Latest Business News

Share market shrugs off Greek debt limbo

The Australian share market has edged higher despite a lack of resolution on a new bailout package for Greece and its debt-swap deal with private creditors.

NAB posts profit, vows lowest interest rate

National Australia Bank vows to offer the lowest mortgage rate of the big four banks for the rest of this year as it announced an unaudited quarterly profit of $1.6 billion.

World markets dip on Greek deal delays

Stocks in the United States and Europe have closed lower as investors continue to wait for Greece to accept the terms of its latest bailout package.

Taxi driver stripped of licence after watching rape

The Department of Transport has stripped a driver of his taxi licence despite the man being cleared of a rape charge.

Insurance taskforce formed for flood victims

An insurance taskforce has been established to ensure flood-affected residents in south-west Queensland can lodge claims as quickly as possible.

Latest Environment News

Algae easing allows Torrens reopening

Adelaide's Torrens Lake is being reopened for water activities.

River rubbish clean up ordered after derailment

Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson says his government has ordered companies involved in a trail derailment to clean up rubbish in the Edith River.

Locusts warning for SA farmers

Farmers are being urged to spray for locusts as more become evident across areas of South Australia, including the mid-north.

Locusts swarm in mid-north SA
Rising numbers of locusts are evident in the mid-north of South Australia and farmers are warned to spray.

Park plan aimed at winning Greens preferences

The area of Torrens Island conservation park in Adelaide will be increased by 24 hectares.