Phones, watches, smart devices to replace Go Card system
South-east Queensland commuters could know more about who will build a system to replace the Go Card within weeks, according to the head of Translink.
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Smoke over Canberra expected to hold until midday
Smoke from a hazard reduction burn to Canberra's east is expected to hold over the city until midday.
Police arrest man escaping custody
A Canberra man was arrested on Tuesday two weeks after fleeing custody at Canberra Hospital.
Council refuses to publicly back yes vote on same-sex marriage
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk argued with Jonathan Sri that the public did not like to be told by the government how to vote.
Trump eyes admiral for Aust ambassador
US President Donald Trump is considering naming America's top military commander in the Pacific as US Ambassador to Australia.
Rio, BHP: Iron ore kings are spending billions again
Australia's biggest iron ore producers are spending as much as $US10 billion on mines to keep pumping out shipments to China.
Martin the focus as AFL stars honoured
Martin is set to attend Wednesday night's All-Australian function at the Palais Theatre, the night after arriving back from his much-publicised trip to New Zealand.
Ramsay's Australian arm boosts profit
Ramsay Health Care has lifted full-year net profit 8.6 per cent to $488.9 million on the back of growth in admissions and procedural volumes across the company's Australian business.
Graham Dillon pleads guilty to murdering his 9-year-old son
Graham Stuart Dillon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murder.
GoT family hookup A-OK in Australia
For modern day Australians, an aunt-nephew relationship may be too close for comfort, but under Australian law a marriage between these two would be perfectly legal.
Murdoch wins right to tear up 'out-of-touch' staff agreement
The university entered into hearing with the Fair Work Commission after the National Tertiary Education Union took them to task for attempting to tear up the three-year-long agreement.
WA's Jarrahdale State Forest turned into 'rubbish dump'
"If you were to ask those people who live on Nettleton Road how long people have left their rubbish there, they'd tell you 'forever'."
NBN congestion woes aren't easily solved
Internet service providers are promising they will spend more money to ensure higher speeds for customers using the National Broadband Network, but it remains unclear how much difference that will actually make.
Shorten slams 'total rubbish' same-sex marriage ad
The ad claimed same-sex marriage would strip parents of their right to choose what their children are taught at school.
Markets Live: All eyes on Telstra
Shares are set to rebound after Wall Street shook off the jitters from yesterday's North Korean missile test, as Boral and Ramsay Healthcare highlight the penultimate earnings day and Telstra trades ex-dividend.
What might CBS All Access bring to Australia's streaming landscape?
The new Star Trek: Discovery is safely locked away with Netflix Australia, but how else might CBS' move on Network Ten affect local viewers?
Sainsbury 'optimistic' despite abrupt end to hearing: lawyer
Accused drug courier Cassandra Sainsbury, who could face up to 30 years in prison on drugs charges, is optimistic, her lawyer said.
'It's going to be horrible': Neighbours fume over Cruden Farm plans
The Murdoch family's plan to carve off a slice of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's Cruden Farm for residential development could set a dangerous precedent for Melbourne's green wedges, opponents say.
Greens councillor says West End crash cyclists were going 'too fast'
Jonathan Sri defends council meeting remark that cyclists were going “too fast” before a shocking crash that hospitalised five riders.
'Hero' police officer rescues couple from Sydney house fire
A quick thinking off-duty cop has rescued an elderly couple from a house fire in Sydney's inner west.
Man charged over Canberra clubs burglaries
A man will face court on Wednesday morning over a string of burglaries targeting Canberra clubs.
Fitbit unveils first smartwatch, the Ionic
Fitbit unveiled its first smartwatch this week, hoping that the health-focused features of the device will reverse the hardware maker's declining influence in the wearables market.
8@eight: ASX set for positive open
Calmer heads have prevailed once again in financial markets, setting up the local sharemarket for a positive open.
Search for clues to solve Clunes group sex assault after 33 years
A woman who was gang raped at a party when she was a teenager has reported to crime to police 32 years later, in the hope that the men involved will be found.
