilger,...

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Super funds continue to grow

SUPERANNUATION funds with the greatest exposure to international share markets posted the best returns in May. AUSTRALIA'S $1.84 trillion super industry has posted solid growth in the past year, with the industrywide rate of return for large...

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One in 10 homes sold at a loss

- Whether you make a profit selling your home depends a lot on when you bought it. AND where. In the three months to March, 90 per cent of homes sold fetched more than their purchase price, according to RP Data's "Pain and Gain" report.But...

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Iraq tensions weigh on kiwi dollar

THE New Zealand dollar may fall this week as growing Middle East tensions weigh on investor confidence. THE kiwi increased to 86.84 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 86.68 at 8am and 86.66 cents at 5pm in Wellington on Friday. The trade-weighted...

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Firies cancer law not ruled out: Vic govt

Volunteer firefighters rally in Melbourne for access to compensation for cancer contracted at work. Source: AAP THE Victorian government says it hasn't ruled out changing the way firefighters access cancer compensation as hundreds rallied...

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Afghan voters defy Taliban threat

Afghans have braved threats of violence and searing heat to vote in the presidential elections. Source: AAP THE United States praised millions of Afghan voters who defied Taliban threats and attacks to vote in a presidential run-off election...

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Palmer may be 'saviour' like Hanson: Truss

NATIONALS leader Warren Truss reckons Clive Palmer could go the way of other political "saviours" such as Pauline Hanson. HE said those who voted for him in protest were ignoring their obligations to democracy and putting their country at risk....

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Athlete from Fiji killed in US shooting

A RUNNER from Fiji has been killed in a gang shooting in northern California just weeks before he was set to attend the University of Louisiana, friends and authorities say. ROY Ravana Jr and another man, Kevin Ohta, were shot on Monday in Sacramento...

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Sydney among most expensive to visit

SYDNEY is one of the most expensive city destinations in the world, a survey reveals. The NSW capital came in 10th on a city cost-of-touring table compiled by TripAdvisor, with London the most expensive destination for visitors. A meal with...

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Chief magistrate appointed Qld's top judge

Chief Magistrate Tim Carmody QC is believed to be the front runner to be Queensland's Chief Justice. Source: AAP TIM Carmody's ascension from chief magistrate to become the state's top judge has finally been confirmed. AFTER months of...

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Banned heater starts Sydney blaze

A HEATER that caused a blaze in a unit block in Sydney's east was banned from sale by the fair trading watchdog after a spate of fires. A 94-year-old woman had to be rescued from the burning building and was taken alongside her daughter to hospital...

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Shark sighted near dead whale off WA

PEOPLE are being urged to avoid a 10 metre-long whale carcass on a West Australian southwest beach after a shark was sighted in the area. The humpback whale was spotted on Saturday by a member of the public, partially submerged at Buffalo Beach...

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BHP axes 170 jobs at WA iron ore mine

BHP Billiton has slashed 170 jobs at its massive Mt Whaleback iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region, saying the cuts are part of the company's bid to increase export volumes while reducing costs. The mining giant said it would...

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Kiwi gains amid interest rate speculation

THE New Zealand dollar gained on speculation the Reserve Bank will reiterate its projection for rising interest rates at this week's review. The kiwi rose to 85.13 US cents from 84.89 cents at 8am in Wellington and up from 85.01 cents at the...

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Man dies in cliff fall south of Sydney

A MAN has died after falling over a cliff in the Royal National Park south of Sydney. It's believed the man was with a group of walkers when he fell about 10 metres down the cliff, north of Little Marley Beach, about 10.30am on Sunday. Police...

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WA woman's death due to 'misadventure'

A WOMAN who died after a case of misdiagnosis still may not have survived if doctors had correctly identified her ailments sooner, a West Australian coroner has found. Julissa Teresa Gilbert, 57, was an obese smoker with a history of hypertension,...

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NSW govt to extend home owner grant

Next week's NSW budget will extend eligibility criteria for a first home owner grant. Source: AAP THE NSW government has freed land for 6600 new homes in Sydney's northwest and will extend the first home owner grant in this month's budget....

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New report spells out phone tap powers

Government tapping of people's phones is widespread around the world, a new UK report shows. Source: AAP GOVERNMENT tapping of people's phones is widespread around the world with Australia among a long list of countries permitting access to...

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Senior SA Liberal to retire within a year

FORMER Liberal leader Iain Evans will quit the South Australian parliament within 12 months, which will spark a by-election. The opposition treasury spokesman made the announcement on Friday after meeting state Liberal leader Steven Marshall....

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WA oppn calls for puppy breeder register

WEST Australian Opposition Leader Mark McGowan is calling for the immediate introduction of a puppy breeder register to drive out dodgy dog dealers. His comments come after Katherine Lisa King, 43, was found guilty of three animal cruelty charges...

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Kiwi drops to six-month low against Aussie

THE New Zealand dollar has dropped to a six-month low against its trans-Tasman counterpart after figures showed an improving Australian economy, on growing exports and accelerating home building. The kiwi fell as low as 90.70 Australian cents,...

