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Body Found In Sydney Home 28/06/24
The body of a woman, in her 50s, has been found inside a Sydney home with injuries so horrific that senior police officers described it as one of the worst crime scenes they had seen in years. Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has refused to take responsibility for the Callide Power Plant explosion, sensationally accusing CS Energy bosses of lying to him about maintenance and safety at the facility. Port Lincoln father Troy Smith will likely avoid prison after being allegedly caught with more than
Assange Free 27/06/24
Julian Assange will today start his new life as a free man with his wife and two young sons in Australia. The cost of dying is set to skyrocket in Victoria, with the Allan government considering introducing what has been panned as a “death tax by stealth”. CS Energy issued warnings that maintenance was being neglected at its plants just two years before a major explosion tore through Callide Power Station. A wealthy Adelaide college has raked in more than a quarter of a billion dollars in rec
Greg Lynn Trial 26/06/24
The widow of slain camper Russell Hill says she feared Greg Lynn would walk free, saying “an innocent person doesn’t get rid of the bodies”. Vape legalisation advocates say the Coalition could raise $510 million a year in tax revenue under its plan to regulate the sale of nicotine products through retailers like supermarkets or convenience stores. A minibus carrying farm workers is believed to have been trying to overtake another car when it crashed into a tree in Victoria’s northwest.
Vape Backflip 25/06/24
Vapes will be made available at pharmacies without a prescription after the Albanese government struck a deal with the Greens that will soften a proposed retail ban on e-cigarettes. The boss of Australia’s anti-doping agency has warned that the AFL – and Australian sport more widely – is at a “crossroad” as a damning report identified “key issues” around players buying cocaine, ice and ecstasy from criminals. The notorious Bicycle Bandit who plundered 11 banks in a terrifying crime spree
Mackay Shooting 21/06/24
A young girl who witnessed her mother’s alleged shooting murder is struggling to process the terrible tragedy, according to those close to the Mackay family. The Bicycle Bandit’s sentencing has been expedited after he expressed an intent to access his voluntary assisted dying kit – but one of his victims, who also has terminal cancer, says he deserves neither empathy nor sympathy. With a little help after years of trying, purple Wiggle John Pearce is to become a father for the first time. Se
Class Lockdown At A Sydney School 20/06/24
An eight-year-old boy took an illegal replica assault rifle to a Sydney school, forcing a class into lockdown and sparking a police investigation into how it ended up in the boy’s hands. Elite private schools are exempting poorly performing students from national NAPALN tests in a bid to improve their overall scores, a scathing academic report has revealed. Queensland’s political leaders are bitterly divided over the state’s nuclear future, with all levels of government at odds over the safety
Police Amo Stolen 19/06/24
Dozens of rounds of live ammunition, police uniforms and bulletproof vests are in the hands of criminals after being stolen from cop cars during the Wakeley riot two months ago. Queensland homeowners missing mortgage repayments are at their highest level since the early pandemic, with hundreds of families at risk as $223m worth of home loans go into the red. An offshore wind farm proposed for NSW’s south coast has divided the tight-knit Illawarra community. Millionaire John Singleton has l
Greyhound Trainer Ban 18/06/24
Former premiership-winning South Australian greyhound trainer Tony Rasmussen has been banned for life and fined a record $220,000 after being found guilty of a string of welfare and integrity charges. The Reserve Bank is set to pave the way for an upcoming interest rate rise when it concludes its board meeting on Tuesday afternoon amid a robust jobs market and concerns that fresh stimulus will heighten already elevated levels of inflation. The notorious, terminally ill “Bicycle Bandit” who ter
Opposition Leader Takes Another Swipe At Allan Over Setka Attack 14/06/2024
Opposition Leader John Pesutto has taken another swipe at the Allan government for failing to condemn union heavyweight John Setka’s savage attack on the AFL.
Taxpayers were slugged more than $100,000 for an Australian delegation to attend the funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has boldly declared Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic Games “mess” would be fixed within 100 days of an LNP government surging to power, salvaging Queensland’s reputation on
Attack on Umpiring Boss Slammed 13/06/2024
A menacing attack by John Setka on AFL umpiring boss Stephen McBurney that included his image on a spoof “Wanted: Dead or Alive” poster has been slammed by anti-violence campaigners and the state opposition. Youth offenders have injured 137 people in six years by crashing cars they have stolen in aggravated burglaries. A NSW Police officer faked a breath test when he caught the son of his senior colleague drink driving on a country road in the state’s southwest. Hundreds of people rallied at T
CFMEU Boss Demands AFL Sacks Umpire Boss 12/06/2024
CFMEU boss John Setka has demanded the AFL sack its umpire boss, former building watchdog Stephen McBurney, or face delays on its league-related projects nationwide. In NSW, Disruption to Sydney’s light rail network for 24-hours on Wednesday could soon extend to the city’s trains and buses, the sector’s union has warned. Taxes on Queenslanders will help plug the state’s revenue hole as the golden era of coal royalties comes to an end. Two former Adelaide coaches have questioned the team’s menta
Former Labor Minister Doesn't Think Andrews Deserved Honour 11/06/2024
A former Labor minister has sided with families of Covid victims who feel outraged that Daniel Andrews was given the nation’s highest King’s Birthday honour – as polling shows 95 per cent of people don’t think he deserves it. Premier Steven Miles says today’s state budget will be the “best ever” despite it containing the second-largest deficit in a decade to help fund a major pre-election cash splash. South Australia’s richest private schools have prime real estate holdings estimated to be wort
"Wild" Costello Video Emerges 07/06/24
Nine chairman Peter Costello has been captured on video pushing a journalist to the ground at Canberra Airport, after the former federal treasurer refused to answer the reporter’s questions relating to the rolling harassment scandal at the under-siege media company. Four years on from the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, the couple’s loved ones sat metres away from the man accused of murdering them. The price tag of the Miles government’s centrepiece “Big Build” has ballooned to $107
Sydney's Tent City 06/06/24
An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank’s Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night. Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years. A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracke
Cruise Giant Gone Forever 05/06/24
Devastated cruise passengers have reacted furiously to the closure of the iconic P&O Australia brand after a 92-year history and the loss of Aussie jobs. Victoria Police is being forced to fund daily operations with more than $100m saved from hundreds of staff vacancies. This is Queensland’s tactical blueprint for Selwyn Cobbo to shock the Blues. Adelaide has won planning approval for its move to Thebarton Oval, as the Crows’ long search for a new home reaches its conclusion. See omny
Defence Recruits 04/06/24
Foreign citizens including New Zealanders and permanent residents from the UK, US, Canada and Pacific island nations will be able to join the Australian Defence Force in a move to tackle the nation’s military recruitment crisis. QLD Treasurer Cameron Dick has left the door open for tax changes on business and industry in next week’s state budget, but reiterated a “promise” that everyday Queenslanders will not suffer. Supermum Jess Stenson says her two young children helped her deal with the
Heroic Teen 31/05/24
A teenage boy who made the call for emergency services to help an unresponsive young girl in Adelaide who later died has recalled the incident in harrowing detail. Queensland monthly building approvals have dropped to 25 per cent below their 10-year average, with struggling families turning to measures such as “instant” homes to cope with the housing crisis. Councils and the construction industry have slammed the NSW Government’s new housing targets as “numbers on a piece of paper”, raising fear
Samantha Murphy 30/05/24
Investigators have uncovered a phone while searching a dam for the body of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy. Killer bus driver Brett Button was behaving oddly in the hours leading up to the Hunter crash which left 10 dead and 25 injured, boasting to wedding guests he could perform “donuts” and telling them “this bit’s going to be fun” as he took the Greta roundabout 25km/h faster than recommended. Brisbane 2032 chief executive Cindy Hook has urged concerned Queenslanders to “speak up” a
Search For Mum And Baby 29/05/24
There was still no sign of a mother and baby more than 24 hours after a human placenta and umbilical cord were found on a Sydney riverbank as officials plead for the woman to take herself and her newborn to hospital. Heat sensors have been installed in the homes of teachers in a remote Queensland community – and the government has now also urged them to sleep with duress alarms. A rogue food delivery rider who clocked up 240 demerit points since the start of the year is allegedly still on the r
Black Marketplace 28/05/24
Facebook has become a thriving marketplace for black market merchants hawking everything from counterfeit cash, cloned credit cards and illegal firearms. A sexual harassment scandal has engulfed one of the country’s biggest retailers, implicating its CEO, and forcing the resignation of a senior executive. QLD Premier Steven Miles’ sensational call to slash immigration amid unprecedented growth has been questioned, with documents revealing that the state’s population is on par with what was pred
Ozempic 24/05/24
Black market merchants peddling methamphetamine, ice and heroin are using Facebook posts promoting illegal vapes to funnel customers to websites and Telegram chats selling hard drugs. A new diabetes drug thought to be “better than Ozempic” will be trialled in Melbourne in a move researchers hope can help end global shortages. An Adelaide man has shared how a “fantastic holiday” with his wife came to a horrific end when their Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence, sending them into fr
Top Doc Backs Insta Ban 23/05/24
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas’s push to ban children under 14 from social media has been bolstered by the US’s top doctor, who urged government action to tackle “a medical emergency among young people”. Aviation experts have begun an investigation into how a Singapore Airlines flight dropped more than a kilometre in less than a minute, leaving one man dead and other passengers “doing somersaults” as the plane plunged. One of Channel 9’s on-air stars has revealed her former boss Darren Wick se
Cost Of Living Crisis 22/05/24
Anthony Albanese has declared he will not go to the polls until he has broken the back of the cost-of-living crisis, saying he is committed to going the distance in his first term of government. A staggering 70 per cent of Queensland’s public hospital staff have been assaulted or witnessed violence at work a damning new survey has revealed, with warnings patients are also at risk. The cost of building a new home in Victoria went up about $25,000 overnight earlier this month. Adelaide c
Failed Asylum Seekers 21/05/24
More than 60,000 of 80,000 failed asylum seekers still in the country have been allowed to remain here with full work and study rights. Patient prescriptions and private GP and healthcare provider information was among the data leaked in the major medical breach involving MediSecure. Victoria Police has rejected a recommendation to introduce nine-hour shifts for frontline cops in a move that pits Chief Commissioner Shane Patton against the Allan government. AFL Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wi
Unemployment Rates 17/05/24
Almost 320,000 Australians have been unemployed for between two years and a decade despite living through the biggest jobs booms in Australia’s history. The University of Melbourne has warned pro-Palestinian protesters occupying a major building on campus that it will send in police to break up their encampment because its “patience is now at an end”. A frightened mother from regional SA says her child’s school was forced into lockdown after a seven-year-old boy with a history of behavioural
Missing Campers' 14 Year Secret 16/05/24
The daughter of missing camper Carol Clay has told a jury she was concerned her mother’s affair with Russell Hill would become public after their disappearance.
