Safety fears and conspiracy theories about the feed additive Bovaer have been circulating on social media, but the maker and Australia's peak livestock body are defending its use.

The funding is aimed at increasing the domestic refining of critical minerals, which are key to technologies used in the transition to green energy.

An upper house committee voted to refer its report to the corruption watchdog because of "unanswered questions" about the premier's involvement in the Rosehill Racecourse proposal.

After months of saving, households are starting to feel confident enough to spend. Some economists say it is an early indication the stage 3 tax cuts are finally having an impact.

Authorities are investigating after a 29-year-old man was killed at a mineral exploration site in WA's remote northern Goldfields.

A team of "global colour experts" have unveiled the colour of the year and no, it's not brat green.  

The Australian Workers' Union wants the government to scrap its plans to offload management of two popular Victorian ski resorts to a private operator.

George Alex and his four co-offenders faced a marathon six-month trial in the NSW Supreme Court over the scheme.

Woolworths has won its bid against the United Workers Union, with the Fair Work Commission finding the union has been unfairly negotiating with the supermarket giant.

Boeing's guilty plea is blocked under a deferred prosecution agreement in the case which dates back to two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.

An international investigation exposes an alleged Russian billion-dollar money laundering network whose reach is said to have spanned more than 30 countries.

The homes in Bellamack were found to be riddled with defects such as water leaks and cracked tiles, making them unsafe during severe weather.

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin breaks through the $US100,000 barrier for the first time, after a surge in value this year on the increasing promise of a Donald Trump presidency and a recent spike on its realisation.

A well-known drinks company that operates out of a 159-year-old brewery in regional Victoria avoids liquidation after going into administration earlier this year.

As a new Spirit of Tasmania vessel sits in storage in Scotland, its operator is "urgently" trying to find someone to lease it to in Europe. Interest from New Zealand has been ruled out, while a new Sydney service has been considered.

A large number of Americans' data has been stolen in a telecoms attack allegedly carried out by a Chinese hacking group dubbed "Salt Typhoon," and according to one senator, the extent and depth of the hack is "absolutely mind-boggling".

Global mining giants are urging the federal government to push ahead with a promised overhaul of environmental laws, after the prime minister shut down Senate negotiations.

Sydney-based management company The Junkyard, run by Craig Ivanoff, has stranded dozens of comedians without representation, just weeks before comedy festival season kicks off.

The financial regulator has taken action against a clothing retailer over concerns the store disputes about exposing vulnerable Aboriginal customers to financial risk.

Truckies and transporters say the state's heavy haulage routes are dangerous and "below poor" condition and want Main Roads to better maintain them.