Sydney’s $1b ‘cultural backbone’ set to finally open
Ahead of its official opening, those behind Sydney's biggest cultural project since the Opera House hope it will bring another part of the city to new life.
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Coles chief executive Leah Weckert's short-term bonus has been slashed after the grocery giant lost two court cases related to promotions and unpaid overtime.
Major brands are pulling their stock from shelves and local businesses face uncertainty as David Jones enters administration, marking the end of an era.
Australia's product safety regulator will develop national safety standards for e-bikes as states continue to seize and crush illegal motorised rides.
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Reward paranoia used to draw out notorious crime figure
NSW Police are offering a $250,000 reward to catch Coconut Cartel boss Anthony Pele, who is allegedly leading Sydney's underworld activity from Vietnam.
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Latin American festival returns to Civic
Canberra's annual celebration of Latin American culture, La Fiesta, returns to Civic tomorrow (November 7), with live music, dance performances, art and food.
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Qantas airfare warning due to ongoing high fuel costs
The Middle East war is keeping fuel prices high for Qantas, driving a $3.8b bill and forcing the carrier to warn passengers of upcoming fare hikes.
Despite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.
Peak bodies have criticised the Productivity Commission for omitting issues such as tax and workplace relations in its review into boosting business output.
"Modern household appliances no longer come with simple dials. They come with digital touchscreens, wi-fi connectivity and a smug attitude," bemoans PAUL DORIN.
Commonwealth public servant wages outpaced their state counterparts last financial year as Labor struggles to stamp out consultant costs.
The federal government will establish an Australian Military Training Memorial in Canberra for defence force members who have been killed during training.
Department store giant David Jones has gone into administration and receivership, and some of its 38 stores likely to close before the Christmas holidays.
A woman suffered serious head injuries when a firearm was discharged during an armed home robbery in Isabella Plains in August.
Advocates have urged for existing small businesses earning less than $10 million a year to be carved out from increases to taxes on trusts.
Financial pain, contempt for Canberra, a white-hot immigration debate and the Bondi massacre have made Australians more miserable and fragmented.
Community consultation has opened on plans for a new suburb in Canberra's north-west that could accommodate around 3000 homes.
Canberra Liberals MLAs Mark Parton and Deborah Morris will host a community safety forum in Tuggeranong on Monday (November 9) following a series of violent incidents in the district.
Restricted access to AI, compulsory civics lessons and anti-Semitism education will form the basis of a nationwide curriculum overhaul.