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Hackers may be behind NSW 'swatting' hoax

HACKERS from anywhere in the world could have gained access to a Sydney teenager's computer and sparked an elaborate shooting hoax in the city's south. More than 20 police in bullet-proof vests swarmed a home in Bonar Street, Arncliffe early on...

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US taking direct action on carbon: Abbott

THE United States is taking direct action steps to reduce its emissions just like Australia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says. The Obama administration will reduce emissions from its power sector by 30 per cent by 2030, a significant pledge from...

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Second body located after sons find mum

HOMICIDE detectives have found a second body while investigating the suspicious death of a mother-of-two in Lithgow, west of Sydney. The 46-year-old woman's sons, aged 13 and 18, awoke to find her lying unconscious and fatally injured in the...

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No relief in sight as 'warm wave' rolls on

AUSTRALIA has experienced its hottest two years on record and high temperatures are set to continue through winter in a clear sign climate change is having an impact, a new report warns. May 2012 to April 2014 was the hottest 24-month period ever...

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Pub attacks fall but assaults at home rise

Assaults at licensed premises in Kings Cross have fallen by 30.5 per cent, figures show. Source: AAP THERE has been a dramatic fall in the number of assaults in pubs and clubs in Kings Cross and the Sydney CBD over the past two years but...

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Man charged after baby attacked

A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and cruelty after an injured baby was admitted to a Brisbane hospital. The one-year-old boy was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries, police say.The man will appear in the Pine...

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NSW police reach stricken yacht

A YACHT stranded off the coast of Port Stephens, on the NSW mid north coast, is being towed back to Coffs Harbour after engine trouble. The sole person on board - a 46-year-old man from Sydney - is not believed to have been injured, police said...

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BBC faces review of 'everything': UK govt

All aspects of how the BBC is run and paid for will be reviewed when its charter is renewed. Source: AAP ALL aspects of how the BBC is run and paid for will be reviewed when its charter comes up for renewal, Britain's culture secretary says....

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Boy charged after Sydney party stabbing

A teen is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed at a party in Sydney's inner west. Source: AAP POLICE have charged a 16-year-old boy with assault and affray after two other boys were badly hurt in an alleged fight at a Sydney...

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Kiwi drops againt major currencies

THE New Zealand dollar may extend its decline as the prospect of European Central Bank stimulus stokes demand for the greenback, while sliding business confidence locally saps demand for the kiwi. It fell to 84.80 US cents at 5pm in Wellington...

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ASPI warns of defence spending spree

DEFENCE has done so well from a tough budget that it has raised concerns the money might be wastefully splurged on expensive new equipment. The latest Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) defence budget brief says the extra money has...

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Aristocrat set to launch mobile games

POKER machine maker Aristocrat Leisure will soon have its popular Facebook games ready for play on smartphones and tablets. Aristocrat says its "Heart of Vegas" suite of games on Facebook is growing and was one of Facebook's top new games of 2013....

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Ramsay Health appoints new chairman

Michael Siddle has been made chairman of Ramsay Health Care after the death of Paul Ramsay (pic). Source: AAP RAMSAY Health Care has appointed Michael Siddle as its new chairman following the death of the company's founder Paul Ramsay. ...

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Bishop defends her record, then boots Lib

THE government is trying to force Labor to apologise to Speaker Bronwyn Bishop after unearthing a 14-year-old report of a Labor member holding a party fundraiser in the Speaker's dining room. Leader of the House Christopher Pyne moved a motion...

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Rogerson charged with student's murder

DISGRACED ex-NSW detective Roger Rogerson has been charged with the murder of university student Jamie Gao. Police confirmed the human remains found floating in waters off Cronulla in Sydney's south on Monday morning were those of Mr Gao. Rogerson...

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Qld treasurer says asset sales more likely

QUEENSLAND'S treasurer has hinted that federal government budget cuts have made state asset sales more likely. Tim Nicholls says cabinet will have to sign off on the final plan next Monday, before the state budget is handed down the following...

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ECB may hold clues for kiwi's direction

THE New Zealand dollar has held near the bottom of its recent band as the European Central Bank (ECB) forum may give investors clues to how the monetary authority will stave off threats to the regional economy. Holidays in the US and UK are...

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New prison unit for dangerous Vic crims

THE Victorian government will build a maximum security prison wing to house a growing number of underworld figures, bikies and violent offenders. The new unit of 40 cells will be built adjacent to Barwon Prison, near Geelong. A spokesman from...

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We won't compromise on co-payment: Hockey

Treasurer Joe Hockey has all but ruled out compromise on a GP co-payment. Source: AAP TREASURER Joe Hockey has all but ruled out compromise on a GP co-payment, as Labor finally confirmed it would not block the government's deficit levy for...

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Budget will pass eventually: PM

Tony Abbott says he won't compromise on his budget as pressure mounts from all sides. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott says he won't surrender his budget in the face of pressure to compromise over its most unpopular measures. Mr Abbott...

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Qld Labor downplays by-election chances

LABOR'S candidate for the Brisbane seat vacated by maverick former government MP Chris Davis has vowed to be a thorn in Premier Campbell Newman's side if he's elected. But maxillofacial surgeon Dr Anthony Lynham is playing down his chances of...

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