Pastoral company fined record $45,000 for Queensland biosecurity breaches
The Queensland Department of Primary Industries says anyone doing the wrong thing will held accountable. (ABC News: Kristy O'Brien)
· Brandon Long
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Georgia Voll has hit the third fastest T20 international century ever scored by an Australian woman. (Getty Images: Jason McCawley)
Millions of Aussies could get $2465 more each year under new push
About three million Australians could earn $2465 more each year under a new proposal floated ahead of the annual wage review.The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for a 5 per cent increase to the minimum wage when the Fair Work Commission reviews and renews rates for July 1.This would lift the fu…
· Yashee Sharma
Georgia Voll cracks quick-fire ton as Australia sweep West Indies T20 series
Australia 211-7; West Indies 61-3 | Australia win by 40 runs (DLS)
· Australian Associated Press
European wine, chocolate and cars to become cheaper in Australia amid landmark trade deal with EU
Australian manufacturers can call their wares parmesan and kransky, but terms like feta, romano and gruyere will be eventually phased out
· Australian Associated Press
In-form Talia Gibson’s dream run ended by Elena Rybakina at Miami Open
Australian loses 6-2, 6-2 in last 16 against world No 2 Kazakh
· Agencies
Social media tributes flow for boys who died in motorbike crash
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Volunteer firefighter in hospital after injury during planned burn
The incident occurred during a routine planned burn in Victoria's south-west. (Supplied: CFA)
· Jean Bell
Sydney man allegedly intended to kill ex-girlfriend in stabbing, jury told
Anthony Monteleone is accused of stabbing his former girlfriend at a gym car park in Sydney's Alexandria. (Facebook)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Head chef steps down at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
The head chef and culinary director at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Alex Prichard, today announced he will step down to open a “small but ambitious” restaurant, Sara Dining, in Berry on NSW’s South Coast.
· Bianca Hrovat
Social media tributes flow fpr boys who died in motorbike crash
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Real estate agent jailed after skimming $130,000 off trusts, tenants
A Redlands real estate agent who had tenants pay sham fees directly into her private account and falsified records for 196 transfers will spend at least eight months behind bars, a court has ruled.
· Catherine Strohfeldt
Los Spurs aplastan 136-111 al Heat y logran su sexta victoria seguida
Victor Wembanyama (1), de los Spurs de San Antonio dispara un triple sobre Bam Adebayo (13), del Heat de Miami, durante la primera mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA, el lunes 23 de marzo de 2026, en Miami. (AP Foto/Lynne Sladky)
· Tim Reynolds
Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram post in first of its kind penalty
Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’
· Josh Taylor
El Thunder aplasta a unos 76ers diezmados y encadena su 12da. victoria seguida
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), del Thunder de Oklahoma City, se alza para encestar frente a Adem Bona (30), de los 76ers de Filadelfia, durante la primera mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA, el lunes 23 de marzo de 2026, en Filadelfia. (AP Foto/Matt Slocum)
· Aaron Bracy
Banned doula ordered to break silence over influencer’s fatal free birth
Banned doula Emily Lal has been ordered to give evidence to a coronial inquest into the death of a Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke, who suffered a fatal haemorrhage following a so-called free birth.
· Henrietta Cook
More than 100 petrol stations run out of fuel across Victoria
The Victorian government says fuel shortages at more than 100 service stations are likely only temporary. (ABC News: John Gunn)
How Melbourne Zoo prepares its primates for heatwaves
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Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact
CANBERRA, Australia — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.
· Agence France-Presse
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane granted day release
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Commissions for strata managers could be banned under proposed model
Commissions paid to strata managers could be banned in NSW under a fee-for-service proposal. (ABC Coffs Coast: Claire Simmonds)
· Jessica Kidd
EU and Australia finalize free trade agreement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands after signing a joint statement during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)
Australia, Europe strike long-awaited free-trade agreement
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Australia gets $10 billion-a-year boost after almost a decade of waiting
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Daniel Jeffrey
Two adorable lion cubs born on Valentine’s Day are thriving at Werribee Zoo
An African lioness received the ultimate gift on Valentine’s Day, welcoming two little cubs to the lion pride at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
New territory announces extra public holiday for Anzac Day 2026
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Rebecca Masters
Warning to airlines as domestic airfares set to soar
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
He’s one of the godfathers of the Australian start-up sector. So why isn’t he a billionaire?