Apartments could become more affordable in Brisbane under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s plan to remove outdated minimum carparking requirements for new developments in high-density areas.
Australia’s peak soccer body is refusing to say how it plans to vote if a motion to expel Israel from the World Cup goes ahead in Bangkok later thi
New Police Powers To Tackle Knife Crime 15/05/24
Police will be able to use metal-detecting “wands” in major public spaces where knife crimes have been committed in the past year, in a key change to proposed new powers driven by concerns about the safety of yearly events like the Easter Show. Accused High Country killer Gregory Lynn murdered campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, probably after a dispute over a drone, prosecutors allege. An Uber driver allegedly raped a young woman after she had finished work in the early hours of the mor
Social Media Ban For Children 14/05/24
Social media giants are being urged to work with the South Australian government as it seeks to legislate a ban on children under the age of 14 from the platforms. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will today sell a budget Labor claims will help struggling households, but a growing chorus of experts warn the plan will also keep crippling mortgage repayments higher for longer. NSW Police have joined the NRL integrity unit in investigating allegations that Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were the targe
Social Media Giants "On Notice" 10/5/24
Social media giants such as Meta and TikTok have been put on notice, with the federal government announcing a wide-ranging probe into online platforms’ potential harm to Australians. Confronting footage has emerged of pro-Palestinian students at Queensland’s largest university admitting they would be terrorists if involved in the overseas conflict. Troubled former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas is again being investigated by police for allegedly harassing a former partner. A Port L
Violent Attack On Woman 9/5/24
A repeat domestic violence offender with an apprehended violence order banning him going near his former girlfriend ambushed her outside a Sydney gym and stabbed her in the throat with a kitchen knife. Jewish students and staff at Queensland’s top university fear for their safety after a suspected antisemitic attack on the office of a Jewish academic. The governnment will pump an extra $3.25 billion into the North East Link – the biggest single investment it has made in Victoria since being ele
Alleged Mushroom Killer Pleads Not Guilty 08/05/24
Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has formally entered not guilty pleas to three charges of murder and five of attempted murder as her case will be fast-tracked for trial to the Supreme Court. Premier Steven Miles’ $1000 election sweetener, spruiked as helping Queenslanders with their power bills, could be cashed out and spent on anything in a $2.5bn billing loophole. Medical experts are sounding the alarm as a predicted epidemic of cancer in under 50s threatens to overwhelm the coun
Stricter Rules For Buying Knives 7/5/24
Under-18s will be banned from buying knives, raising the age limit from 16 while NSW Police will get new powers to search people for blades in response to the alleged stabbing of an Assyrian bishop in Wakeley and the Bondi Junction massacre. A new $400 bonus for an estimated 700,000 Victorian students will be unveiled as the key cost of living measure in today’s state budget. The state government has spent more than $111m buying properties and doing technical studies for a renewable energy
Domestic Violence 02/05/24
Parents will be able to see social media through the eyes of their teenage children using a new tool exposing how young people can be surrounded by misogynistic content that promotes harmful attitudes toward women. Staff shortages, lenient consequences for poor behaviour and the false perception educators get 12 weeks off a year are some of the systematic issues driving disrespect in the classroom. Queenslanders won’t pay “a single cent” for electricity from July, with Premier Steven Miles dou
One Punch Redemption 01/05/2024
Coward-punch killer Kieran Loveridge, whose unprovoked attack on a young man on a Kings Cross street 12 years ago shocked Sydney, is now out of jail and on a crusade to educate young men about the dangers of alcohol and violence, saying if anyone knows the horror consequences, it’s him. The union for prison officers has accused the Victorian government of recklessly endangering their lives amid what it brands an “epidemic of assaults”. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has buckled to pressure a
Phones In Schools 30/04/2024
Child experts are calling for a national blanket ban on mobile phones in schools as they warn kids are struggling with basic skills in the classroom like reading for long periods of time, critical thinking and recognising emotions on faces. The father of accused Melbourne footballer Joel Smith says he fears his son is being “scapegoated” to cover up rampant illicit drug use in the AFL. CFMEU workers on Brisbane’s $6.2bn Cross River Rail project are expected to walk off the job on Tuesday f
ANZAC Day 26/04/24
Anzac Day - unspoiled by commericalism or activism - is fast becoming our nation’s seminal day. Labor is on track for a savage electoral defeat as voters desert QLD Premier Steven Miles and the LNP extends its two-party lead just six months before the state election. Victorian homeowners could be forced to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade old appliances with energy efficient models as the statewide crackdown on fossil fuels intensifies. Virgin Australia has suspended direct flig
Protests On ANZAC Day 25/04/24
War heroes and army veterans have slammed a group of pro-Palestine protesters who are set to rally at several city locations on Anzac Day. Police swooped on what they claim was a teen terror cell in Sydney’s southwest yesterday, arresting seven youths allegedly linked to the Wakeley church stabber. Queensland teachers are being stabbed with pencils and having desks thrown at them by students, as compensation payouts top half a billion dollars over the past decade. And an Adelaide Inquest
Elon Musk 24/4/24
Elon Musk could afford to personally pay the fine for his social media platform X’s refusal to remove footage of a violent stabbing attack in Sydney for centuries, as the billionaire is accused of putting his “ego” ahead of “common decency”. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted the government “needs to do more” to grapple with the growing domestic violence crisis in Australia. The West Adelaide Football Club has shed new light on the moments leading up to the discovery of a seri
"Five Deaths" - Child Protection System Under Pressure 23/04/24
Five young Victorian children – including two known to child protection – died from malnutrition and neglect in just 17 months during the pandemic. A NSW woman has allegedly been murdered by her ex-partner just over a fortnight after he was granted bail after being accused of raping her three times. Queensland’s youth crime epidemic has been laid bare as a new report reveals the number of young criminals jumped 5.2 per cent to more than 11,000 offenders, with 11 of those charged with murde
Pro-Palestine Activists 19/04/24
Pro-Palestine activists are turning up at University of Melbourne classrooms and photographing students after asking for a show of hands to indicate who agrees with their views on the Israel-Gaza war. A teenager has been charged after allegedly attacking an Assyrian Christian bishop during a livestreamed service at a church in Sydney’s southwest after days in hospital. Police say the Australian boss of a transnational organised crime syndicate was living in Brisbane’s suburbia as he mastermi
Higgins To Keep Compo 18/04/24
Brittany Higgins will keep the $2.4m compensation payment she received from the government despite Justice Michael Lee finding the basis for her claim, that there had been a political cover up of her assault, was “untrue.” The family of schoolboy accused of the Sydney church stabbing say the teen was “religious but not a radical” and he is “extremely remorseful”. Ongoing protest action that continues to plague Victoria has forced at least 10,000 Victoria Police officers off the beat with m
"Bollard Man" Could Become An Australian Citizen 17/04/24
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted that a brave Frenchman who faced off with a rampaging knifeman, who stabbed six people to death in Bondi Junction, on Saturday may jump the queue to become an Australian citizen. Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time after refusing to answer questions about the supermarket chain’s profitability in a two hour-long standoff with furious senators. More than half of Queenslanders have witnessed an accident on the Bruce Highway a
Bruce Lehrmann Loses Defamation Trial 16/04/24
After one aborted, then abandoned, criminal trial and two successful out of court settlements Bruce Lehrmann was on Monday found to have raped Brittany Higgins. The Victorian government is pushing for a “substantial increase” for workers on minimum and award wages, well ahead of the “economically responsible” lift other states want amid warnings too big a rise may drive up inflation. A new housing “super portfolio” has been created to focus on fixing the South Australia’s housing crisi
Drug Dealing "Impossible" Without Social Media 12/4/24
Drug dealing would be virtually impossible for criminals without social media and apps like Meta-owned WhatsApp, with a new study finding 70 per cent of Australians use them to buy illicit substances. NSW households face paying at least $20 a year extra on their electricity bills after a blowout in the already massive cost of a new privately owned transmission line to the troubled Snowy Hydro 2.0 project. A young man who was brutally stabbed to death in a suspected drug deal gone wrong in
Shock Death Of Sunrise Reporter 11/4/24
In a devastating on-air moment, a Channel Seven veteran has announced the tragic death of Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton. A $1 billion money laundering and tax evasion syndicate has been busted by the Australian Federal Police, who claim 1200 business were cashing in on the scheme. Security footage has captured the moments after a 21-year-old Adelaide man was stabbed to death in a “senseless” attack in a quiet industrial street, with police now launching a major murder probe. Queenslan
Foreign Investors Property Tax 10/4/24
The state government is looking at charging foreigners more to buy property in NSW, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey declaring money from overseas investors should be directed to help “build new homes”. A large group of Hells Angels bikies charged over a joy ride have appeared in court, prompting a heavy police presence in Adelaide’s CBD. Double time when it rains, a full month of rostered days off each year, and an extra $1000 a week when working away from home are just some of the sweetheart co
Eerie Tribute Following Alleged Murder 9/4/24
The man charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in a burnt-out car near Ballarat, posted a tribute after her death saying he would “forever love you” and allegedly messaged friends claiming she had taken her own life. The owner of an e-scooter that allegedly set fire to a hotel room, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, had taped over the room’s smoke alarm because her vaping had been setting it off too much. Queensland’s critical housing shortage is b
Parents Outraged Over Sex-Ed 5/4/24
Students were shown pictures of adults who had undergone transgender transformation surgery, and incest and bestiality were discussed in an unsupervised sex-ed session in an Adelaide school. Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach says that Bruce Lehrmann was reimbursed by the network for drugs and prostitutes during a night out which prompted him to tell his boss the former political staffer was on the “warpath”. Indian community leaders and Life Saving Victoria say the state government must u
Australia's New Governor General Revealed 4/4/24
Australia’s next Governor-General will be a female corporate high-flyer with a long history of advocacy on gender, climate and Indigenous issues. A Queensland pumped hydroelectricity project slated to cut through the world’s platypus capital and furiously opposed by locals could balloon to $18bn – the state’s most expensive project ever. Bosses at the Seven Network are holding crisis talks on the future of Spotlight as allegations of payments for drugs and prostitutes engulf the current af
Defamation Case Reopened 03/04/24
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial against Network Ten and presenter Lisa Wilkinson has been reopened at the 11th hour after sensational new evidence was presented to the Federal Court. Parents in Sydney’s booming northwest are being forced to make 90 minute round trips to pick up their children from their catchment primary school after the state failed to deliver any of its promises for education in the area. An expert says the three people who died after ingesting b
Fatal Motorcycle Crash 02/04/24
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash during a police chase in Sydney’s inner west yesterday afternoon. A Caboolture mother claims Queensland Health failed her toddler, who is now brain-damaged and fighting for life in intensive care after contracting the usually harmless hand, foot and mouth disease. The Victorian Premier’s office is fighting to keep hundreds of documents from Daniel Andrews’ time in office secret in a legal case with ramifications for government transparency. Adelaide Ci
100 AFL Players Caught Up In Secret Drug Tests Bombshell 28/03/24
About 100 current AFL players have been granted secret immunity from the AFL’s three-strike drugs policy. More than 90,000 new homes are stuck in the planning system, as young people are forced to flee NSW because they can’t find a place to live. South Australia's average wages have suffered cuts of more than seven per cent in past three years. A turbulent 12 months has wiped $384m off the value of Qantas’s brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sydney High School Teacher Allegedly Caught With Child Abuse Material 27/03/2024
An IT worker at a Sydney high school has allegedy been busted with child abuse material after hacking the school’s computers in order to steal his colleagues’ credit card details.
