The 'sledgehammer tax': Drought-hit businesses call for payroll tax exemption
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:07:36 +1100

Drought and bushfires are hitting the NSW Government's bottom line and regional businesses are demanding the state start pulling economic levers to save jobs and towns.

How one beloved video store defies the streaming era to keep thriving after 40 years
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:04:29 +1100

Defying the trend of video shops closing their doors, one store in Thirroul, the longest-serving business in town, has survived for almost 40 years. The owners share their secrets of success.

No warning over asbestos removal during NBN rollout sparks resident's safety fears
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 08:51:53 +1100

An Adelaide resident is left shocked as contractors for NBN Co start removing asbestos outside her home without warning, weeks after a similar incident in WA.

Digger donations: Billionaire Chau Chak Wing donating millions to Australian veterans
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:07:49 +1100

While political parties have stopped accepting his money, Chau Chak Wing is being hailed as a "proud and generous Australian" for donating more than $2 million to charities that help veterans.

Analysis: As bushfires rage you have to wonder about Morrison's political skills
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:13:07 +1100
Having lost control of the discussion about bushfires and what to do about them, there is little sign that Scott Morrison knows how to offer reassuring leadership, writes Laura Tingle.
Trump on brink of impeachment after Judiciary Committee approves charges
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 07:44:15 +1100

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before politicians depart for the holidays.

Opinion: If you don't get why people like cricket, last night in Perth is a good place to start
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:00:14 +1100
For fans of Test cricket, explaining why we like cricket is not always easy, but the first half-hour under lights as Australia were running rampant against New Zealand's world-class batsmen is about as good as it gets, writes Geoff Lemon.

If you don't get why people like cricket, last night in Perth is a good place to start
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:36:18 +1100

For fans of Test cricket, explaining why we like cricket is not always easy, but the first half-hour under lights as Australia were running rampant against New Zealand's world-class batsmen is about as good as it gets, writes Geoff Lemon.

Tiger roars the US team back into Presidents Cup contention
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:23:18 +1100

At one point it looked as if the Internationals were flying towards an unassailable Presidents Cup lead, but a Tiger Woods-led US team recovers to leave the contest evenly poised.

Starc blasts through New Zealand top order after Australia posts strong total
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:11:20 +1100

After Australia posts 416 all out thanks to some gritty lower order batting before Mitchell Starc takes four wickets to put the hosts well in control in Perth.

Magpies star Dayne Beams steps away from AFL to deal with mental health
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:58:38 +1100

Collingwood's Dayne Beams steps away from the AFL for an indefinite period as he continues to concentrate on his mental health, saying it and football feel like "competing priorities".