Agricultural sector braces for deadly bird flu threat
The poultry and broader agricultural sector is nervously watching developments as Australia records two confirmed cases of a deadly strain of bird flu.
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Canberrans can now fly non-stop to Bali, with Virgin Australia launching its new direct service between Canberra and Denpasar.
A northern giant petrel has been confirmed to have the H5N1 strain of bird flu in Western Australia.
The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.
Police
Driver charged after 160km/h run on Kings Highway
A 44-year-old man has been charged after allegedly driving at 160km/h on the Kings Highway before leading police on a pursuit and crashing into a wombat.
Politics
Push for minimum shade at ACT playgrounds
Independent MLA for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson is backing a community petition calling for minimum shade requirements at Canberra playgrounds.
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Australia inks $2.5b defence system deal with Canada
Canada will buy Australia's over-the-horizon radar system in the largest defence export deal ever struck by the federal government.
Labor is racing to pass major changes to tax on investments before parliament rises, but is facing challenges on cutting back the NDIS.
Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.
Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with threatening to kill a patron with a blade at a Civic entertainment venue on Saturday night.
A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.
Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.
Two drivers are dead following a two-vehicle crash on the South Coast on Sunday afternoon.
Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.
A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, breeding calls for calm and greater investment.
Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.
The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.
A man was allegedly attacked with a metal pole in Civic in the early hours of Friday morning.