A former Melbourne Football Club doctor has sensationally admitted to conducting “off the books” illicit drug tests – allegedly authorised by the AFL – to help players evade detection on match days.
A bridge collapsed in the US last night after it was struck by a cargo ship, sparking fears of a “mass casualty even
Facebook Whistleblower Concerned By Aussie Kids’ Access 26/03/24
A Facebook whistleblower has warned about unregulated access to Meta platforms by Aussie kids. The family of a woman raped and killed by Jonathon Bakewell has called for an urgent inquiry as the killer is released again. Australian schools are facing a chronic shortage of qualified maths teachers. A legal fight over a cancelled Australian Grand Prix concert by Robbie Williams is set for a court showdown within weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alleged Mushroom Killer 22/03/2024
Accused triple murderer mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been forced into a protected unit at a women’s maximum security prison alongside pedophile rapist school principal Malka Leifer, as fears mount for the mother of two’s safety. Video footage of protesters chanting anti-Israeli slogans with loudspeakers at a publicly-funded night markets in Sydney’s southwest have been forwarded to the NSW Police’s Engagement and Hate Crime Unit. Significant native forest home to endangered koalas would be
Landmark Compensation Win 21/03/2024
Millions in compensation will be paid to the Indigenous owners of a disused bowling club due to the Western Harbour Tunnel being built underneath it – while thousands of neighbouring property owners won’t receive a cent. A court has heard that a man accused of repeatedly raping his daughter while she was a pre-teen is the son of a veteran Sydney police officer. Iconic Australian vacuuming company Godfreys will be closed for good, after no viable offers to buy the struggling business were mad
Rates Stay Steady 20/03/2024
The Reserve Bank has abandoned talk of more rate hikes, as it `kept the official cash rate steady at a 12-year high of 4.35 per cent.
Harrowing new details have emerged of allegations convicted wife killer Brian Earl Johnston repeatedly raped Kelly Wilkinson just weeks before her murder in Queensland.
Electricity prices for South Australian customers will start to fall from July.
Straight from her Las Vegas residency, Kylie Minogue has touched down in Sydney for a well earnt break. See omnyst
GST Revenue 19/03/2024
Population growth fuelled by soaring migration is set to cut the amount of GST revenue coming to NSW by $80 per person next financial year, heaping pressure on the state government to fund hospitals, schools and roads with a decreasing share of Commonwealth cash.
A beloved special forces soldier described by his squad mates as a loyal friend with an “infectious sense of humour” has been farewelled in a heartfelt ceremony.
In Victoria, organised crime figures who use their profits to lash out o
Baby Boomers Fastest Growing Online Shoppers 18/03/24
Baby Boomers are happily spending during the cost-of-living crisis, while younger generations tighten their purse strings. Regional townships in NSW have been rebranded by the Bureau of Statistics, causing an uproar over the GST carve up. David Speirs has denied a threat to quit as SA Liberal leader if former cabinet minister Anne Ruston lost the top Senate ticket spot. The Victorian government is being urged to set up special tax havens across Melbourne and regional areas to solve the housing c
Migration Intake Hits New Peak 15/03/24
Australia’s migration intake hit record numbers in January despite the Albanese government’s plan to slow the surge. A union boss is pushing for manslaughter charges to be brought against the owner of the Ballarat Gold Mine. A Chinese tourist has been found guilty of manslaughter over a botched boob job during which a Sydney beauty clinic manager died of an anaesthetic overdose. Plans to transform South Australia into a plant protein powerhouse have collapsed.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr
Unions Push For WFH Right 14/03/24
All workers would have the right to request to work from home under a union push to provide more flexibility for carers of children and elderly parents. Kelly Wilkinson’s devastated loved ones called her killer Brian Earl Johnston “pure evil” as he was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday. Violent incidents at regional NSW schools have increased to their highest level in five years. One of South Australia’s most senior firefighters has called in police over a fake email scam.See omnystudi
Voters Support Strict Vape Regulations Over Bans 13/03/24
More than eight in 10 voters think that nicotine vapes should be sold in the same way as alcohol and tobacco. China issues an interim recommendation to abolish crippling tariffs on bottled wine. Malaysia looks poised to swoop on the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli have gone head-to-head for the first time ahead of the October 26 election. The Matildas have sold out their 13th straight home game – in record time.See omnystudio.com/li
Samantha Murphy 8/3/24
The son of an ex-AFL player had been under scrutiny over the murder of Samantha Murphy for more than a fortnight before police made their move. Former Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon has told of his “heartbreak” at the death of his son who died after a parachute mishap during a 14,000ft training jump in Sydney’s west. Not one of the 111 frontline domestic violence workers promised to Queensland by the Albanese government are on the ground more than two years after it was spruiked as an election commi
AFL Head Gear 7/4/24
All community footballers could be forced to wear helmets in the near future, with a head protection trial being launched this season.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed it is going to look at whether Compare the Market should have to change its name because so many of the insurance products it compares are sold by its parent company.
The South Australian international education sector has bounced back and even grown since a Covid slump when border closures prevent
Sam Kerr Shock 6/3/24
Hours after Sam Kerr revelled in scoring a historic FA Cup hat trick, the soccer superstar became entangled in an argument over a taxi fare that allegedly led to her “racially aggravated” abuse of a London police officer. More than 30 drivers fleeing bushfires were caught speeding after a camera was left operating in an emergency zone in Victoria’s west. Kids as young as 10 are getting away with violent crimes across regional NSW because courts rule they do not know right from wrong, even aft
Fight To Replace Scott Morrison Underway 05/03/24
The fight to replace former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the seat of Cook got underway last night. A tent city’s emerged in QLD Premier Steven Miles’ electorate. Shocking footage of thugs armed with military rifles documents the escalation in Melbourne’s gangland violence. Tens of thousands of Adelaide homes are in the pipeline but the necessary infrastructure will come at an enormous cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samantha Murphy Disappearance 4/3/24
Mobile phone tower data identifying the movements of people in the area Samantha Murphy disappeared is expected to be key to the probe. New documents have revealed at least a dozen of the Queensland’s government’s signature major health projects have been delayed by up to 2½ years or been hit with cost blowouts. A regional South Australian council has voted to replace its Acknowledgement of Country speech at the start of meetings with a more “inclusive” statement that doesn’t mention Aborigin
Brisbane House Prices Soar 30/2/24
Brisbane house prices have soared by more than 60 per cent since the pandemic began – almost double the growth in Sydney – and the median price is now just over $200,000 less than Australia’s most expensive real estate market. Victorians punters will no longer be able to place bets on some of the rising stars of Aussie sport, with tough new gambling restrictions introduced on sports betting. A popular birthing unit in northern Sydney has been scrapped by the Minns government, in a move labelle
Surprise location of NRL’s $420m expansion war chest plan 29/02/24
ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed the NRL’s $420 million war chest to drive expansion as he plots the next offshore project to match the code’s Vegas venture - a second team in New Zealand. It’s been revealed Gold Coast cop Arron Ottaway, who was stood down for defying an order to stop chasing a car containing allegedly armed teen offenders, was told by his superior to abandon the chase because overtime was not approved. Victoria Police have successfully fought to suppress key de
Vaccine Mandates Landmark Case 28/2/24
Queensland public servants who were stood down or sacked after refusing to comply with Covid-19 vaccine mandates could be back to work and seek compensation following a landmark legal win by a group of police officers and paramedics. Victorian firefighters and communities are bracing for “one of the most dangerous fire days” in recent years, with the mercury set to soar into the mid-40s in some parts of the state today. SA Police are continuing to hunt a person who opened fire on a female
Palestinian Activist 27/2/24
The Albanese government has been urged to intervene to stop a Palestinian activist who took part in a series of aeroplane hijackings in 1969 and 1970 from speaking at a Perth conference on “ecosocialism” in June. A man and a woman have been shot at in an underground carpark in Adelaide’s inner south, sparking a police hunt for the suspect. A drug boss has allegedly assaulted a maximum-security prison officer. Vapes are wrecking the teeth and jaws of young people in a similar way to illicit dr
Taste Of Freedom 23/02/2024
The “bodies in the barrels” serial murders accomplice will be able to eat at cafes, shop, travel on public transport and access Centrelink now he has parole – but will be tracked at all times.
