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BusinessAustralian Associated PressRecovery exceeds all expectations: RBA
Australia's economic recovery has exceeded all expectations and that will be reflected in the Reserve Bank's latest policy statement, central bank deputy governor Guy Debelle says.The RBA will on Friday release its quarterly statement on monetary policy containing its latest economic forecasts.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPM set to unveil India flight restart plan
Scott Morrison is expected to announce the restart of Australian repatriation flights from India after a proposal was reportedly approved by the cabinet national security committee.In a meeting on Thursday, the committee signed off on the plan to start repatriating Australians stranded in India as early as next week, the ABC reports.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSydneysiders mask up as virus link sought
Sydneysiders are again wearing masks on public transport, in supermarkets and Uber rides as health officials race to figure out how COVID-19 escaped hotel quarantine.Restrictions for Greater Sydney were reimposed on Wednesday, including mandatory masks in indoor settings, a 20-person cap on indoor gatherings, and a ban on singing.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHayne jury believed victim, so did judge
In the judge's mind, the honesty of the young woman who accused disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne of raping her was never in doubt.District Court Judge Helen Syme - who jailed Hayne on Thursday for five years and nine months with a minimum three years and eight months - said a jury believed the woman's story and so did she.
ScienceAustralian Associated PressShooting stars to streak through night sky
Early risers and night owls will be treated to an "incredible display" as meteors streak across the sky at the end of the week.Keen eyes should be able to spot 15 to 20 shooting stars per hour during the display on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressRio Tinto CEO keen to develop new mines
Rio Tinto's new chief executive is keen for the company to consider developing new mining assets as it looks to expand its iron ore portfolio for the coming decade.Jakob Stausholm, who took over as chief executive in January, however clarified that the company would only consider opportunities that add value.
ScienceAustralian Associated PressNeed for speed led to seal swim evolution
Melbourne researchers have shed new light on the evolutionary mystery behind why some seals and sea lions swim differently from others.Unlike feet-propelled grey and harbor seals in the northern hemisphere, Australian-based fur seals and sea lions use wing-like front flippers for swimming.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDriver arrested after Vic truck hit-run
A driver has been arrested after his truck ploughed into a traffic light in central Melbourne, leaving five pedestrians injured including two critically.The truck driver did not stop to help the injured after the crash near the intersection of City Road and Power Street at Southbank on Thursday night.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKanishka Raffel new Archbishop of Sydney
Kanishka Raffel has been elected as the next Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, the first person from a non-European background to hold the position.Mr Raffel has been the Dean of Sydney for the past six years and previously led a large Anglican church in Perth for 16 years.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGas fired up with another $58.6m in budget
6 million of taxpayer money will be put towards the federal government's "gas-fired" recovery in next week's budget.7 million for early works to help gas infrastructure projects and $3.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Morally indefensible': Map shows Australia's controversial position
Australia has been thrust into the spotlight in a very important global issue.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaKiller's disturbing taunt before sex game death
A man made a disturbing taunt to his girlfriend moments before she died during an alcohol-fuelled sex game, a court has heard.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFive injured in Melbourne truck hit-run
A truck driver is on the run after ploughing into five pedestrians in central Melbourne.The truck hit a traffic light and a group of pedestrians near the intersection of City Road and Power Street at Southbank on Thursday night.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTruck ploughs into pedestrians, leaving two fighting for life
Five people have been injured, including two critically, after a truck ploughed into pedestrians in central Melbourne.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe three Aussie traits Canadian man's friends mock him for
Since moving to Australia, a Canadian has adopted few things that are uniquely Aussie - and his friends like to make fun of him for it.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHomecoming queen facing jail time over high school scandal
A mum and daughter are facing serious jail time over an alleged high school plot.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaShoppers reveal secret Coles and Woolworths discount code
A former employee has revealed the secret code that is hiding in plain sight on sales dockets and could save you big in your next shop.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPowerball 1303: The numbers you need to score $20 million
The numbers are in for Powerball's Thursday night draw, with $20 million up for grabs. Here are the numbers you need to know.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressRio cops shareholder backlash over payouts
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has faced a shareholder revolt over payouts to its executives who departed following the Juukan Gorge destruction.The company has received a "first strike" after more than 60 per cent of shareholders - well above the 25 per cent threshold - voted against its remuneration report.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSinister find inside Queensland family's roof
People were horrified to see what snake catchers found in a family's roof on Wednesday.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressLow rates for quite some time to come: RBA
Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle says Australia's economic recovery has exceeded all expectations, but insists significant monetary policy support will be required for quite some time to come.Addressing an online event for an audience in Perth on Thursday, Dr Debelle said economic growth was now back to its pre-pandemic level while employment was above it.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAustralia responds to China's 'blatant' move of retaliation
China's latest affront to Australia has been slammed as 'disappointing' as the two nations' relations continue to deteriorate.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCovid nurse and two relatives die in tragic 'murder-suicide'
A mother, who worked as a nurse, has died in what might be a murder-suicide, with her sisters sharing a heartfelt message.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaGirl's terrifying encounter with shark near swimmers at beach
Anela Rezentes, 6, said her 'soul left her body' after she was brushed by the frantic blacktip shark at the busy beach.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPorter wants parts of ABC defence erased
Former attorney-general Christian Porter is seeking to strike out parts of the ABC's defence in defamation proceedings concerning historical rape allegations.The public broadcaster's defence contains material that is "evasive or ambiguous" and/or scandalous, according to an application filed on behalf of Mr Porter.
