High tomato prices should 'halve' by July
Those baulking at tomato prices have Cyclone Debbie to blame after the category-four cyclone ripped through prime growing regions across Queensland but don't despair, prices are expected to halve by July.
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8@eight: ASX set to open higher
The local sharemarket is set for a bright start to the last day of the trading week, with futures pointing to a 20-point gain at the open.
China lifts US Treasury holdings
China's holdings of US Treasuries rose for a third straight month in April, reaching the highest in six months.
A good splash of sunshine as the week comes to an end
The bureau has snuck in a top of 16 for today, with what appears a good splash of sunshine.
Four killed in Islamic State attack on mosque in Kabul
A militant attack on a Kabul mosque killed at least four people and wounded eight more on Thursday.
Dusty not signed yet: Tigers fans caught by tale ... again
So keen are Tigers' fans to see Dustin Martin commit to Richmond, many have twice this year been cruelly fooled into believing their star midfielder has re-signed for the club, by devious social media antics.
Agency may decide ACT tram route would spoil Commonwealth Bridge vista
The National Capital Authority could force the ACT government to realign its route to Woden.
Man killed by snapped strap while trying to tow mate on beach
A man has died in a freak towing accident while trying to drag free his bogged mate's car on a central Queensland beach.
New footage in Ristevski case released
Detectives have released new CCTV footage which could unlock major breakthroughs in the death of Karen Ristevski
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US student Otto Warmbier freed from North Korea has severe brain injury
The 22-year-old student has suffered a "severe neurological injury", his US hospital said.
'The fire is here now, goodbye': First London victim identified
The first victim of the Grenfell Tower fire has been identified as a 23-year-old Syrian refugee.
I can quit with a little help from my friends
The larger your non-smoking social network the higher chance you'll be able to quit smoking.
Secrecy surrounding Senate health bill alarms both parties
Senate Republican leaders are aiming to transform large sections of the US health care system without a single hearing on their bill.
Canberra Now: Light rail re-route to preserve landmark ACT vista
A change in direction for light rail to preserve the capital's vistas and how Canberra has made it in the world of Monopoly
Liposuction, traffic fines and fake CVs: Sharobeem at ICAC
From $3000 in liposuction for her son to $34,000 in traffic fines she claimed because they were "part of her package".
Fugitive polygamist Lyle Jeffs captured after nearly a year on the lam
Federal authorities say polygamist religious leader Lyle Jeffs has been captured, almost exactly one year after he escaped from home confinement.
Oil trades near 7-month low
Oil slid overnight as rising US supplies cast doubt on the pace of a global supply glut-reduction.
Conspiracy theorist's call about a dirty bomb shuts down part of US port
A section of the Port of Charleston was shut down after a tip from a far-right YouTube conspiracy theorist warned of a dirty bomb.
Bank of England vote shock
The Bank of England shocked financial markets when it said three of its policymakers voted for an interest rate hike.
Cats coach wants some luck on forward line after Eagles loss
'I feel like I have been saying this for a few years. We just lack continuity in the personnel in our forward line.'
Jury in Cosby sex assault trial is 'deadlocked'
The comedian is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004.
Putin jokes about giving political asylum to Comey
Putin compared Comey to Edward Snowden, who leaked troves of classified information.
Labor-crossbench push for banks commission of inquiry falls just short
A push by Labor and the crossbench to set up a banking commission of inquiry has fallen just short.
When it comes to shared cycling, yellow is the new blue
Are you intrigued by the shiny yellow bicycles scattered across Melbourne's CBD? Well wonder no more.
PM orders inquiry into London tower fire as death toll rises
British Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire as emergency services raised the death toll.
Retail facing toughest time in many years, operators warn
Retail operators have said the sector is facing some of the toughest times in many years.
Trump blasts report on possible obstruction of justice probe
Donald Trump lashed out on Twitter after a report that he was under investigation for possible obstruction of justice by the special counsel probing alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign.
ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft notches his last big kill
With just six months remaining in the big chair Medcraft notched up a big 'kill' for the team with the passage through parliament of ASIC's new user pays funding model.
Ten's administration won't scare away advertisers, yet
The fallout from Ten Network's plunge into administration is starting to spread to other parts of the sector.
Milk company Bellamy's in 13 per cent share boilover
Investors have jumped into the infant formula company Bellamy's after it emerged from a two-day trading halt.
Corruption watchdog considers report into minister's private emails
A report into Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey's use of a private email address has been forwarded to the state crime watchdog.
Explosion hits entrance to China kindergarten
Police say an explosion has struck the entrance to a kindergarten in eastern China, with reports saying there have been casualties.
Ipswich branch members sought to have Paul Pisasale expelled from the Labor Party
Labor Party members in Ipswich sought to sanction then-mayor Paul Pisasale for perceived disloyalty in 2012 over his support for Campbell Newman in the 2012 state election, internal party documents seen by Fairfax Media have revealed.
Council cracks down on Brisbane's unsightly, unkempt homes
If you let your garden get out-of-control or have a hoarding habit you may come home to find your property tidied and a bill for the work in the mail.
My Canberra with Keith Cantlie
Recruitment expert and avid Brumbies supporter Keith Cantlie dishes on his Canberra favourites.
Weeks after criticising the violence, Moudasser Taleb changed his tune
In the space of three weeks in mid-2014, Moudasser Taleb's views appeared to change drastically. Commenting on a YouTube video of al-Qaeda bombing a Yemen hospital, the Panania man, who was arrested at Sydney Airport on Thursday allegedly trying to join Islamic State, said he abhorred violence.
London tower fire could happen here: Australian buildings cloaked in flammable cladding
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No justice for Luna: owner hits out at conviction handed to dog's killer
"I'm very disappointed, upset and angry in the conviction because that not only doesn't give justice to Luna but it also shows everyone... that it's not only okay to carry a knife and get away with it but it's also okay to hurt a harmless animal."
Meet Frizbee and Gecko - the truffle dogs
Imagine having one of the world's finest delicacies waved repeatedly under your nose, only to have it whisked away at the last minute.
Meet Sydney's biggest hippie chick
American artist Shepard Fairey's "Peace Waratah" is the largest art mural ever seen in Sydney.
Saints, Bulldogs make changes
St Kilda have dropped midfielder Jack Steele and could lose key defender Jake Carlisle as they urgently seek an AFL form turnaround against North Melbourne.
No warrant needed: Police to get extended search powers
Victoria Police is set to gain extraordinary powers to attack tackle terrorism and gun crime.
AFL teams interactive: All the ins and outs
Every team, every match. See how your side is lining up.
Reluctant endorsement for Parliament House security fence
Work is proceeding on a controversial 2.6m metal fence across the lawns of Parliament House
'Everything to lose': Restaurant owner delivers $210 million blow to government
The $210 million redevelopment of Walsh Bay has been dealt a major blow.
Witnesses report scores dead as army advances in Marawi
Scores of dead bodies seen in an area where intense fighting has taken place between security forces and Islamist militants
Man charged after woman bashed, strangled in Brisbane park
A man has been charged with domestic violence offences after a woman was allegedly bashed and strangled in Brisbane's inner-west
'That's not love': Canberra man threatened to kill sister
Bail granted to 21-year-old who told police he'd kill his sister when getting out of custody.
Inquests for WA psych patient crash deaths
A joint inquest has been held into the death of two psychiatric patients who were discharged from care and were subject to community treatment orders when they died in car crashes in Western Australia after driving recklessly.