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Police said, despite widespread media reports of assault, there was no indication Colin Bettles was a victim of crime.

It's a sign WA's nickel industry is hanging by a thread in the face of crashing prices, an expert warns.

Soaring property prices, inherited wealth and fat superannuation balances are behind the forecast increase, new research says.

More than 50 fire trucks rushed to battle an out-of-control blaze sparked by a chemical explosion at a Derrimut factory yesterday.

The number of workers mandated to attend the office five days a week has doubled in the last 12 months, a new survey of 1000 Australian employees has found.

Multi-billionaire Mukesh Ambani has been throwing sumptuous pre-wedding celebrations as his son and heir prepares to tie the knot this week.

The telco didn't say exactly how much each plan would increase by, only that the rises across most of its offerings would be by between $2 and $4 a month.

A new industry-wide code is hoped to boost safety and combat gender-based violence online.

The move comes less than two months after a string of bakeries and other venues run by the restaurant's head chef, Shannon Kellam, were shut down.

The term allowed PayPal to keep fees that it had erroneously charged, if the small business involved didn't notify PayPal of the mistake within 60 days.

Australia's largest bookstore has been forced to appoint administrators after it failed to secure emergency funding.

About 500 workers were sacked last month and have been collectively owed an estimated $10.8 million in entitlements.

Sixty per cent of Gen Z dread making or accepting a phone call, while people aged 18 to 26 would prefer to text than talk on the phone.

Brewery owners are calling for more government support as rising costs force craft brewers to shut up shop around Australia.

Nike posted sluggish growth as the largest sportswear brand in the world faced rising competition, a consumer pullback in its key markets and strategy missteps.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has approved ANZ's $4.9 billion purchase of Suncorp's banking arm in a major step towards finalising the banking merger two years in the making.

If the Middle East airline is successful, experts say it could a potential deal could mean cheaper air fares on international flights.

Home owners who sell up are reaping financial gains worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, new research shows.

The asking price is believed to be in the region of $70 million.

The company offers a zero-interest alternative to credit cards and allows consumers to make purchases and pay back the money over six weekly automatic payments.

The announcement by the Melbourne independent producer is the latest in a series of business failures for the sector.

The department store has launched a takeover bid for a group of retail clothing brands including Just Jeans and Jay Jays.

But a restaurant has alerted customers there are no bacon and egg, mighty and sausage and egg muffins.

There are concerns over battery packaging, the recall notice said.

Guzman y Gomez has seen its valuation soar by more than 35 per cent after listing on the share market.

The construction and hospitality industries were among the hardest hit, new research has found.

The spelling and branding remain the same - but a change debuted during the Super Bowl this year.

One of Australia's biggest companies is closing an iron ore hub in Western Australia, citing costs and mine lifetime.

Small businesses are hoping for a spending boost next month fuelled by tax returns starting to land in the pockets of Australians.

American customers at the fast food giant's drive-throughs reported some hilarious mix-ups when they ordered meals using the emerging technology.

Liquidators said a number of bids from parties looking to revive the Pacific carrier had been received.

The AI boom continues to reshape the globe, with chip manufacturer Nvidia outstripping rival giants Microsoft and Apple to become the most valuable company in the world.

New research has ranked the world's most competitive economies for 2024, with results showing smaller, more agile countries have a key edge. Click through to see where Australia ranks.

A noise complaint has started a battle between a cafe and a nearby resident on Sydney's northern beaches.

Plenty more are on the verge of joining them, too, according to a new survey.

From mining engineers to legal professionals, here are the jobs that bring in the highest pay packets.

The betting giant announced today he would join the company in August, with a salary of $1.5 million plus bonuses.

The zone will see wind turbines at sea generate 2.9 gigawatts of reliable renewable power.

The accounting firm today announced its plan to restructure and simplify the its consulting division.

Sharon Walsh attempted to check-in to the Holiday Inn last weekend, but was caught short when staff requested an extra $300.

The would-be trademark arose from a Republican senator's comment about Trump's hand size - and the implications thereof.

It comes as Australia overtook the United States as the world's biggest consumer of fashion per capita.

Australian businesses had a problem with a lack of career progression , upskilling opportunities, and flexible work options according to the report which compared thirteen countries.

The average employee does nine hours of overtime a week. Over a year, that adds up to a huge sum in unpaid work.

The return of lobsters to the Chinese market would be a milestone in the federal government's ambition to stabilise bilateral relations.

The ACCC has warned a proposed acquisition between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse could stifle competition within the nation's pharmacy sector.

The airline today announced it was buying the remaining stake in Byron Bay founded TripADeal.

Ashy Bines has announced that her company will cease operation after four years.

A union says it is a 'dark day' for Australia's aviation industry, with regional communities across Australia left isolated.

Its multi-billion-dollar owner says cost-of-living pressures and shrinking beer market are the reasons for its decision.