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· Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The dodgy Medicare text you need to ignore
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· April Glover
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ Season 2 On Acorn TV, Where Jay And Mary Swan Settle In A Small Town With A History Of Murder And Missing Kids
Australia’s brand of small-town mystery is different than we see from most other countries, mainly because the small towns are tiny and insular, and the people who live there wear their biases on their sleeves (they’re also full of crocs, but that’s another matter). It definitely helps inform Acorn TV‘s prequel seri…
· Joel Keller
More than 5000 rooms are planned in these Sydney suburbs. None will count as a home
A Sydney council is pushing back against the rapid rise of co-living developments, warning a housing model intended to improve affordability is reshaping entire suburbs while failing to count towards the official housing target it must meet over the next three years.
· David Barwell
After 14 years in visa limbo, Ferdos felt conflicted as Iran’s soccer team gained asylum
Ferdos, an Iranian refugee, spoke at a press conference in Canberra on Tuesday. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
· Sbsaustralia
NSW government shelves changes to Crown land laws after outcry from Aboriginal land councils
A protest at NSW parliament house on Tuesday saw a coalition of Aboriginal land councils from across the state voice their opposition to the proposed amendments, which have now been put on hold.
· Nitvaustralia
Meat exporters criticise $10 billion free trade agreement as Australia, EU hail 'win-win'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with prime minister Anthony Albanese to sign several agreements, including a historic free trade agreement. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
· Sbsaustralia
Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?
The luxury car tax has been cut for zero-emission cars. Source: AAP / JONO SEARLE
· Sbsaustralia
Deputy premier again defends Olympic rowing venue as new report leaked
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· Aaron Kelly
Teachers in Victoria strike for first time in 13 years, with classes cancelled at about 500 public schools
Australian Education Union members to rally outside state parliament in dispute over pay and conditions
· Benita Kolovos
Minutes before Trump's announcement, $800 million in trades made on oil prices
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Nick Pearson
Queensland to ban under-16s from e-bikes
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E-bike crackdown might have ‘serious unintended consequences’ for tourism
New licence laws will damage Queensland’s tourism economy, with visitors banned from using Neuron or Lime e-scooters or bikes to travel around destinations such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast, an industry body has warned.
· Felicity Caldwell
Queensland to ban under-16s from e-bikes in major safety overhaul
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Emily McPherson
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
NT rivers at risk of renewed flooding as Adelaide River surveys damage
A handful of Adelaide River homes were inundated by flooding on Monday. (Supplied: Andrew Roberts)
· Tilda Colling
Tana Umaga, Mike Blair named assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
Australia’s rugby coach Dave Rennie walks on the field before their their rugby union match against England in Brisbane, Australia, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard, File)
As regular Australians struggle, gas companies are making massive profits and paying minimal tax. It is perverse | Rod Sims
Australia’s gas belongs to all of us. The benefits should be shared fairly rather than hoarded by companies that pay some of the lowest taxes in the world
· Rod Sims
'Don't know whether he'll play again': Storm star's NRL future unknown
Eli Katoa is sitting out the 2026 season, but has taken up a coaching role at the Storm. (AAP: Darren England)
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Remote communities relying on diesel left vulnerable amid fuel crisis
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· Kimberley Putland
Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva lead new generation of friendly rivals
Teenage talent team up in doubles before playing each other at Miami Open in changing world of women’s game
· Tumaini Carayol
'No-one is feeling it more': New measures to protect truckies from fuel price spikes
Service stations in Australia are grappling with oil shortage and spike of fuel prices. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
· Sbsaustralia