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Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:43:58 +0000Almost every Chinese billionaire has one American dream. But now it's turning into a nightmare
For decades, Chinese billionaires and entrepreneurs have dreamt of their companies making it on the New York stock exchange, but now they face the risk of being delisted if Beijing does not step back.Â
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:33:33 +0000Melbourne Uni to 'dramatically' reduce reliance on casuals after underpayment scandal
Melbourne University's provost Nicola Phillips has apologised for underpayment at the institution and announced the university would overhaul its employment model and "dramatically" reduce its reliance on casual staff in response to the scan...
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:53:42 +0000US politicians say this'll 'blow the roof off': Here's what to expect from January 6 Capitol riot hearing
After almost a year of investigating the deadly riots, US politicians will air their findings in prime time, with some saying the testimony that's coming will "blow the roof off the House". Here's what we know so far.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:43:14 +0000These men were captured after fighting for Ukraine. Now they could face the death penalty
Three men are at risk of facing the death penalty after they were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. Here's what we know about the case.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:07:50 +0000Australia's energy ministers have an 11-point plan. Here's why it won't ease prices any time soon
Amid a "perfect storm" for energy prices and Australians' surging power bills, energy ministers across the country were meeting to make a plan. Here's what we know about it.Â
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:04:04 +0000'Dramatic' changes to Centrelink rules are starting next month. Some jobseekers are 'absolutely terrified'
Major changes to unemployment services begin in under a month – but many of the 800,000 jobseekers who’ll be affected are still unclear on exactly how.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:20:43 +0000Police camera records accused's conversations of 'attempted honour killing'
Translated recordings of police body-worn footage has provided "relevant evidence" of an attempted honour killing in Adelaide, a court has heard.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:58:32 +0000Parks Victoria refuses to confirm if it's behind brumby carcasses found hidden in national park
A Parks Victoria spokesperson confirms "planning and implementation" of its reduction plan as a brumby preservation group claims finding more than 30 carcasses in Barmah National Park.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:12:23 +0000Judge scathing of scout master's 'terrifying and traumatic' abuse of six boys
A former scout master who committed sexual offences against six boys throughout a 14-year period is sentenced to eight years in jail, with the judge describing his crimes as "evil and despicable".
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:34:17 +0000ACT set to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine
Under the proposed law, police would continue to crack down on dealers but people found with small amounts would be fined rather than charged.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:30:25 +0000Will your bank pass on the rise? What about interest rates for savings accounts? Your interest rate questions answered
Following the RBA's decision to raise the cash rate, many Australians have been left with more questions than answers. Here are your interest rate questions answered.Â
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:04:54 +0000Accused was living with missing woman in Glass House Mountains murder case, police say
Human remains found in a forestry area on Queensland's Sunshine Coast are thought to be those of 57-year-old Donna Howe, from Caboolture.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:10:14 +0000A $900,000 monthly gas bill spells trouble for this business. It says Australia's food security is next
Businesses say the soaring price of gas is threatening to close them down, which could put Australia's food security at risk if the crisis is not solved soon.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:55:37 +0000Families of Brisbane hit-and-run victims say six-year jail term for driver is 'grossly inadequate'
Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field were struck by vehicle being driven by a drug- and alcohol-affected teenager on Australia Day last year. Ms Leadbetter was 24-weeks pregnant at the time.Â
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:37:05 +000010 killed, village buried, as heavy flooding continues across south and central China
Historic downpours in central and southern China are damaging villages and displacing more than 200,000, with more heavy rain expected.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:31:55 +0000Sri Lanka president's younger brother resigns from parliament amid economic crisis
Basil Rajapaksa, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's younger brother, has resigned from Sri Lanka's parliament a month after their elder brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, resigned as prime minister after prolonged protests against the country's economi...
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:52:03 +0000'A litany of egregious breaches of duty': Construction company fined $450,000 over worksite death of Thomas Magi
Construction company Better Building Holdings is fined in the ACT Industrial Court for failing to implement adequate safety protections on a Denman Prospect worksite where a worker died in 2020.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:43:31 +0000French court rejects bid to annul New Caledonia independence referendum result
Only 44 per cent of eligible voters turned out for the third and maybe final independence referendum, so what did the court in France have to say and why did so few people participate?Â
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:02:38 +0000'Unspeakable tragedy': Garbage truck driver not at fault over 4yo boy's death
There was no way a garbage truck driver could have seen a four-year-old Launceston boy on his bike before a fatal accident last year, a coroner finds.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:17:39 +0000Chris Dawson's twin brother tells court babysitter 'had motive' to kill wife
Chris Dawson's murder trial hears his second wife "had a motive" to kill his first spouse, Lynette, and that she once allegedly threatened to "get rid" of her.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:39:02 +0000Former Australian Olympic swimming team physio accused of child sex offences
Peter John Wells is accused of several charges, including three counts of indecent treatment of children.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:36:47 +0000Joint inquests to be held for six victims of Tasmania's Hillcrest school jumping castle tragedy
The inquests into the deaths of six children in a school jumping castle tragedy will be held jointly and likely feature evidence from weather and engineering experts, the Tasmanian coroner says — while cautioning it is "very difficult" to ...
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000The reason the cost of living crisis is hitting Australians so hard
It's not an exaggeration to say millions of Australian households are needing to foot hundreds of extra dollars a week to keep a roof over their head, the lights on and food on the table — and wages aren't keeping up, writes David Taylor.Â...
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:26:15 +0000'It makes me sick': Munster unhappy with how NSW star's head knock was handled in opening Origin tackle
The Blues' team doctor says he saw the initial collision between Isaah Yeo and Josh Papali'i, but the bunker did not show him footage of the NSW star stumbling after the fact.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 01:52:57 +0000Scientists warn backing projects like Woodside's Scarborough will make meeting climate targets more difficult
Climate scientists are warning now is not the time to back big new gas developments, as the new Albanese government throws its support behind Woodside's mega Scarborough gas projects.