What is life really like for Australia's truck drivers who traverse thousands of kilometres on the outback highways?

Local shares bounced off deep lows to close flat after Beijing’s efforts to stabilise Chinese markets seemed to kick in.

When 19-year-old Sarah Munchenberg bought a well-established gourmet fruit business in South Australia's Riverland she immediately set to work to diversify its range to attract new customers. 

A federal parliamentary committee suggests grants, tax breaks, and ABC-SBS partnerships will help regional newspapers remain sustainable amid rising costs and a loss of journalists. 

Documents show the Victorian government said changing suppliers would lead to cost blowouts and delays.