Professor who suggested Harvey was karma for Texas Republicans fired
The University of Tampa has fired a visiting professor who appeared to suggest on social media that Hurricane Harvey is karma for Texas for voting Republican.
Queensland offers additional LGBTIQ support during postal survey
Queensland government allocates extra $338,000 to LGBTIQ organisations to manage any unexpected demand as a result of the same sex marriage survey.
Canberra Now: ATO stoush heats up and school cage reform issues
Plus concerns about an ACT nursing home; and the boss of the new Calvary hospital.
Why a 'pirate' who's tried to stop whalers near Antarctica is stopping
Every year, Japanese boats with the word "RESEARCH" stenciled on the side head to the Southern Ocean to hunt for hundreds of whales.
'They do not grasp their essential irrelevance'
Ivanka Trump has reportedly been dubbed "the Princess Royal" by her enemies within the White House.
Caltex takes over more than 80 service stations
The proportion of corporate stores run by Caltex has leaped up as the company discovers wage fraud amongst its network of franchised service stations.
Border Force steps in as Chinese reach Australia by boat
Tiny Australian island near Papua New Guinea is site of the latest breach.
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Reservoir west of central Houston spills over for first time
The remnants of deadly Hurricane Harvey menaced Texas and Louisiana alike on Tuesday, while US President Trump visited Texas coast.
UK to reveal pay gap between executives and workers
The peak body for Britain's unions said the changes were "feeble" and fell short of the government's promises.
Suicide bomber hits Kabul bank, amid reports of deadly airstrike
The bomber targeted security forces waiting to withdraw cash ahead of the holy period Eid al-Adha,.
Trump: 'All options' open after North Korea missile test
"This regime has signalled its contempt for its neighbours," the US president said in a statement.
Drug-testing welfare recipients will 'increase crime and drive social division'
Medical professionals are urging the Senate crossbench not to support the Turnbull government's policy of drug testing welfare recipients.
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North Korea missile test prompts warnings about miscalculations sparking major conflict
The missile flew about 2700 kilometres, meaning if it had been fired from Sydney it would have easily cleared New Zealand.
New Australia Post boss shows Fahour how to exit
Christine Holgate's departure from Blackmores is costing her $2.6 million - a stark contrast to the man she replaces at Australia Post, Ahmed Fahour.
Freeport wants Rio's approval on Grasberg deal
Jakarta: US mining giant Freeport McMoRan has signalled it believes a breakthrough agreement allowing it to continue operating a massive gold and copper mine in Indonesia will win the approval of Rio Tinto.
Eels' Nathan Brown best and fairest after Souths snub
South Sydney didn't deem Nathan Brown worthy of another contract. Now, he is preparing to face his former Rabbitohs teammates as the best and fairest at his new club.
Housing affordability nightmare to last another 40 years: CEDA report
The great Australian dream has turned into a housing affordability nightmare that could last another 40 years.
Massive windfall for Ron and Roy Medich on sale of land near Badgerys Creek site
Accused murderer Ron Medich and his property developing brother Roy are set to make hundreds of millions of dollars after secretly selling their substantial landholding adjacent to the proposed second airport at Badgerys Creek. The sale, rumoured to be more than $500 million, is to companies associated with Chinese property billionaire Shen Yuxing, also known as Tin Ching Shum.
Dog finds unexploded WWII mortar in game of fetch
A Sydney family is lucky to have returned home from a weekend at Anna Bay in one piece after unknowingly playing a risky game of fetch with their dogs.
USS Bonhomme Richard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship arrives in Melbourne
Those lucky enough to catch a glimpse were treated to spectacular sight as the giant US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard sailed into Station Pier.
Cloud Arch approved in fiery council meeting
The controversial Cloud Arch has cleared its first hurdle, after a majority of councillors at the City of Sydney voted to approve the sculpture at a fiery council meeting on Tuesday night.
School cage scandal reforms beset by failed deadlines
Changes recommended after the 2015 boy-in-a-cage scandal have again been the subject of time blowouts.