Six Melbourne shops forced shut over illicit tobacco the 'first of many'
ABC News Australia11 Sept 2026
In short: Six stores in Melbourne have been ordered to close for up to 90 days by Tobacco Licensing Victoria inspectors.
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top 86%‘Forever in our hearts’: Family breaks silence
PerthNowby Paige Fryer11 Sept 2026
‘Forever in our hearts’: Family breaks silence after cousins die in crash The family of two young cousins killed in a horror crash in Melbourne’s west has broken their silence, saying the children...
Sea of red for miners, metals as Aussie market slumps
PerthNowby Adrian Black11 Sept 2026
Sea of red for miners, metals as Aussie market slumps The Australian share market is careening toward its worst week since the US-Iran war began, as surging oil prices pressure bond yields and...
Sydney Roosters claim NRLW minor premiership after another perfect season
ABC News Australia11 Sept 2026
The Bulldogs have flirted with the biggest upset in NRLW history before the undefeated Roosters charged home in the final 20 minutes for a 42-12 win at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner11 Sept 2026
Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer Daniel Billings' floods of texts and calls to Molly Ticehurst swing wildly from affectionate requests for cuddles to threats like, "I will...
Former assistant principal found not guilty of rape
PerthNowby Alex Mitchell11 Sept 2026
Former assistant principal found not guilty of rape A retired assistant principal has been acquitted of raping a primary school student.
'Questions to answer': treasurers spar over credit blow
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman11 Sept 2026
'Questions to answer': treasurers spar over credit blow The federal and Queensland treasurers are pointing the finger at one another over an impending downgrade to the Sunshine State's credit...
Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
ABC News Australiaby George Yankovich and Emma Pedler11 Sept 2026
In short: Rumi on Louth has been listed for sale, prompting questions from former workers and customers with unused vouchers.
Europe takes the heat • Michael Jacobs
Inside Storyby Administrator11 Sept 2026
As the European summer comes to an end, an intriguing question emerges. Will the record-breaking heat and wildfires that have devastated the continent over the past four months make any difference...
Apartment buyer facing $40k shortfall as Bathla collapse puts discount offer at risk
ABC News Australiaby Lin Lin11 Sept 2026
In short: An apartment buyer fears she will have to pay almost $40,000 extra at settlement after property developer Bathla collapsed last month.
Policy forcing doctors into homelessness, inquiry hears
PerthNowby Will Nicholas11 Sept 2026
Policy forcing doctors into homelessness, inquiry hears Doctors are effectively being left homeless by a migration policy designed to fix rural healthcare shortages, a parliamentary committee has...
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland
ABC News Australiaby Sophie Johnson11 Sept 2026
In short: Varroa destructor mite has been confirmed in two Far North Queensland beehives. The new incursions mark the northernmost detection in the country.
Luke Sayers apologises as ex-wife's lewd photo defamation case settles
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Longbottom11 Sept 2026
In short: Luke and Cate Sayers have settled a high-profile defamation case brought over a lewd photo posted to the former Carlton president's social media last year.
Toilets, sanitary bins on construction sites should be 'no brainer'
ABC News Australiaby Lish Fejer11 Sept 2026
In short: Canberra women in construction say there are often no toilets at worksites, particularly on residential jobs.
Ex-Carlton, PwC boss settles lawsuit about lewd pic
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto11 Sept 2026
Ex-Carlton, PwC boss settles lawsuit about lewd pic Embattled former AFL club president Luke Sayers has apologised to his former wife for the harm he caused as her defamation case over a lewd photo...
Yes, it’s the economy, stupid. But One Nation is outflanking the government on messaging, too
The Conversation Australiaby Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor of Politics, Adelaide University11 Sept 2026
Labor is no doubt dreading the likelihood of further interest rate rises, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers talking up the economy.
Neil Armfield on Death of a Salesman's relevance to a modern world for sale
ABC News Australiaby Malcolm Sutton11 Sept 2026
It's fair to say a lot has changed since American playwright Arthur Miller wrote Death of a Salesman in 1948.
Big update on bitter AFL d**k pic legal battle
PerthNowby Liam Beatty11 Sept 2026
Defamation battle between Luke Sayers and estranged wife Cate ends with confidential settlement A bitter legal battle between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his estranged wife has ended...
Global bonds fall as oil prices inflame inflation risks
PerthNowby Staff Writers11 Sept 2026
Global bonds fall as oil prices inflame inflation risks Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors...
Police settle lawsuit after visits leave kids 'in fear'
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews11 Sept 2026
Police settle lawsuit after visits leave kids 'in fear' Two mothers have settled a trespass case against police after officers turned up at their house multiple times a day and during the night to...