Spin king Shane Warne has been credited with giving the gift of life in the wake of his shock fatal heart attack.
A father has admitted shooting a defenceless man in his shed and burying his body – but insists his crime was manslaughter, not murder.
Queensland real estate agents should have to undergo y
Smoke Alarm Laws 22/02/2024
Queensland’s more than 600,000 landlords have been warned they could face criminal charges if they ignore tough smoke alarm laws after the owner of the Russell Island home that burnt to the ground killing six people was charged.
Sydney Police allege a man strangled a woman and child to death inside a martial arts studio in North Parramatta before he drove the woman’s white BMW to Baulkham Hills and fatally stabbed her husband on Monday night.
More than a dozen detectives from specialist Melbou
QLD Police Commissioner Steps Down 21/02/2024
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll will walk away with about $216,000 in lieu of serving out the remaining four months of her contract after she was forced to sensationally resign early as the state’s top cop to “clear the air” after mounting pressure over Queensland’s youth crime crisis. A mother and her little boy were stabbed to death inside a martial arts studio in Sydney’s west shortly before her estranged husband was killed in what police suspect was a bitter love triangle.
Sydney's Underbelly 20/02/2024
Sydney’s gang war is on track to eclipse the infamous Melbourne conflict involving Carl Williams and the Morans, according to one of the men behind the original Underbelly TV series. In Victoria, Mornington Peninsula ratepayers who don’t install new solar power would be forced to fund a generous discount for households that make the switch under a new council proposal. Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has revealed ahead of a meeting today with Minister Mark Ryan to discuss her f
Coalition Claims People Smugglers Are Testing PM 19/02/2024
The Coalition claims people smugglers are “testing” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following the arrival of more than 40 asylum-seekers in remote Western Australia. A young SA man is fighting for life after he was struck by a car while changing a tyre on the side of the Port River Expressway. The sole survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch has broken his silence the day after his 45th wedding anniversary. More than half of all regional Queenslanders feel unsafe in their homes. The cost of build
Guards Deployed To Protect NRL Stars In Vegas 15/02/2024
At least 40 guards will be deployed to protect NRL players in Las Vegas, with players warned over “sex” traps and extortion scams. Linesmen crucial to reconnecting electricity have been accused of downing tools as thousands of Victorian homes are left without power. South Australian criminals are flouting home detention conditions amid claims authorities are failing to properly respond to overnight alerts. A motorist with custom number plates seemingly glorifying the October 7 Hamas terror attac
Gas Leak At Popular Sporting Arena 12/02/2023
Dozens of people have fallen ill at a popular Adelaide sporting arena, sparking a major public health emergency and a safety review.
More young offenders could be fitted with GPS trackers and police given expanded powers to randomly search people for knives, as the Queensland government scrambles to crack down on youth crime.
A new study has found pregnant women are too reliant on multivitamins instead of eating a balanced diet in their second trimesters, a new study has found.
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Greens Snuck Criminal Penalties Into New 'Right To Disconnect Law 09/02/2024
Bosses who unreasonably contact their staff after hours face fines and jail time after the Greens snuck criminal penalties into a new “right to disconnect”, leaving Labor scrambling to fix its own law. Melbourne’s Catholic Church has lost a major legal fight to block the parents, siblings, friends and families of abuse victims from suing for damages. Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has asked the government to revisit the trial of GPS trackers for teen criminals on bail, saying only 33 devi
Crossbenchers Urging Albanese Government To Stop Yearly Hike On Student Debt 08/02/2024
Crucial crossbenchers are urging the Albanese government to stop a yearly hike to student debt set to hit almost three million Australians amid a crushing cost of living crisis. A complaint regarding a “hateful” customised licence plate seemingly glorifying the October 7 Hamas terror attacks was not acted upon – despite being made last month. Brisbane’s controversial $2.7bn Gabba rebuild is dead, with powerbroker John Coates declaring the project is damaging the Olympic brand and “just doesn’t s
King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis Force Prince Harry Into Reunion 07/02/2024
Doctors across NSW could be forced to jack up their fees by $12 in six months time to combat a state government “tax grab” which could also result in the closure of many GP clinics. King Charles’s cancer diagnosis will force Prince Harry into a potentially tense reunion with his father, stepmother and brother, with the rogue royal expected to fly to London immediately. Two vile predators are now behind bars after an intoxicated 15-year-old was repeatedly raped at an Adelaide party. Queensland wi
Tax Hikes 06/02/2024
The Albanese government will reap billions of dollars from extra tax on fuel, beer and spirits, including a 1.8 per cent hike this week, while sparing Tesla owners and wine drinkers. Tobacconists across Sydney peddling black market vapes have been swept up in the largest raid blitz so far, with more than 30,000 illegal vapes at a street value of $1.1 million seized over five days last week. Victorian doctors will have to increase patient fees by a whopping 30 per cent to combat a state governm
Distilleries And Brewers Warn Of Hit To Australia’s Hospitality Sector 05/02/2024
Distilleries and brewers are warning of a hit to Australia’s hospitality sector and local tourism unless the federal government freezes the twice-yearly tax hike on beer and spirits. It comes after The Daily Telegraph revealed the Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) was sitting on $500 million in unspent grants and had only managed to start work on a visitors’ centre that has been dismissed as a “shed with a fancy pergola’’. Victorian GPs in training can apply for $40,000 in incentives from t
Margot Robbie Speaks About Oscars Snub 2/02/2024
Margot Robbie has spoken out one week after being overlooked for a nomination at the 2024 Oscars. Risk of being unable to field a team if players are benched for three weeks under new concussion protocols, a Victorian Nationals MP has warned. The number of babies dying within a month of birth has almost doubled since 2018, the year the state’s biggest ever review into maternity services was launched by then health minister Steven Miles. Gaming group SkyCity Entertainment says it faces up to $73m
Biggest Change To Australian Recreational Sport Being Urged By Peak Institute 01/02/2024
One of the biggest changes to Australian recreational sport in history is being urged by the country’s peak sporting institute in the fight against concussion and long term brain injuries. Education Minister Prue Car has slammed her federal counterparts, accusing the Albanese government of trying to “short-change” NSW school kids. South Australian public hospitals had five catastrophic “sentinel” events resulting in serious injury or death in 2021-22, the latest Productivity Commission figures s
Godfreys Group Collapsed Into Administration 31/01/2024
Godfreys Group, the iconic retailer of vacuums that has been selling cleaners for almost 100 years, has collapsed into administration, with cost of living pressures and the challenging economic environment sucking out its profitability and causing its demise. Extra prevention measures protecting swimmers from sharks will not be installed around Sydney Harbour despite Monday’s brutal bull shark attack with the Minns government and local council passing the buck over who is responsible.Queensland
Australia Will Remain Loyal To Its Top Six For Next Monday’s Tour Of NZ 30/01/2024
Australia will remain loyal to its top six for next month’s tour of New Zealand despite the worrying form slump that has resulted in No.3 Marnus Labuschagne’s Test average dropping by 10 in little over a year. Sydney tradies have offered scathing feedback on the industry’s next generation of workers, describing them as “lazy” and “not willing to put in the hard yards”. Pop superstar Taylor Swift has a wild week of crisscrossing the globe coming up after her boyfriend Travis Kelce qualified for
Universities Lobby Government Over Free Courses 29/01/2024
The Federal Government is facing calls to match its fee-free TAFE commitment. A flood watch has been issued for Southeast QLD. The Victorian Government has ignored the parliamentary inquiry recommendation to outlaw recreational duck hunting. NSW caseworkers are failing to visit up to 76 per cent of young people reported as vulnerable. South Australia has overtaken Victoria as the best-performing economy in the nation by CommSec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melanoma Researchers Awarded Australian of the Year 26/01/2024
Two medical researchers helping to cure melanoma have both been recognised as the 2024 Australian of the Year. North Queenslanders could face three-day power outages and life-threatening flash flooding with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily making landfall. Infectious disease experts have queried official Covid advice sent to Victorian public schools this week. In South Australia, fewer teenage boys are pursuing teaching degrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tax Cut Halved For Wealthier Australians 25/01/2024
Anthony Albanese will almost halve the tax cut going to some Australians in order to deliver savings to low and middle income earners. Former South Australian premier Steven Marshall retire from state parliament. A young boy is fighting for life after being kicked in the head by a horse in Centennial Park. In Victoria, three people are dead in a drowning tragedy at Phillip Island. A 400mm deluge is expected for parts of Queensland, along with wind gusts of 165km/h, when Tropical Cyclone Kirrily
Stage 3 Tax Cut Changes Expected 24/01/2024
Anthony Albanese is poised to abandon his promise to leave Stage 3 tax cuts alone. Laws to indefinitely lock up or permanently monitor repeat child sex offenders in South Australia would be the toughest in the country. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is forecast to start lashing the Queensland coast this afternoon. Rugby league players like Reece Walsh and Latrell Mitchell could potentially face visa hurdles ahead of the NRL’s Las Vegas premiership-opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily Expected Within 24 Hours 23/01/2024
More than 25,000 properties across Queensland’s southeast were without power overnight - as storms hit the region after a scorching day. Undercover cop Mick Drury claims Roger Rogerson and other senior police attempted to set him up to be killed after two previously failed attempts. Victoria Police officers clashed with pro-Palestine protesters at the Port of Melbourne on Monday. Up to 5000 new homes would be built within 10km of Adelaide’s CBD under a plan by the construction industry.See omnys
Australia Day Gabba Test 22/01/2024
Cricket Australia will walk a delicate tightrope this week when it gently acknowledges the polarities of emotion around Australia Day during the Gabba Test. A multi-millionaire conman has been found dead in a Sydney hotel, on the same day he was due to be sentenced for a Ponzi scheme which has left up to $24 million unaccounted for. A South Australian man missing since being caught in a rip has been hailed an “absolute hero” after he risked his life to save his and his best mate’s children. T
Giddy With Relief 19/01/2024
