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NSW man accused of Vic 'Spiderman' thefts

A man accused of "Spiderman" burglaries around Melbourne has faced court on 17 charges of stealing of cash and goods exceeding $500,000.
June 4, 5:45 pm
Super must fund retirement first: report

A new report says Australia's superannuation system should not be used for non-retirement projects, such as infrastructure, without careful consideration.
June 4, 5:38 pm
Police hunt for escaped cons, 35 years on

Police have confirmed they are still hunting for four escapees from WA prisons - one of whom has been on the run for 35 years.
June 4, 5:37 pm
Sydney court hears of lives lived and lost

The Sydney sentence hearing of nursing home fire murderer Roger Dean has heard of the lives of his victims.
June 4, 5:36 pm
Aust shares close firmer

The Australian share market rebounded on Tuesday, led by bargain-hunting among resource stocks .
June 4, 5:26 pm
A budget of broken promises: Qld Labor

Queensland's opposition party says Tuesday's budget contains higher taxes and charges which will hurt households.
June 4, 5:24 pm
RBA stays on hold, says cuts are working

The central bank has left the cash rate at 2.75 per cent at its June board meeting after making a quarter of a percentage point cut in May.
June 4, 5:24 pm
ACT budget aimed at insulating economy

The ACT government says its budget for 2013/14 budget will help insulate the territory from commonwealth public service and spending cuts.
June 4, 5:19 pm
Long lunches to return with PM Palmer

Businessman Clive Palmer says he'd abolish the fringe benefits tax on lunches and entertainment if he were elected prime minister in September.
June 4, 5:06 pm
Aust shares close firmer

The Australian share market rebounded on Tuesday, led by bargain-hunting among resource stocks .
June 4, 5:06 pm
Sydney bishop calls for Vatican reform

A former Sydney bishop says the Catholic Church needs to fundamentally change to address its abuse crisis.
June 4, 5:02 pm
Rates coudl still fall if economy dawdles

The RBA has left the way clear for further interest rate cuts, if the exchange rate stays high or below-average economic growth persists.
June 4, 5:00 pm
Another last-minute move for Tinkler

Nathan Tinkler has a month to settle a $28.4 million debt with Blackwood Corporation.
June 4, 4:54 pm
No bushfire plan for 75% of homes at risk

Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says the rural fire service is targeting people in high-risk bushfire areas to create an emergency plan.
June 4, 4:51 pm
Mandorah jetty repair work wrangle makes waves

A company contracted to fix rusting pylons at Mandorah jetty in Darwin Harbour says the Northern Territory Government is insisting on works that are potentially dangerous.
ABC - June 4, 4:49 pm