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Mining operations officially cease at Glendell as Glencore seeks approval for Mod 6 water storage
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (338+ words) This week marks the official end of coal mining operations at Glencore's Glendell mine near Singleton. Once the centre of a long and bitter dispute between those wishing to see mining continue at the site until 2045 and extract an additional…...
Top classics you can buy now on a budget
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (488+ words) Cars Guide's mission is to provide in-market car buyers with the independent information they need to make an informed purchase decision. Keeping enthusiasts up to date with the latest new model and industry news is also a key focus, as…...
Obese adults have similar heart risk to healthy weight
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (390+ words) Many adults who are obese have "indistinguishable" cholesterol and blood pressure levels compared to those with a healthy weight, according to a new study. In the past, obese adults were more likely to have increased blood pressure and higher levels…...
All frock and bubble at parliament's night of nights
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (438+ words) The nation's politicians, journalists, staffers and lobbyists have dressed up to let their hair down at the annual Midwinter Ball." The "Canberra Bubble" was the theme at Parliament's Great Hall for Wednesday night's event, which was hosted by the press…...
Two dead after wildfire guts house in Greece
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (129+ words) Two people have died after a wildfire gutted "a house in a forested settlement in "northern Greece. The fire "broke out in bushland on Tuesday afternoon and, fanned by strong winds, spread quickly and engulfed the house near "the village…...
This EV can't match practicality of Kia EV5
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (937+ words) Time's up! Our three-month long-term test of the Volkswagen ID. 5 Pro is over and I have so many thoughts about this electric car." It does some things way better than its rivals but misses the mark slightly in other areas. This…...
Accounting grad sacked after PM's bank account accessed
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (250+ words) An employee at one of the big four accounting firms has been sacked after he and another man allegedly accessed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking account. The men, aged 21 and 25, faced court on Tuesday over the breach which Australian…...
Aussies' love of fried chicken fires record revenue
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (283+ words) The operator of hundreds of KFC restaurants in Australia has booked record revenue despite cost-of-living pressures, as new products like the Zinger Banh Mi drew in more customers. Collins Foods, which operates KFC restaurants in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands,…...
Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (628+ words) Thousands of attacks and death threats are levelled at one of Australia's most prominent Jewish families each year, a royal commission has heard." Steven Lowy, the former Westpac co-chief executive and son of billionaire Frank Lowy, retains a personal security…...
Jewish girl feels safer in bomb shelter than in Sydney
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (508+ words) A survivor of the Bondi attacks who became the centre of online conspiracy theories says his daughter feels safer in Israeli bomb shelters than she does in Australia." The anti-Semitism royal commission has resumed in public view on Monday after…...