The local share market has closed flat after A2 Milk entered a trading halt pending an acquisition announcement. See how the day unfolded.

Anthony Albanese has said any negative gearing changes must not constrain housing supply, but has pointed to research which says housing would become more affordable.

The RSPCA has released its latest animal cruelty hotspots in WA, with the South West seeing an increase in reports. 

A facility in Bowral, NSW that charges clients up to $25,000 per week has been accused of operating without the necessary development approval, prompting backlash from some residents.

The government's multi-employer bargaining reform is set face its first test, as three coal mining giants launch a bid to appeal a decision forcing them to engage in the practice. 

The Victorian government called a snap public holiday-eve press conference to announce the budget blowout.

An Alice Springs brewery will be allowed to continue selling takeaway alcohol on days other businesses in the town are banned following an investigation by the NT Liquor Commission.

A record number of Australian suburbs now have a median house or unit value above $1 million, according to a new report.

The former Australian treasurer and ambassador to the United States, Joe Hockey, says the US dollar will grow weaker under either of the platforms of US presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He also warned the Republican that he had made "absurd" spending commitments.

A new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found many Australians have lost trust in supermarkets as it investigates the mega grocers' market power and potential barriers to entry in the sector.

Mr Chalmers is in Beijing to co-chair the first Australia-China Strategic Economic Dialogue in seven years, as well as to better understand the challenges facing the Chinese economy.

Indie rock duo Royel Otis lead the nominations pack over ARIA favourites Dom Dolla, Kylie Minogue, Troye Sivan and Amy Shark.  

With three SA tomato businesses, including a major supplier, forced into quarantine because of the outbreak of a crop virus, workers like Sharon Tarisesei have lost their jobs, and are apprehensive about securing future employment.

Licensing approvals have been granted for a uranium exploration project in a remote area of South Australia. The project, spanning a total 3,000 square kilometres, is expected to start in October.

Three-line email calls off an international conglomerate's bid to conduct Australia's largest seismic blast survey in search of gas in the Otway Basin.