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David Jones has entered voluntary administration after last-ditch talks to save the iconic department store chain collapsed.
The owner of the 188-year-old retailer, Anchorage Capital Partners, has run out of cash, with insolvency firm McGrathNicol appointed as voluntary administrator.
The move follows a breakdown in negotiations with major landlords, including Westfield owner Scentre Group, over unpaid rent, leaving thousands of jobs at risk.
Marketing expert, Dee Madigan, says the retailer's decline began after the it was bought by an overseas company in 2014 that failed to understand the brand.
"And all the nice things that made the experience of David Jones were cut. And so it was just like, you know, Myer and David Jones felt exactly the same. And ironically, that's what would have protected them against online shopping by, you know, having stores where the experience of going in made you feel special. But they got rid of that."
Support for multiculturalism in Australia has fallen sharply, with a major new report finding six in ten Australians believe immigration levels are too high.
The 20th Mapping Social Cohesion study found 76 per cent of those surveyed believe multiculturalism has been good for Australia, down 13 percentage points in three years.
The survey of 10,000 adults also found just 31 per cent trust the federal government all or most of the time, while almost half believe major changes are needed to the political system.
Lead author Dr James O'Donnell says despite growing pessimism, Australians still feel connected to their local communities.
"We're still saying that we get along well with our neighbors, we're connected within our local communities, we feel a sense of belonging in our local communities. but we are more pessimistic too, both in our own lives and, and the future of Australia."
US President Donald Trump says he's not even a little bit concerned about Democrats impeaching him, following their sweep in the midterm elections.
Democrats have regained control of both chambers of US Congress, reviving discussion about a potential third impeachment of Mr Trump as president.
Democratic control of Congress will also allow the party to pursue investigations into the Iran war, immigration enforcement, and allegations of corruption, while blocking Mr Trump's policy agenda.
Mr Trump says he expects to get along with the Democrats, as long as they co-operate.
''Not even a little bit. I think it would destroy — I think would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that. Because impeachment for no reason, what? For having a successful country. Our country is more successful now than at any time in its history."
Hundreds of garment factories have shut down in Bangladesh as violent protests over wages escalate.
Police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, which is around 350 Australian dollars - more than double their current pay.
Dozens of people have reportedly been injured in the clashes, with protesters blocking major roads and police making arrests.
The government has established a wage board to negotiate new pay rates, but garment worker Reshma Akhter says workers are struggling to survive.
"The salaries of government officials go up, but ours do not. Rent has increased, food prices have gone up. We simply cannot make ends meet with the wages we earn. And yet, when we protest, why do the police shoot at us? Why do they use explosives (stun grenades) against us?"
More than 400 experts and survivor advocates have gathered in Melbourne for an international summit calling for stronger action against sexual violence.
The three-day Freedom from Sexual Violence Summit is examining how technology, artificial intelligence and social media are creating new risks for victims.
Organisers are calling for greater investment in specialist sexual assault services and stronger measures to prevent abuse.
The summit brings together more than 100 speakers, including Brittany Higgins, to push for stronger protections and better support for survivors
Tributes are flowing for rugby league legend Paul Langmack, who has died aged 61.
Langmack played 314 first grade games in the 1980s and 90s, spanning stints with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Western Suburbs and Sydney Roosters.
He was key to wins in three grand finals with the Bulldogs in 1984, 1985 and 1988, and played in a losing grand final in 1986.
Langmack also played 10 matches for Australia on the 1986 Kangaroo Tour, as well as four State of Origin games for New South Wales.
Australian Rugby League Commission Executive Chairman Peter V’landys says he was "a larger-than-life character, incredibly funny, hugely popular and passionate."
