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Teen dies after drinking poppy tea

A southern Tasmanian teenager has died after drinking a lethal brew made from poppy heads. The 17-year-old was found dead at his home on Sunday evening. Inspector...

Workers in Sydney’s South and South Western suburbs back-paid $123,000

Workers in Sydney’s South and South-Western suburbs have been back-paid a total of $123,200 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The...

Restaurateurs fear closure due to parking fees

High profile city chefs will today protest changes to on-street parking introduced by council last week on the grounds restaurants will close as a result. Restaurant...

"NSW violent venues at lowest level ever" - George Souris MP

The latest list of the State’s most violent venues contained the lowest number of pubs and clubs since the scheme began four years ago, Minister for...

Hotel Steyne's new Asian century in Manly

Hotel Steyne is hoping to create Manly's own version of late-night Chinatown hangout Golden Century when it re-opens its top floor next year. Manly's...

Penrith pub back to former glory

After years in the wilderness, a Penrith pub has returned to glory with a new look, facilities and local feel. Long known as the Heritage Hotel and operating...

Leach slams zealots, misguided pokies plan

The anti-alcohol lobby and the Federal Government's gaming machine reforms were in the firing line this week in another spirited address by Australian...

Star system food label breakthrough to fight fat

There has been a breakthrough in the decade-long stalemate between industry and public health experts over a labelling system for processed food. ABC1's...

Newcastle venues remain most violent

Two Newcastle inner-city licenced venues remain at the top of the list of the state's most violent venues. Fanny's nightclub and MJ Finnegans are still...

Work begins on long-awaited Top End abattoir

Construction has started on what will be northern Australia's largest abattoir, 50 kilometres south of Darwin. The $85 million meat processing plant is...