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China welcomes home Ya Ya the panda after 20 years

Ya Ya the giant panda has landed in Shanghai after departing from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, where she spent the past 20 years on loan.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Strapped for cash? Here’s some savings that come out in the wash

Every cent makes a difference, and you can save by making some simple changes to one of your most basic chores – laundry.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

‘Down payment’: Medicare set for overhaul as budget looms – but will it be enough?

The Albanese government is set to make inroads in overhauling Medicare in the May budget, with a new funding model slated to be detailed.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

At least seven dead in Pakistan passenger train fire

At least seven people have been killed after a car on a moving passenger train caught fire in southern Pakistan, officials say.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Charters Towers the gateway town to Australia’s outback

If you like to take the road less travelled and have ever wondered about life in Australia’s outback, you need to know about Charters Towers - just a 90-minute drive west of Townsville in north Queensland.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

New Nilpena Ediacara national park with 550 million-year-old fossils opens in SA

A national park, home to internationally significant fossils including some dating back 550 million years, has opened in South Australia.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Tip search for retired teacher Lesley Trotter to continue for weeks

A week-long search of a tip for missing woman Lesley Trotter's remains has been hampered by bad weather and will continue for several weeks.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark lawsuit against singer Katy Perry

A tale of "two teenage dreams" has ended in a nightmare for pop superstar Katy Perry, with one of her companies infringing on the trademark of a Sydney fashion designer.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Undocumented bank cheques land Crown casino $30 million fine

A $30 million fine has been issued to Crown after the Melbourne casino accepted uncleared bank cheques made out to patrons instead of the company.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Temporary migrants to be given wage rise, residency

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the wage threshold for temporary migrants will be raised by $16,000 and they will have a path to permanent residency.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023