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is reportedly set to avoid criminal charges over his alleged relationship with a minor. Runaway Brittany Higgins has shared the first update from her new life in France. In a Wuhan-esque study, Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant Covid strain that is 100 per cent lethal to “humanised” mice. The first luxury hotel in Adelaide’s northern suburbs is set to open its doors this year as the developers announce a premium rebrand. See omnystudio.c
Fatal Crash 18/01/2024
The driver who allegedly caused the crash that killed an Adelaide family is an Italian honeymooner and part-time international travel blogger whose new wife was also injured on impact. Former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams has been cautioned by Channel Nine management over a series of controversial personal social media posts he made claiming horrific atrocities committed by Hamas against Israelis were “proven to be untrue”. A popular Australian YouTuber has decided to leave the country over a g
Nationwide Review Of Supermarket Conduct 17/01/2024
The Albanese government rejected a request to fast-track a nationwide review of supermarket conduct, it can be revealed despite the Prime Minister vowing to do “whatever is necessary” to bring down the price of essentials. Queensland’s domestic violence scourge is now a state of emergency, as shocking new data shows increases in almost every offence in just a year, and more than 20 people killed, allegedly by a partner or relative. An 83-year-old man has died and an 81-year-old woman has been
Delays For Victorian Developers 16/01/2024
Victorian developers face delays of up to 18 months due to Indigenous cultural heritage requirements that are creating another roadblock to the government’s ambitious plan to build 80,000 homes a year. New shocking videos of violence between South Australian schoolchildren have emerged on social media – including a boy waving a knife in the face of another child as he performs what appears to be a TikTok-style dance. An Adelaide man accused of the daylight rape of a 12-year-old girl on a trai
Albanese's Fresh Warning To Supermarkets To Drop Prices 11/01/2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a fresh warning to supermarket giants, telling them the current voluntary grocery code of conduct could become mandated if they do not do the right thing. Aldi has joined Woolworths in its decision to axe Australia Day merchandise this year. Deadly skin cancer diagnoses are expected to rise by up to 69 per cent in Victoria over the next decade, with experts urging the community to stop underestimating the sun’s deadly UV rays. Hundreds of young Queen
Interest Rates Could Be Slashed In June 11/01/2024
Interest rates could be slashed as early as June, as smaller petrol and food price hikes helped slow inflation to its lowest growth in almost two years. Iconic Australian supermarket brand Woolworths has been condemned for ditching its ties to Australia Day after announcing it would no longer sell any merchandise related to the public holiday. Melbourne footballer Joel Smith is facing a suspension of two years – and possibly longer – for taking cocaine. Hundreds of Queenslanders are in hospital
Labor Accused Of “Outrageous Cover Up” 10/01/2024
Labor has been accused of an “outrageous cover up” after refusing to reveal if more convicted criminals have been released from immigration detention over the summer. A Sydney council has been slammed for spending thousands of dollars removing a wooden bench from a north shore naturestrip after the seat sparked a two-year battle between warring neighbours. The Victorian government has quietly dumped a promise to put electronic monitoring devices on dangerous young thugs, insisting the measur
Police Called To NSW Schools 20,000 Times 09/01/2024
Police have been called to schools across NSW almost 20,000 times in the past year, including for serious sexual incidents and violence involving pistols and swords.
Almost 100 Queensland state schools have been damaged amid the state’s dual disasters, with authorities now racing to repair facilities in time for the first day of school in two weeks.
Rents for Adelaide houses are about $60 a week higher than they were a year ago – making them more expensive than those in Melbourne and Hobart.
Products Recalled Over Button Battery Risk 05/01/2024
More than eight products a month have been recalled over button battery issues since new standards became mandatory. Queensland’s Corrective Services Minister is yet to be briefed on a major review of the parole board. Hundreds of pages of documents shed new light on the relationships between Jeffrey Epstein and the rich and powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Passengers Safe After Tokyo Airport Collision 04/01/2024
Twelve Australians made a miraculous escape from a Japan Airlines jet that burst into flames. Four sightseers in NSW have been rushed to hospital after they were struck by lightning in the Blue Mountains. A Victorian councillor whose home was raided by corruption investigators as part of a sports rorts inquiry will face court on drug charges. A major inquiry’s underway after an intimate image of a woman exposing herself while under arrest at an Adelaide police station. A record number of asylum
Australian Dies Fighting With IDF In Gaza 03/01/2024
An Australian has died while fighting with the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. A new report into the Sea World helicopter crash has revealed the pilot who died in the disaster had traces of cocaine in his system. Nearly 300 people were killed on Victorian roads in 2023. More than $3.5m has been paid out to settle civil claims against SA Police for misconduct. David Warner’s taken to Instagram with a desperate plea for the return of his backpack and his two baggy green caps.See omnystudio.com/list
PM Backs Khawaja’s Peace Stance 02/01/2024
Usman Khawaja will be allowed to wear a dove sticker in the BBL should he line up again for the Heat. Wet conditions continue across Queensland with access to the Pacific Motorway cut in two places. Investigations are underway following an apartment blaze in Sydney’s northwest. Rollout of the SA’s first mobile phone detection cameras will target drivers on the South Road corridor. Victorian authorities report a surge in scalpers trying to rip off Taylor Swift fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for
SA Shark Attack 29/12/2023
A Seaford boy has been killed in a shark attack at a popular tourist location on the Yorke Peninsula in SA on Thursday.
In Victoria, a man and a woman are expected to be charged after allegedly breaking into accused triple murderer Erin Patterson’s Leongatha property on Christmas Eve.
Almost one year on from the devastating Sea World chopper crash on the gold coast that claimed the lives of four people, Winnie de Silva said she would forever be haunted by memories of the mid-air disaster.
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Rugby League Motorcycle Death 28/12/2023
Authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors in the motorcycle crash that killed rugby league player Troy Dargan in the Cook Islands.
Households are set to be slugged almost $2400 upfront and businesses up to $31,000 to connect to the gas network from 2025, as part of a growing push to wean Victoria off the popular fuel source.
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is attacking the “disgraceful” scheduling of Adelaide’s annual cricket Test – starting on a Wednesday in mid-January against the lowl
Wild Christmas Weather 27/12/2023
Golf ball-sized hail battered parts of NSW’s Central Coast yesterday, with severe storms threatening Sydney, the Gold Coast and parts of Victoria in a third consecutive day of wild Christmas weather.
There was high drama on a gloomy harbour at the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart, with the official start of the 78th race kicking off with a near-collision.
To Victoria now where an area 24 times the size of Docklands will be put under state control to allow high-rise development as part of th
Worrying Spike In Robberies By Children 22/12/2023
Children aged between 10 and 13 wanting flashy items – and notoriety – are behind a worrying spike in robberies and thefts, police say.
Politicians from across Australia’s major parties have been accused of recklessly spending taxpayer dollars on chauffeur-driven cars with some MPs clocking $20,000 in just three months.
Australian Open tennis action will blast into life almost a full week early in Melbourne with fans for the first time able to snap up bargain tickets to see the world’s bes
Queensland Is Australia’s Tourism Capital 21/12/2023
Queensland remains Australia’s favourite holiday playground, with new data showing the Sunshine State is the country’s tourism capital for the third year in a row.
A traumatised mother and father hid their frightened children in a wardrobe as their southwest Sydney home was invaded by three masked men with a gun.
His life was a rags-to-riches western suburbs tale that turned Franco Cozzo into a household name with his catchcrys imitated across Victoria.
A federal government scheme established to
Australian Notorious Terrorist Released From Jail 20/12/2023
One of Australia’s most notorious terrorists Abdul Nacer Benbrika was cleared to be released from jail yesterday despite still needing to undergo deradicalisation and being considered a potentially “moderate” risk of committing a terrorist act.
A lip-reading expert claims Brittany Higgins was “plied” with alcohol and Bruce Lehrmann encouraged her to “drink that all now” at a Canberra bar on the night she alleges she was sexually assaulted, a court has heard.
The owner of Atet – the controversial
Mates Helping Mates 19/12/2023
Solidarity among Queenslanders has been on full display in Queensland’s record-breaking flood, with residents mobilising in choppers, tinnies and jet skis to rescue neighbours and strangers, and townsfolk sheltering at the pub.
It’s been revealed one of Melbourne’s worst teen offenders stole vehicles valued at $1m in a four-week crime spree during which he was caught and released on bail three times.
A fifth man has been charged over the murder of bikie boss Alen Moradian, who was shot in broa
Federal Government Says Not Fighting To Keep Terrorist Locked Up 18/12/2023
The federal government says it is not fighting to keep notorious terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika locked up in prison because he is not a significant enough danger to warrant it.
Jimmy Barnes is making a brave recovery after undergoing serious heart surgery.
A toddler died in front of horrified family members after being struck by a car on a busy road in Melbourne’s southeast on Sunday.
Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s obsession with the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been rejected by Stev
Folbigg Seeks Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation 15/12/2023
Kathleen Folbigg is set to seek a record compensation payout from the NSW government. Disaster recovery funding has been made available for North Queenslanders and regional councils. Victorians could soon be forced to switch to electric cooktops. Two new budget vehicles have scored zero-star safety ratings. King Charles will lead a megastar line-up honouring Barry Humphries at a state memorial today in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Storm Tide Expected As Jasper Tracks Inland 14/12/2023
Cyclone Jasper’s expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunne
Cyclone Jasper Strengthens 13/12/2023
Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revampe
Construction Industry Shocked By Migration Changes 12/12/2023
Builders and construction industry leaders have expressed “shock” and “disappointment” over the Albanese government’s migration changes. Shock shift in who MPs believe should become Queensland’s next Premier. A court has heard the driver of a BMW that ploughed into the beer garden of a rural Victorian pub last month received nine alarms to treat his low blood sugar. NSW Police are investigating if a man’s been the target of two firebombings in three months. One of South Australia’s most eminent
Brittany Higgins 08/12/2023
Brittany Higgins’ former boyfriend says she told him in a phone call the morning after her alleged rape that “we brought the party back to Parliament House”, the Federal Court was told yesterday.
