'Great Friday' for winemakers ready to 'instantly' resume shipments of China-bound drops
While wine authorities say getting Australian exports to China back to pre-tariff levels could be "a matter of years", many in the industry are not only rejoicing, but getting set to resume shipments.
South Korea's ambassador to Australia resigns after less than a month in the job
South Korea's new ambassador to Australia has resigned after less than a month in the job, as he faces a corruption probe at home.
SA Voice voter turnout low, but successful candidate urges 'give us a chance'
Just a fraction of eligible voters cast their ballot in the first election for South Australia's state-based First Nations Voice to Parliament — but one of the successful candidates has cautioned against making judgements based on the turnout.
TV presenter declared Sunshine Coast mayor
Rosanna Natoli has won the race to lead one of Queensland's largest councils, and will serve alongside her husband Joe Natoli who has been re-elected as a councillor.
'They didn't want me there': How hostile architecture is just another thing homeless people have to deal with
Experts say the design of public furniture, like park benches, is becoming increasingly hostile — and its having a big impact on our most vulnerable people.
King Charles stresses importance of friendship 'in a time of need' after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III praises people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need" in a recorded message delivered to a pre-Easter church service, which the monarch missed as he continued to undergo cancer treatment.
Aged care workers will soon get a massive pay rise, but can providers afford it?
With 69 per cent of residential aged care homes running at a loss, many hope the federal government will fully fund a recent pay rise awarded to the sector's workers.
In 20 pictures: Stories you may have missed from the Asia Pacific this week
Palm Sunday in the Philippines, Chinese rocket launches and a Japanese 'poo' museum — the Asia Pacific this week in pictures.
Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell resigns from Jacqui Lambie Network
Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell will sit on the crossbench as an independent after announcing she is resigning from the Jacqui Lambie Network.
China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine
China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine, offering a potential lifeline to an industry struggling with low prices and global oversupply.
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Federal opposition may support rushed immigration laws less than a day after delaying vote
All major parties have referred the new laws to a Senate committee which will report back in May, with the opposition indicating it will support the legislation.
The Alice Springs youth curfew has been called a 'circuit breaker', but some say a broader approach is needed
Scenes of violence and unrest in Alice Springs prompted the NT government to declare a two-week youth curfew in the town on Wednesday. Here's what some community members have to say about the plan.
Coles affirms it will keep taking cash as Armaguard rejects lifeline package
Cash transport company Armaguard has rejected a multi-million-dollar funding deal to help it avert insolvency, as supermarket giant Coles confirms its cash collection and processing services with the company have resumed.
National corruption watchdog claims first scalp over alleged airport bribe solicitation
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has landed its first blow, with a former employee of the Western Sydney Airport charged with allegedly asking for a $200,000 bribe.
Western Australia's $150,000 Canberra 'hub' is open for business. It's not an embassy — but what is it?
WA opens a "hub" in Canberra to promote the state's interests — but the premier says it's not about stepping up the GST carve-up fight. Not everyone's convinced it's a worthwhile initiative.
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