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Retired soldiers helping with crop harvest

Retired soldiers are swapping their fatigues for farm gear and volunteering to help Australian growers hamstrung by labour shortages.

Aussie Alcott wins gold, defends Para tennis title

Dylan Alcott's dream of a "golden slam" is alive after the Australian won the Paralympics quad singles final against Dutchman Sam Schroder.

Book talk: 3 novels from Australian authors

This week, Michael Popple looks at three impressive novels from some talented Australian authors.

Jack Doohan throws Formula 3 title race wide open

Australian teenager Jack Doohan has given his Formula 3 championship title hopes a huge boost with back-to-back race victories at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

Is the Peppa Pig effect influencing Aussie kids?

Through all the efforts of home-schooling during lockdowns, it might be British cartoon character Peppa Pig that young Aussie children have paid most attention to.

Truckies on strike across Australia, could disrupt food supplies

Up to 7000 truckies are set go on strike for 24 hours from Friday, which could affect the nation's food and fuel supplies.

Truck strike could hit food, fuel supply

Food and fuel supplies could be affected over the weekend as thousands of truck drivers pull the handbrake over pay and conditions.

Australian home building costs through the roof

The cost of building a home is set to rise, with the Housing Industry Association's chief economist expecting the squeeze on Australia's construction industry to last well into next year.

Australian troops, planes bound for Kabul

More than 250 Australian defence personnel will be deployed to Afghanistan to support the government's effort to evacuate citizens and visa holders.

Unemployment rate to rise in weakened economy

The rapid decline in the unemployment rate to a decade low looks set to come to an end, a casualty of multiple virus restrictions across the country in recent weeks.

New tax to put the brakes on electric vehicle sales

Special taxes on electric cars are likely to put the brakes on sales in Australia, new research has found.

New home sales drop sharply in July

New home sales tumbled 20.5 per cent in July compared to a month earlier, with declines experienced in almost all major states.

Millions of Australians fill out census early

More than 2.4 million Australians have completed the census ahead of the official night in a move the government hopes will help stop another major crash.

Clinical trial targets dementia risk in middle aged

An Australian first clinical trial is aiming to reduce dementia risk in middle aged adults. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and almost 500,000 people have the disease.

Australian McDermott wins high jump silver

Australian Nicola McDermott has won the silver medal in the women's high jump at the Tokyo Olympics.

Belcher to carry flag at closing ceremony

Australia's most successful Olympic sailor Mat Belcher will carry the nation's flag at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games.

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