Sweltering heat and dry conditions predicted for this summer could see Victoria’s most bushfire prone areas spend more than $140bn in rebuilding costs.
A second top private school in South Australia will charge parents tuition fees of more than $30,000 for its senior students next year.
Police have n
Man Arrested In US Over Wieambilla Shooting 07/12/2023
FBI agents have arrested a man in the US in connection to the Wieambilla police shooting, alleging he incited violence and sent “Christian end of days ideology” to extremists before the tragedy.
A hotel on one of North Adelaide’s best-known strips was quietly used to house “high risk” immigrant detainees for more than 18 months before one smashed a window and escaped – sending a nearby private school into lockdown.
Victoria’s public service has been sabotaged by a culture of fear and secrecy
New Home Of High 06/12/2023
The areas of Sydney that will be targeted for higher density housing and deliver tens of thousands of new homes can finally be revealed, after the Department of Planning accidentally published the full housing blueprint online.
An elderly man who suffered a catastrophic fall in his Hervey Bay home has died after an ambulance failed to show up in time to help him despite multiple frantic calls
South Australian Police say a joint operation with federal authorities responsible for monitoring form
Heartbreak As MP Passes 05/12/2023
An emotional Anthony Albanese yesterday announced his good friend, Labor MP Peta Murphy, had died after a lengthy battle with cancer, aged 50.
Destination NSW was dealt a $125m budget blow in Labor’s September budget, further fuelling fears that Sydney could be set to lose major events such as the Australian Open golf tournament.
After more than three months of deadlocked negotiations and two rounds of strike action, the SA teacher’s union is set to agree to the state government’s latest pay o
Fears Australian Open Golf Will Be Moved To Melbourne 04/12/2023
The Australian Open Golf in Sydney attracted almost 60,000 people over the weekend and showcased the city to the world – but there are fears a lack of funding means it will be moved to Melbourne next year.
Seafood Industry Australia CEO Veronica Papacosta said “strong availability” and limited supply chain issues unlike previous years would keep festive price hikes at bay, including for the nation’s beloved Christmas favourite, prawns.
Upgrading the RNA Showgrounds to give the Brisbane Lions
Labor Under Pressure To Justify Release Of Immigration Detainees 1/12/2023
Labor is under pressure to justify the release of 142 immigration detainees after a High Court ruling on one test case involving a convicted child sex offender, as the Coalition argues there was no need to let so many people out.
Athletics Australia has lambasted Daniel Andrews for dumping the Commonwealth Games, saying it will cause “immeasurable harm”.
A tourism industry leader is calling on the government to help Adelaide leapfrog Melbourne as southern Australia’s premier cruise ship home
Brittany Higgins Details Alleged Rape In Federal Court 30/11/2023
Hands visibly shaking, a tearful Brittany Higgins held up a diagram showing the exact location of the couch in Parliament House where she was allegedly raped.
Dumped radio host Lauren Phillips has questioned whether a Sydney-based show will work in her beloved Melbourne hometown.
Playford has become the second council this month to stop reading out an Acknowledgment of Country following a lengthy “culture wars” debate between councillors.
One of Australia’s top international music exports has sl
Brittany Higgins Will Give ‘Graphic And Distressing’ Evidence As Ten’s Star Witness In Defamation Case 29/11/2023
Brittany Higgins will give “graphic and distressing” evidence about allegations she was sexually assaulted in Parliament House by Bruce Lehrmann, a court has heard.
Unions and developers have joined forces to push for urgent reforms that would give nurses, ambos and other essential workers a fighting chance of being able to afford to live in Sydney.
Australia’s largest cruise operator will pull several of its ships from Melbourne in protest against the Victorian government’s decision to increase
Bruce Lehrmann Admits To Cocaine When He Learned Of Brittany Higgins Sexual Assault Allegation 28/11/2023
Bruce Lehrmann has admitted to taking cocaine on the night he learned he was the subject of sexual assault allegations, telling a court he “spiralled” after watching Brittany Higgins’ The Project interview.
Training for venue bouncers is “not fit for purpose” and needs to be urgently overhauled as part of a broader move to turbocharge Sydney’s night-time economy.
A released immigration detainee who refused a mandatory electronic tracker was uncontactable to police and at large in the community
Criminals Released From Immigration Detention 27/11/2023
Police and border agents monitoring convicted criminals released from immigration detention will get $255m to bolster tracking efforts and prosecute any individuals who breach sweeping emergency laws.
Over 80 climate activists were arrested in the waters off the Port of Newcastle last night for overstaying their welcome just days after the NSW Police Minister was accused of encouraging the group to go ahead with the protest action. The growing demand for affordable housing in Queensland has pu
Tragic Twist In DV Murder 24/11/2023
Colleagues of an Adelaide mother allegedly murdered by her estranged husband inside their family home have revealed heartbreaking details about her final weeks as a fundraiser is set up in her honour.
Melbourne hospitals workers faced an onslaught of abuse last financial year – equivalent to more than one attack every hour – as staff warn aggression from patients and their families has spiked in recent years.
An ex-Adelaide woman accused of twice attempting to kill her former partner – then pl
Prisoner Swap 23/11/2023
Hamas will release dozens of hostages from Gaza in an agreed prisoner swap and ceasefire deal with Israel – but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the war will go on.
The woman seated alongside alleged killer teenager driver Dhirren Singh Randhawa has told police the son of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens “ran across the road, into the path” of the vehicle moments before the fatal impact.
US band The Brian Jonestown Massacre cancelled a Victorian show on Wednesday after their
New Laws For Choking Women 22/11/2023
Violent men who are charged by police for choking women will be regarded as serious violent offenders and could be forcibly detained even after their sentence has been served under new laws to be introduced today.
The teenage driver accused of killing Charlie Stevens has been banned from contacting the four eyewitnesses to the alleged hit and run crash – whose conflicting accounts underpin the case against him.
Tens of thousands of Queensland public servants are set to receive a one-off cash b
Lilie James' Family Seek To Sue School 21/11/2023
The parents of murdered water polo coach Lilie James will seek to sue St Andrew’s Cathedral School for gross negligence and a breach in its duty of care to her as an employee.
Prince Edward has arrived in Sydney on a four-day visit during which he is expected to officially open a mock Scottish castle in the grounds of prestigious The Scots College at Bellevue Hill.
Two thirds of aged care homes received at least one complaint in the past year, with inadequate pain management being one of the t
Olympic Public Transport 20/11/2023
The only mass public transport to and from Brisbane Airport during the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the Airtrain, due to an exclusive deal with operators.
The rapidly-worsening drought has spurred the NSW Government into rolling out a $250 million package of low-interest loans in a bid to help battered farmers weather a forecast dry summer.
A judge has released a Sydney man accused by police of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, her daughter and her mother in separate incident
Freed Criminal Asylum Seekers 17/11/2023
Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.
An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.
Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job
NRL's Plan To Lure American Athletes 16/11/2023
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has revealed plans for an NFL-style Combine to lure American athletes to rugby league as part of the code’s historic 2024 season kick-off in Las Vegas.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is today being urged to be “as bold as Bradfield” in his vision for the future of Sydney.
MP’s have been warned Victoria’s ailing state school system has suicidal principals, depressed teachers, entitled parents and violent, narcissistic students.
Hundreds of patients needing lifesaving medical tre
Sick Snub Of Jewish School 15/11/2023
A western Sydney business has come under fire for refusing to lease a jumping castle to a well-known Jewish school, with the owner then boasting about her decision on social media.
The AFL will begin its season in Sydney next year, as part of a bold plan to steal the spotlight in a special ‘Opening Round’ across the northern markets.
Adelaide schools might revoke their decision to ban kids from ocean-based surfing and swimming sessions, as shark patrols are set to return before summer.
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Infrastructure 14/11/2023
NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria will be on the hook for at least 50 per cent of the cost of future road projects under an Albanese Government plan to push responsibility for transport infrastructure spending back onto states.
A former NSW senior constable accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a police station while on duty and in uniform is set to fight the allegations at trial.
A cruise ship in the midst of twin Covid and gastro outbreaks has docked in Adelaide on Monday morni
Foreign Minister Penny Wong Sparks Criticism Over Israel-Hamas War 13/11/2023
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sparked criticism after calling on Israel to stop “the attacking of hospitals”.
Weekly pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney are costing more than $1 million to police each and Premier Chris Minns wants Canberra to help pay to the bill.
Dozens of homeowners who live above the $10.8bn West Gate Tunnel have won a secret multimillion-dollar compensation payout because their land titles extend to the centre of the earth.
Jewish Queenslanders are too afraid to tell work c
Demands For Fuel Excise To Be Slashed 10/11/2023
THE fuel excise should be slashed to compensate for the Albanese Government’s impending cuts to road and rail projects while giving cost-of-living relief.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has “promised” to back Papua New Guinea’s own NRL team with players due to run onto the field in 2027 - and that side could include some top Australian talent.
Optus will have to confront at least three official investigations and an avalanche of damages claims from business customers who experts say are “absolu
Optus Will Not Refund Customers After Massive Outage 09/11/2023
Anthony Albanese is being urged to use rugby league as a “soft diplomacy” tool as the threat of China continues to loom over Australia’s relationship with Pacific Island nations.
Optus executives have declared the telco will not refund customers for one of the worst telecommunications outages in Australian history because most would get “less than $2” and instead it will “reward” the patience and loyalty of those who do not leave the company.
Any delays to the Metro West train line could hold Sy
Rate Rise Number 13 By The RBA Could Be Most Painful Yet 08/11/2023
Rate rise number 13 by the Reserve Bank of Australia could be its most painful one yet.
A Sydney family now needs an annual income of more than $250,000 to buy the average home.
