'Embrace them': Inside the world of the Chinese shoppers unnerving Australia

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Top Stories 'Embrace them': Inside the world of the Chinese shoppers unnerving Australia Angela Zhang earns a living by buying products from Australian retailers and selling them to customers back in China. She is among hundreds and thousands of personal shoppers cashing in on a lucrative billion-dollar industry shaking businesses across the country. 'I take full responsibility. I'm sorry': Calombaris breaks his silence about underpaying staff Celebrity chef George Calombaris tells 7.30 he is sorry for underpaying his restaurant staff and hopes he can now be a "voice for change" in the hospitality industry. Mounties call off search for fugitives in remote indigenous community Police in Canada are unable to confirm the possible sighting of fugitive teens Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky in York Landing, where Hercules military aircraft and hundreds of officers were deployed, and will return their focus to the Gillam area. Analysis: The terrorist group we forgot about is now more dangerous than ever While the Islamic State group was being bombed by coalition planes and losing a ground campaign in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda was quietly strengthening its network of affiliates across the world, writes Eric Tlozek. Australian defence company denies weapons system being used in the Yemen war EOS, the company behind hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of sales of a next-generation weapons system to two Arab nations, tells the Australian Stock Exchange its weapons are not being used in the increasingly controversial Yemen war. 'It's their call': Johnson plays chicken with EU over no-deal Brexit British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's "up to the EU" whether the United Kingdom crashes out of the bloc or not, as he tries to reassure Welsh farmers worried about a no-deal Brexit. Former national security watchdog slams Coalition bid to extend emergency terror laws A Coalition demand for Parliament to extend laws which were enacted after 9/11 and came with a sunset clause prompts a stinging attack from a national security expert, who urges Labor to vote against the proposal. 'Biggest mistake of my life': Mortgage arrears catching out more Australians With incomes barely growing, it only takes an injury or a relationship breakdown for borrowers to find they are unable to meet their mortgage commitments. Indians, Mexicans set for Aussie work under backpacker visa expansion plan A new international video campaign calling Australia "the best workplace in the world" is part of an effort to attract farm workers. Analysis: With China and Russia playing war games, tension has spiked for Australia Russia and China's growing military alliance is further destabilising north-east Asia. If military conflict erupts in the region, Australia would be drawn in the conflict and the threat is now greater than ever, writes Alexey Muraviev. Pink Lake hasn't been pink for two decades. Now scientists want to change that A team of scientists in Western Australia will investigate how to turn an iconic lake pink in a project believed to be an Australian first. Queensland town shows what the 'gold standard' of maternity care should be Fewer than one in 10 pregnant women in Australia have access to what is considered to be the 'gold standard' of maternity care, but one outback Queensland town has adopted the model in a bold move to empower local women and midwives. Sanders and Warren to take centre stage in upcoming 2020 Democratic debates Progressive allies Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are set to headline the first night of the second Democratic presidential debates — but Donald Trump says he thinks "sleepy" Joe Biden will be his 2020 opponent. Shorten on grieving the election that would have made him prime minister Former Labor leader Bill Shorten commits to a future in the Federal Parliament, saying he has "still got the fire for politics" in his first formal interview since losing May's federal election. Man finds 'mummified' baby in his dead mother's freezer Police in the US state of Missouri investigate after a man discovers a dead baby hidden in a cardboard box in his mother's freezer. He says the body was many decades old. Beijing's bid to manage activity deep inside Australia's Antarctic claim hits a dead end China wants a greater role in organising the scientific goings-on at one of Earth's most remote locations, but there's at least one hurdle. Working mothers more stressed than fathers, while cost of child care doubles As more mothers struggle to balance professional work and manage work-family tension, the cost of child care has more than doubled over the past two decades, a new report finds. Trolls harassed Amber for foot play. Instead she roasted them in front of millions With cheesy graphics and deadpan delivery, Amber 'PaladinAmber' Wadham calls out her trolls in hilarious fashion (and even gets some to apologise afterwards). Miles Franklin awarded to Indigenous author for 'novel of celebratory defiance' Too Much Lip is a raucous family yarn that explores intergenerational trauma, class and the lives of Aboriginal women, and it has just won its author a prestigious $60,000 prize. Meet the Bear Clan Patrol volunteer who spotted two teen fugitives in the Canadian wilderness The residents of this tiny inland island are locking their doors and hiding inside after a tip that the Canadian fugitives wanted for three murders may be hiding in a nearby forest. Detective can't say why evidence that jailed killer went missing at crime scene WA Police officers for the first time publicly deny planting evidence used to convict a man of murdering his pregnant girlfriend 12 years ago. 'Talk 2 me b4 baby is born': Graffiti removed after messages scrawled across suburb Graffiti spray-painted across multiple sites in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston, urging a person named Chris to "talk 2 me b4 baby is born", is swiftly removed after going viral on social media. Katy Perry's Dark Horse stole from Christian rap song, jury rules The Katy Perry hit single Dark Horse improperly copied a 2008 Christian rap song, a jury rules in a unanimous decision representing a rare takedown of a pop superstar and her elite producer by a relatively unknown artist. The hidden history behind one of Australia's most secretive naval bases It is home to Australia's largest naval base and the submarine fleet, but Perth's Garden Island is also an extraordinary nature reserve and home to the state's early colonial history. Analysis and Opinion With China and Russia playing war games, tension has spiked for Australia By Alexey Muraviev The terrorist group we forgot about is now more dangerous than ever By Middle East correspondent Eric Tlozek Feeling worse off despite changing gender roles and less reliance on welfare? You're not alone By Peter Martin The race is on to lure Tim Kelly back to WA, but have West Coast priced themselves out of the contest? By Clint Thomas World Malaysia anoints new king after former monarch's shock abdication   At least 18 dead after Pakistani military plane crashes into homes   'How will they serve vigilantly?': Indonesia cracks down on overweight police officers   Australia James Pattinson wins Ashes recall with Mitchell Starc a chance of missing out   'I take full responsibility. I'm sorry': Calombaris breaks his silence about underpaying staff   Former national security watchdog slams Coalition bid to extend emergency terror laws   Business 'Embrace them': Inside the world of the Chinese shoppers unnerving Australia   'Biggest mistake of my life': Mortgage arrears catching out more Australians   Australian defence company denies weapons system being used in the Yemen war   Politics Former national security watchdog slams Coalition bid to extend emergency terror laws   'Embrace them': Inside the world of the Chinese shoppers unnerving Australia   'It's their call': Johnson plays chicken with EU over no-deal Brexit   Sport James Pattinson wins Ashes recall with Mitchell Starc a chance of missing out   Shayna Jack promoted a sports supplement on social media last year   The long and complicated history of the rules of cricket   Arts and Entertainment Gloves to come off for mother and daughter in Adelaide Roller Derby decider   'I take full responsibility. I'm sorry': Calombaris breaks his silence about underpaying staff   Mitcham Council reverses decision not to host Christmas carols   Health 'They're clogging up the streets': Council calls for a solution on abandoned shopping trolleys   Historic NSW abortion bill facing delays as Fred Nile labels it 'sneaky'   The blind runner: How Paralympian Jaryd Clifford is beating his able-bodied rivals   Science and Technology Think you're better than the average person? That could be your overconfidence talking   Intelligent robots are coming, whether we have the policies to deal with them or not: report   Robotic suit helps woman take first steps since surfing accident   Environment The beachfront dream of life on the west coast is being eaten away by the ocean   'They're clogging up the streets': Council calls for a solution on abandoned shopping trolleys   Consumer watchdog to appeal against flushable wipes court decision       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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