3 h. ago ASX closes lower as Middle East tensions linger; Banks slump

The Australian sharemarket dipped on Friday after global markets skidded overnight as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors.

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3 h. ago On omakase restaurant in Redfern that turns dinner into a show

There’s a new rendition of Stairway to Heaven. You’ll find it at R by Raita Noda, a 15-seat Japanese fine diner on Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

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5 h. ago Proteomics flags US rollout of kidney test at global diabetes summit

Proteomics International has launched its PromarkerD diagnostic test at a major diabetes event, offering early diabetic kidney disease detection to millions of Americans

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9 h. ago Mystery lagoon leak leaves South Bank beach closed, with no reopening date

Investigators are yet to find where the pool has been leaking and no time frame given for when it will reopen, warning of longer and more frequent closures as the lagoon continued to age.

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15 h. ago ASX set to slide, global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

European shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors. Wall Street was closed.

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15 h. ago ASX retreats as global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

The Australian sharemarket has opened lower on Friday after global markets skidded overnight as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors.

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15 h. ago Fashion out and menswear in as global retailers take prime city shops

Suitsupply is setting up in Flinders Lane, taking over cult fashion group Zambesi’s store.

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25 h. ago Reuben Cotter was left with a giant bump above his eye. It wasn’t from Jarome Luai

Maroons forward dismisses eye-gouge talk but was still left looking worse for wear after Origin II.

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27 h. ago ASX slips as investors track war in Middle East; Banks rise, miners fall

Caution reigned on the Australian sharemarket as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

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28 h. ago It’s matcha burnt cheesecake gelato, wagyu hot pot and more at this huge Japanese food precinct

Omi 380 is a mega dining hall featuring all the current hits of Japanese food.

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31 h. ago ASX treads water as investors track war in Middle East; Fed stays on hold

The Australian sharemarket stays in cautious as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

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34 h. ago Monitor for symptoms: Health warning issued after Sydney outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to monitor for symptoms after three Potts Point residents developed the disease in the city’s latest outbreak.

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35 h. ago AFL in talks to bring back the Big V as battle with NRL heats up

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzy Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli.

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35 h. ago Man arrested, stolen car found abandoned after terrifying rampage through Northland

A man has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was driven through Northland Shopping Centre, sending shoppers scurrying and triggering the second lockdown in a month.

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39 h. ago This developer wants to keep Pesutto on a leash. What’s worse, Liberals are entertaining the idea

Property developer Hilton Grugeon has offered the former Victorian Liberal leader a $1 million lifeline that would save his political career, for now. But there are astonishing strings attached.

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45 h. ago State of Origin Game II as it happened: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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45 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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46 h. ago Munster’s Maroons hold out Blues tide to set up Sydney decider

Queensland held off what would have been the biggest comeback in Origin history to pip NSW 26-24, sending the series to a game-three decider at Accor Stadium in three weeks.

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49 h. ago State of Origin to make an AFL return? Out west, they’re keen

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzie Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli under the concept being floated. And the match could happen before the start of next season.

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51 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 34 as it happened: Defence barrister Colin Mandy tells jury accused mushroom cook wanted to be close to in

Patterson’s barrister will continue his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

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