Signs spruiking major road upgrades across Victoria are disappearing amid tensions over the federal government’s infrastructure review.
Acting Premier Steven Miles has travelled to Bundaberg as part of a regional Queensland blitz in the absence of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, as the LNP leadership fanned out to some of
Federal Government’s Push To Have Greater Control Over How Aussies Watch TV 06/11/2023
The federal government’s push to have greater control over how Australian viewers can find content on new smart TV sets is being met with serious concern from the media industry before a new prominence bill is finalised.
Sickening vision has captured the moment an adult driver callously discarded the body of a dead child onto the ground in the aftermath of a horror crash in Sydney’s west.
Victoria may have the race that stops the nation but NSW has the race that gets everyone on their feet.
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Multiple Charges For Mushroom Poisoning Suspect 3/11/2023
The prime suspect in Victoria’s mushroom poisoning case has been charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder. Australia’s most wanted man Hakan Ayik has been arrested in Turkey. A teenage girl has been charged over a number of suspicious fires on the Gold Coast. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he’ll hold the federal government to account over its commitment to construct Hunter-class frigates in Adelaide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal Women Seethe Over Senator’s Replacement 2/11/2023
Former NSW Minister Andrew Constance is in line to replace outgoing Senator Marise Payne. Bealemania hit a snag overnight in Brisbane as fans found themselves caught in a human traffic jam. Hospitals across Victoria are being told to slash costs by millions of dollars. Port Adelaide has officially started the first steps towards dumping the SANFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Self-Incrimination Fears Over Misinformation Bill 1/11/2023
Legal experts are warning that a proposed bill to regulate misinformation on the internet could see Australians having fewer protections. Anthony Albanese will today launch a $10m teacher recruitment campaign in conjunction with all states and territories. South Australian Police and emergency services return to waters off the Eyre Peninsula this morning after a 55-year-old man was fatally mauled by a great white shark. Figures in wagering, the law and sport in Victoria are trapped in a massive
Taxed Vapes Could Net Billions 31/10/23
Regulating and taxing nicotine vapes could inject billions into the federal budget’s bottom line. Queensland faces a day of reckoning with its fire threat, as a nightmare cocktail of high winds and temperatures in the upper 30s. A new tax on Victorian GPs has been thrown into chaos. NSW Police recruits are in for a major payday. More South Australians are dying than usual with the highest rates of death in country towns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beloved "Friends" Star Found Dead 30/10/2023
Co-stars have led an outpouring of tributes for Matthew Perry, the actor beloved by millions of TV fans for playing Chandler Bing in Friends.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has again failed to appear at a rally against youth crime happening outside a building she was in, this time sending a Labor backbencher who proceeded to mock protesters as a “rent a crowd” and “bloody LNP”.
Anti-Israel graffiti has been painted on the wall of a warehouse owned by a prominent South Australian family and vis
Lehrmann Charged With Two Counts Of Rape 27/10/2023
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been charged with two counts of rape in relation to an incident alleged to have occurred after a night out in Queensland in October, 2021.
The ex-boyfriend of a young water polo coach found beaten to death at one of Sydney’s top high school rang triple-0 himself and told them where to find her, four hours after police believe she was killed.
Annastacia Palaszczuk is no longer Queensland’s preferred premier for the first time, and her performance ratin
Queensland Bushfires 26/10/2023
Firefighters in regional Queensland are bracing for gusty and dry winds on Thursday as they battle out-of-control bushfires fuelled by the “worst conditions in 40 years” that have already claimed two lives and multiple homes.
Legal expects are warning Australians accused of spreading misinformation online will have fewer protections against self-incrimination than suspected murderers, arsonists and other serious criminals under a proposed bill to regulate the internet.
A court has ruled the cr
Cops "Concerned" Over Opera House Lighting 25/10/2023
It’s been revealed police were warned Sydney’s Palestinian community had been “incensed” by Premier Chris Minns’ decision to light up the Opera House in the colours of the Israeli flag just hours before a rowdy protest descended upon the steps of the iconic landmark.
An Australian businessman has successfully challenged a $45,000 American Express drinks bill in Vietnam – including 1400 tequila shots – after it was ruled two bars took his credit card and ripped him off by $42,000.
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Sydney's Indigenous Voice To Council 24/10/2023
Despite NSW’s overwhelming no vote, City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore will forge ahead with plans for her own “Indigenous voice to council”.
Tech giant Microsoft will inject $7.9 billion into its Australian operations over the next two years, training 300,000 people in artificial intelligence and cloud computing while fighting online threats alongside Australia’s cyber spy agency.
Scores of foreigners kidnapped by Hamas terrorists remain unaccounted for after they were snatched at gunpoin
Anonymous Group Of Indigenous Yes Supporters Attack No Voters For Fuelling ‘Racist’ Campaign 23/10/2023
An anonymous group of Indigenous Yes supporters have attacked No voters, the media, Coalition MPs and conservative think tanks, accusing them of fuelling a “racist” campaign against the Voice.
Two Lord Howe Island men have been barred from the tropical paradise after being charged with sexually assaulting two different women in separate alleged attacks.
Melbourne Trains will be stopped in their tracks during testing on the $14bn Metro Tunnel if nearby hospital patients need urgent access to life
Two Albanese Government Ministers Have Accused Israel Of Inflicting “Collective Punishment” 20/10/2023
Two Albanese government ministers have accused Israel of inflicting “collective punishment” on Gaza, breaking Labor’s largely united front on the Middle East.
High-profile media identity Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10, claiming her employer reneged on an agreement to cover her legal costs in their defamation suit with Bruce Lehrmann.
The AFL faces a double cocaine scandal, with Melbourne’s Joel Smith testing positive after a home-and-away game and Blues recruit Elijah Hollands charged for po
US President Joe Biden Meets With Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu 19/10/2023
US President Joe Biden was due to meet Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to discuss the Gaza crisis, but his attempts to find a diplomatic solution were dealt a blow by the cancellation of a meeting with Palestinian and Egyptian leaders.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has been given a free pass to avoid facing a Canberra inquiry into how the airline was run.
A crime wave sweeping the bush has regional residents living in fear, country mayors say, with analysis of crime
Australians Stranded In Israel Have Returned Home 18/10/2023
Australians stranded in Israel have returned home on a Qatar Airways flight in a coup that saw the national carrier of a Middle Eastern nation harbouring Hamas terrorists rescuing Jewish passengers.
A woman is seeking $20,000 compensation claiming she was repeatedly leered at and perved on by men at Bondi Icebergs Club pool and sauna, and alleging it did nothing to protect her.
Jewish organisations have slammed the Victorian Greens as “immoral and shameful” for voting against a motion in parliam
Judge Slams ABC For Implying Federal Court Force Journalists To Reveal Confidential Sources 17/10/2023
A judge has slammed the ABC for a “death over dishonour” press release which he found incorrectly implied the Federal Court was trying to force journalists to reveal confidential sources in a defamation case against a former soldier.
Qantas Loyalty boss Olivia Wirth has resigned from the embattled airline, five months after being passed over for the top job.
Average prices for Uber’s rideshare and delivery services could rise by up to 85 per cent as a result of the federal government’s proposed
Federal Government Urged To Refocus On Cost-Of-Living Crises 16/10/23
The Albanese government’s been urged to focus on the cost-of-living crisis now the Voice referendum is over. South Australian police allege an armed robber dubbed the “Bicycle Bandit” used a Chinese semi automatic rifle in all of his crimes. The IDF confirmed hostage release negotiations with Hamas are now “impossible”.The South Australian government says there’s “zero prospect” the state’s legislated Voice to Parliament will be repealed. New facilities already being planned after a record atten
PM Reacts To No Vote 15/10/23
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says we need to find a new way forward with reconciliation, after Australia’s No vote. South Australia’s infamous Bicycle Bandit has allegedly been arrested. Police will allege in court that former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill set up a $300,000 cocaine deal behind his restaurant. Thousands of jobs would be lost across Queensland if restrictions are imposed on Brisbane airport. Hamas terrorists have released chilling footage showing heavily armed militants holding
UN Ordered To Relocate 1.1m Palestinians Within 24 Hours 14/10/23
Israel has ordered the United Nations to move more than a million Palestinians in Gaza south within 24 hours. Australian swimming’s treatment of female athletes and coaches has been laid bare in a leaked report. Anthony Albanese has issued an emotional plea for Australians to vote Yes. Pop star Vanessa Amorosi denies she lied to Australia’s financial regulator amid a legal battle with her mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes Campaign Stifled By Australians’ Disinterest 13/10/23
New research shows the referendum ranks well behind cost of living, health, employment and education for Aussies. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong speaks about the release of detained journalist Cheng Lei. Two trained guards will be stationed at Centrelink offices deemed high-risk. Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver is recovering after a medical episode. The Israel Defence Force has launched a new fighting tactic ahead of a possible land invasion of Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Israel Combats Enemies On Three Sides 12/10/23
Israel has warned it will intensify its military assault on Gaza this week as locals appeal for international help. More than 1000 NSW Police officers will be deployed at an unauthorised pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday. A South Australian golf tournament has been boycotted after one club refused to allow the female opposing captain. Departing Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will earn almost $3000 a day for his final stretch at the airline. Indigenous leaders call out defunded youth justice progra
2500 Air Strikes Hit Gaza, Land Invasion Possible 11/10/23
Israel has laid siege on the Hamas stronghold of Gaza with more than 2500 air strikes, ahead of a suspected mass land invasion. NSW Police under pressure to prevent further violent protests by pro-Palestinian groups. Early warning system is introduced for the real people featured in NSW’s higher school certificate exams. South Australia’s rental market is the toughest market in the country. This year’s Melbourne Cup Parade has been cancelled amid a growing protest movement against the iconic rac
Israel Amassing Troops Ahead Of Gaza Invasion 10/10/23
Israel has pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, destroying Hamas strongholds, after one of the bloodiest attacks in its history. The Voice to Parliament remains unpopular across large swaths of the country. The victims of a horrific plane crash in SA’s Mid North have been identified. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan was personally briefed about the Commonwealth Games cost blowouts in early March. Actor Hugh Sheridan has revealed he passed up tickets to the doomed music festival attacked by Ha
Israel's 9/11 09/10/2023
Israel is vowing “mighty vengeance” against Hamas terrorists who launched an unprecedented assault on the Jewish state, with more than 300 Israelis killed, 1800 wounded and dozens taken hostage in Gaza in what has been described as Israel’s 9/11.
