The University of Queensland has announced it will use new "rapid response technology" to develop a vaccine for the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The university has partnered with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a public-private partner...

The competition watchdog will investigate allegations major fresh food suppliers planned to withhold supply to German retailer Kaufland in fear of reprisal from Coles and Woolworths. More »    

Happy Friday, folks. 1. Three crew members were killed yesterday afternoon when a large air tanker crashed while fighting bushfires in the Snowy Mountains. All three crew members on board the aircraft were US firefighters, who had travelled here to help fight the deva...

Tourism Australia has launched a new, $20 million advertising campaign called "Holiday Here This Year" encouraging Aussies to travel locally to support the tourism industry. More »    

Australians appear to be backing banking competitors, after app-based Xinja was flooded with more than $30 million in the first week of launching its high interest account. More »