1 hour ago Middle East oil giant abandons $30 billion bid for Australia’s Santos

Consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s foreign investment arm, XRG, has walked away from a deal, just days before the deadline for a binding deal.

Economics

4 h. ago Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

The federal government is set to court industry support as it announces an upgraded emissions reduction target, while the Coalition’s net zero fight ramps up.

Politics

5 h. ago Super Retail board faces fresh legal battle for allegedly tampering with timesheets

Law firm Adero Law is preparing to mount a class action alleging thousands of store managers at Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac were underpaid for years.

Politics

5 h. ago How late night beers and a locked door led the Cats to ‘Ireland’s Nick Daicos’

Oisin Mullin will head into Friday night’s preliminary final with one of the biggest jobs in footy, ready to perform for the club that made him welcome before he even arrived.

Politics

8 h. ago Whitebark sells Canadian oil & gas assets to focus on Aussie growth

Whitebark Energy has sold its final 10% interest in the Wizard Lake oil and gas assets for C$141,486 to focus on local hydrocarbon, hydrogen and helium interests.

Events

8 h. ago How one Ricky Stuart sledge helped Raiders overcome finals heartbreak

All eyes were on the Canberra coach at Monday’s Mal Meninga Medal presentation after Sunday’s agonising loss to Brisbane. His first words broke the tension.

Politics

9 h. ago Conman allegedly posing as police officer in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating after receiving a report of a scam targeting residents and businesses in the Alpine and Wangaratta regions.

Events

11 h. ago TikTok beats trade war: Trump’s peculiar push to make app legal again

Talks between the US and China could see ownership of TikTok’s American business acquired by US shareholders.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘He was going to dob on me’: ABC journalist speaks after Trump threats

One Australian minister backed journalists’ right to ask “tough questions”, but Nationals MP Matt Canavan said the ABC’s US investigation was a waste of money.

Politics

12 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

Politics

16 h. ago From cargo to the cabin: Virgin Australia begins flying pets on planes

Your beloved four-legged family member will no longer have to travel in the cargo hold: but they will be required to stay in a pet carrier under a seat.

Transport

18 h. ago A year ago, this Hawk had to learn how to walk again. Now he’s starring in finals

Sam Butler overcome one of the more horrific injuries seen on a football field, only to then face another challenge ahead of what has become a stunning September run by the Hawks.

Sport

18 h. ago ASX set to slide, Wall Street drifts ahead of expected rate cut

US stocks are hanging around their record heights as the countdown ticks toward what Wall Street expects will be the first cut of the year to interest rates by the Federal Reserve.

Politics

18 h. ago It’s OK to speak ill of the dead. In fact, sometimes we must

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a tragedy. But I cannot speak kindly of a person who, when living, was filled to the brim with hate.

Events

21 h. ago ‘You’re hurting Australia’: Trump threatens ABC journalist in fiery clash

The US president implied the ABC’s global affairs editor John Lyons was harming bilateral relations by asking questions about his business dealings while in office.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘You’re hurting Australia’: Trump threatens ABC journalist in extraordinary clash

The US president implied the ABC’s global affairs editor John Lyons was harming bilateral relations by asking questions about his business dealings while in office.

Politics

29 h. ago Aguia study tips 150% leap in free cash flow for Brazilian phosphate

Aguia Resources has delivered a powerful update for its Brazilian Tres Estrades project, with its pre-tax free cash flow rocketing by 150%.

Economics

29 h. ago Putin takes aim at Russian confectionery billionaire who has ties to Australia

Denis Shtengelov built his company from the streets of his Siberian hometown into a global empire. Now he’s in Moscow’s sights, accused of supplying Ukrainian forces with food.

Politics

29 h. ago Putin plots to seize billions from Russian snack king who has ties to Australia

Denis Shtengelov built his company from the streets of his Siberian hometown into a global empire. Now he’s in Moscow’s sights, accused of supplying Ukrainian forces with food.

Politics

30 h. ago ‘No one knows’: Injured jockey speaks for first time about spinal injury

Apprentice Tom Prebble, 23, says he still doesn’t know if he will regain movement and feeling after his race fall.

Events