Today

1:50PM(AEST)

More tattoos lead to less blood donations

In a campaign to increase blood donations, the Australian Red Cross has noted a rise in the popularity of tattoos contributing to a drop in donations. Read more

1:50PM(AEST)

Qld fugitive arrested in Cairns

The hunt for Queensland's most wanted fugitives is bearing fruit after police arrested convicted drug trafficker Luke Broadbeach in Cairns. Read more

1:47PM(AEST)

Bungled Tas prison releases under review

Prison inmates released early due to administrative errors were returned to custody without committing further crimes, Tasmania's attorney-general says. Read more

1:45PM(AEST)

Democrats shouldn't be too confident

Barack Obama has hosted a Democrats fundraiser on Martha's Vineyard and has warned members to not be too confident of an election win. Read more

1:38PM(AEST)

Accessory to Vic murder denied bail

Three people have been charged over the death of mum Simone Quinlan, 33, who was brutally murdered last year. Read more

1:26PM(AEST)

Man jailed over NZ drug-stuffed suitcases

A Taiwanese national has been jailed for 11 years and six months after he was caught smuggling $9.5 million of meth into New Zealand in suitcases. Read more

1:16PM(AEST)

Labor defends banks commission time frame

Labor has seized on a proposal from coalition backbenchers for a tribunal to help bank victims, arguing the government is divided on the need for action. Read more

11:51AM(AEST)

Imam beloved in NY's Bangladeshi enclave

Members of a Bangladeshi Muslim community in New York can't understand why a beloved and devout imam has been gunned down after prayers. Read more

1:06PM(AEST)

Fosters tips 1ST to double share price

Fosters Stockbroking has placed a 14c per share target on 1stAvailable more than double its current share price. Read more

12:18PM(AEST)

Don't regulate power markets: energy group

Keeping the South Australian energy market deregulated is the way to get the best deal for customers, the national energy council says. Read more

12:10PM(AEST)

Explosive text revealed at Lindt inquest

An explosive text from top NSW cop Andrew Scipione to his deputy Cath Burn has been revealed at the Sydney siege inquest. Read more

12:04PM(AEST)

Stocks to watch

Stocks of interest on the Australian share market Read more

11:46AM(AEST)

Domino's upgrades its expansion plan

Domino's is eying rival Eagle Boys as part of its plan to expand to 1,200 stores in its biggest market, Australia and New Zealand, by 2025. Read more

11:45AM(AEST)

Cosby loses court bid to reseal evidence

Bill Cosby has lost an appeal to reseal testimony he gave in 2005, admitting extramarital affairs and obtaining sedatives to seduce women. Read more

11:39AM(AEST)

US mother charged with drowning kids

Texas police say a mother drowned her five-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son in thee bath and put them in the garbage bin. Read more

11:34AM(AEST)

Carey Mulligan highlights dementia issues

British actress Carey Mulligan says her grandmother has Alzheimer's and she wants to help change attitudes towards people living with dementia. Read more

11:28AM(AEST)

NBN customer take up beats targets

Stronger-than-expected demand for Australia's national broadband network has helped the company in charge of its rollout deliver strong annual results. Read more

11:17AM(AEST)

Asian shares hit one year high, oil up

The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is up 0.2 per cent, with Brent crude oil trading at $US48.18 per barrel in early trade. Read more

11:16AM(AEST)

CBA CEO's pay surges over 50% to $12.3m

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Ian Narev took home $12.3 million in total pay last year, compared to $7.97 million the previous year. Read more

11:15AM(AEST)

Farmers, PM seek answers from milk giant

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his deputy Barnaby Joyce will sit down with heads of milk giant Murray Goulburn on Tuesday. Read more

Yesterday

6:12PM(AEST)

One hundred Vic councillors disqualified

Administrators will be brought for seven weeks as 13 Victorian local councils are disqualified for not signing their codes of conduct requirements in time. Read more

6:22PM(AEST)

Woman bravely films burglar robbing house

A brave female has made a burglar drop his stash of stolen goods after filming him in the act during a daylight robbery. Read more

6:31PM(AEST)

EPA approves WA uranium mine plan

The EPA has recommended state and federal environment ministers approve a proposed uranium mine in WA's Goldfields region. Read more

10:09PM(AEST)

Blasts risk losing Thais 200,000 visitors

Thailand risks losing up to 200,000 overseas tourists after the wave of blasts that hit the country last week, says its tourism office. Read more

5:51PM(AEST)

MRG Metals seeks to raise $1.56m

MRG Metals seeks to raise $1.56 million to progress the exploration program of its Western Australian and Queensland projects. Read more

5:51PM(AEST)

Alexium launches Alexicool

Alexium International Group has launched its Alexicool into international markets and entry into the globally important adhesives sector. Read more

5:51PM(AEST)

Blackham begins mining at Matilda

Blackham Resources has commenced open pit mining and underground development work at its Matilda gold project. Read more

5:45PM(AEST)

New SA boundaries hand two seats to Libs

The Liberals would win two more seats at South Australia's next election, under changes proposed by the state's electoral boundary body in the name of fairness. Read more

5:37PM(AEST)

Folk singer Glenn Yarbrough dies, 86

Folk singer Glenn Yarbrough has died at his Nashville home at the age of 86. Read more

5:38PM(AEST)

House prices strong but summer glut looms

The Australian housing market appears strong with prices holding up and auction clearance rates high, but the summer flood of supply is yet to hit. Read more

5:38PM(AEST)

Cooper Energy assesses reserves

Cooper Energy assessed probable reserves to be 3 million barrels of oil as at June 30, 2016, a decrease of 0.08 MMbbl from last year. Read more

5:03PM(AEST)

Detention abuse response investigated

The Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse has confirmed an investigation into the Immigration Department's response to child abuse allegations in detention. Read more

5:02PM(AEST)

Thailand detains several people over bombs

Several people are being held at Thai army facilities, but none has been charged yet over last week's bombs wave. Read more

7:03PM(AEST)

JB Hi-Fi benefits from Dick Smith demise

JB Hi-Fi has lifted full-year profit 11.5 per cent to $152.2 million after its hardware and services business thrived in the wake of Dick Smith's collapse. Read more

4:56PM(AEST)

Legend to MLEM survey Rockford

Legend Mining has commenced an extensive moving loop electromagnetic program at its Rockford project in the Fraser Range district of WA. Read more

4:56PM(AEST)

Investigator drills Nankivel target

Investigator Resources has commenced drilling at the Nankivel copper gold target near the Paris silver project. Read more

4:56PM(AEST)

Downer wins $350m Karara extension

Downer EDI has extends its contract with Karara Mining for a further four years to March 31, 2022, to be valued at $350 million. Read more

10:25PM(AEST)

1 hurt in Cologne axe, shooting attack

Two suspects are on the run in the German city of Cologne after another was injured in an axe and shooting attack. Read more

4:56PM(AEST)

Fresh-faced MPs head to Canberra

On Tuesday, 39 new federal MPs will descend on Canberra for a two-day orientation on their roles in the House of Representatives. Read more

4:40PM(AEST)

Shares up as earning season reports begins

Steel & Tube Holdings led the S&P/NZX 50 index, up 10.5 percent to $2.42, a 10-month high, after the company reported a profit of $19.4 million. Read more