Two Qantas baggage handlers and the brother of one of Australia’s biggest crime figures have been charged as part of a major AFP sting into a drug syndicate allegedly using insiders in Sydney International Airport.
South East Queensland councils are b
Aussies Skip Doctor To Save Money 06/10/2023
Cash-strapped Aussies are avoiding going to the GP for common chronic illnesses, with experts warning the cost-cutting has led to a surge in patients presenting at hospital emergency departments.
Biotech giant Moderna has revealed a ‘superjab’ combining vaccines or Covid-19 and influenza in the one dose has achieved a similar or greater level of effectiveness than existing shots.
More than 400 Adelaide Metro buses have been confirmed to still display pre daylight savings time as commuters are
Petrol Theft At All Time Highs 05/10/2023
Petrol theft has reached record highs in NSW this year, even before the price of unleaded rose above the $2.00-per-litre mark.
Two French backpackers ran for their lives after being caught in a fireball when a charging e-bike exploded inside a Sydney hostel, prompting calls from experts for tighter regulations on shonky batteries.
One of South Australia’s elite colleges is dealing with a serious scandal involving boarding students, with police called and students expelled.
Horror bushfire con
SA Shark Attack 04/10/2023
The husband of shark attack victim Pam Cook has opened up about the incident in a South Australian coastal town, which left his wife requiring surgery and “a big chunk” of her leg missing.
The owner of a luxury car which was peppered with bullets while parked in a Sydney street allegedly asked homeowners with CCTV of the drive-by shooting to delete the vision of the 4am attack.
The official Yes23 campaign for the Voice has been accused of “dishonest” behaviour after it was pinged for using sig
Horror Weekend On Queensland Roads 03/10/2023
Queensland families have been torn apart in one of the worst long weekend’s for fatal crashes in recent memory.
A Sydney mother was dead 30-hours after her son was granted bail by a court, despite police alleging he tried to choke her and was a risk of harming her again.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has all he needs - a treasured new daughter and precious shiny silverware.
Former Carlton player Tom Williamson stalked and harassed a woman around the time his career came to an abrupt end. See
Cassandra Sainsbury Desperate To Ditch Moniker, Cocaine Cassie 02/10/2023
Cassandra Sainsbury is desperate to ditch the moniker, Cocaine Cassie.
Two young men have died on the first weekend of the music festival season, piling pressure on the Minns government to bring forward its planned drug summit.
Footy is about family, at Collingwood its premiership party inside the MCG rooms on Saturday night was layered with loved ones who were lapping it up.
The NRL has witness one of the all-time great NRL Grand Finals as the Panthers have completed their three-peat in a 26-24
Hundreds Of Schools Trialling AI Tutors 01/10/2023
Hundreds of schools across the country are trialling artificial intelligence tutors in the classroom, despite ongoing investigations into the ethical challenges of the controversial technology.
The director of multiple Western Sydney disability service providers is behind bars, accused of defrauding the NDIS of more than $2 million.
Collingwood has claimed its sweet 16th premiership with a four-point victory over Brisbane at the MCG.
A Gold Coast entrepreneur determined to protect women by ridd
New Laws Will Prohibit Companies From Targeting Advertisements At Children 28/09/2023
New laws will prohibit companies from targeting advertisements at children and selling their private data.
Newly installed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson took her turn in the hotseat yesterday as she appeared before a Senate committee hearing into the nation’s airline industry.
Jacinta Allan has been appointed Victoria’s 49th Premier, after a tense day of backroom deals to get the job.
A young apprentice is fighting for his life after he fell 4m down a hole at a Brisbane worksite that has had previ
Former Qantas Boss Alan Joyce The Most Wanted Man In Australia 27/09/2023
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce the most wanted man in Australia.
Embattled NSW backbench MP Tim Crakanthorp is one of the biggest spenders on business class flights in the state, racking up $9,000 on flights to Darwin and nearly $18,000 in office travel expenses in four months.
Premier Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s Premier, stepping down from the role from 5pm on Wednesday.
Adam Reynolds has spoken passionately about his love of the Broncos and Brisbane, admitting he thought he could
Study Shows Six Months Of Vaping Equates To Five Years Of Cigarette Smoking 26/09/2023
The damage caused by six months of using a vape equates to five years of cigarette smoking, according to a shock new finding by medical experts.
Australian rugby faces becoming an amateur sport, such is the disastrous decline of the game overseen by decades of administrative and coaching failures.
Australians in remote communities have begun to cast their votes in the historic Voice to Parliament referendum, as Anthony Albanese’s olive branch to the Coalition to work together if Yes wins is di
Mushroom Poisoning 24/09/2023
Mushroom poisoning victim Ian Wilkinson has been released from hospital and is making “significant progress” in his recovery.
A new poll has found hardly any Australians rank the Voice as a top priority issue for the government.
Health fund executives have been rewarded with million-dollar-plus pay rises, as their members brace for the misery of another round of above-inflation premium rises.
Adelaide scientists believe seaweed found in South Australia’s southeast is key to creating the ultim
Police Sieze 200kg Cocaine 23/09/2023
Police have seized a 200kg cocaine cache at the Port of Melbourne in the latest huge bust linked to the technique of parasite smuggling.
Tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel will rise for the first time in more than a decade as the Minns government moves to make the tolling system “fairer”. Police are set to recruit up to 200 officers from overseas to fast track moves to fill a range of crucial vacancies.
After a 70-year stewardship of the News Corp and Fox conglomerates, Rupert Murd
Political Firestorm As Anthony Albanese Excluding State Decisions From Covid Inquiry 22/09/2023
Anthony Albanese has ignited a political firestorm by excluding state decisions from a sweeping Covid inquiry with accusations he’s protecting Labor premiers from scrutiny, while focusing solely on the former Morrison government.
The Harbour City is relying on Penrith as it’s last hope for football finals victory in the NRL, with the Panthers the only local team left in the top four.
Two rail strikes will halt train services across Melbourne next month as union members take industrial action aft
Alan Joyce’s Payout In Doubt After Board Acts On ‘Acute Loss Of Trust’ In Qantas 21/09/2023
The inglorious end to Alan Joyce’s 15 years as Qantas chief executive has cost him at least $500,000 with a further $10.5m in doubt after the board finally acted in response to an “acute loss of trust” in the airline.
Specially prepared “kill cars” have been seized by police across Sydney before they can be used in the next underworld assassination, kidnapping or drive-by shooting.
Homicide detectives will probe how a three-day manhunt across two states turned deadly after specialist police shot
Australian Airfares 20/09/2023
A senate probe has heard Airfares could have dropped by 10 per cent if the federal government hadn’t rejected a bid from Qatar Airways for extra flights into Australia.
NSW is set for its first scorching summer in four years with an El Nino event declared amid a spring heatwave and warnings of a tough bushfire season ahead.
The Palaszczuk government has issued its third major policy backflip in less than one week as it seeks to overcome dire polling which shows it’s on track to lose next year’
New Groundbreaking Triple 0 Technology 19/09/2023
Groundbreaking technology will give police real-time access to emergencies as they unfold through the public’s mobile phones when a triple-0 call is made.
A Queensland “clearing house” for corruption tip-offs and complaints deemed unviable five weeks ago will now be turned into reality, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirming the state government was back on board with the ditched Coaldrake review recommendation.
Sydney is closed for lunch and Christmas has been cancelled, after the stat
Federal Government Demands More Safety On Dating Apps 18/09/2023
Popular dating apps such as Bumble, Tinder and Hinge have been handed an ultimatum by the federal government – make your platforms safer or the commonwealth will do it for you.
Detectives across the state are being taken off investigations and put back into uniform to cover shortages on the front line, so bad is the current employment crisis in the NSW Police Force.
Councils are slugging Victorians with sneaky new bin taxes of up to $179 and raising rubbish rates by 10 to 20 per cent as the stat
Prominent Aboriginal Activist Warned Agenda Behind Uluru Statement 15/09/2023
Prominent Aboriginal activist and No campaigner Warren Mundine has warned that the agenda behind the Uluru Statement is a “metaphorical” declaration of war on modern Australia.
Public sector unions are set for a salary windfall worth billions of dollars as the reward for helping get Labor into power as NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey prepares to hand down a budget he says will “fix the fundamentals” of an economy bloated by excessive debt.
The Commonwealth should step in to help cover Victoria’s pa
Former Qantas Chief Executives Expected To Be Summoned In Aviation Inquiry 14/09/2023
Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and chairman Richard Goyder are expected to be top of the list of people the senate aviation inquiry will decide it wants to summon when it meets for the first time on Thursday.
Taxpayers are paying councils tens of millions of dollars for the privilege of having their garbage bins collected once a fortnight as weekly pick-ups are being scrapped.
Victorians are being warned to be on high alert of bushfire risks with warmer and drier conditions predicted,
Australia Warns Consequences For Any Country That Aids Russia In Its Illegal War 13/09/2023
Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
A woman claims one of Australia’s most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her.
Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the ne
An Extra Billion Dollars To Build Public & Community Homes 12/09/2023
An extra billion dollars to build public and community homes has won Labor desperately needed support for its signature housing fund, but the end of a bitter nine-month political stoush will bring little relief to renters at the coalface of Australia’s housing crisis.
Sydney’s bus network is facing fresh scrutiny amid an alarming number of services being cancelled and bus drivers calling in sick, with an average of 134 trips being abandoned on one network each day.
Damning videos show top doctor
Detained Journalist’s Partner Welcomes PM’s China Trip 11/09/23
Partner of detained journalist Cheng Lei says Anthony Albanese’s China visit is the perfect opportunity for Beijing to set her free. Slain gangland figure Gavin Preston had been at war over stolen trucks with a feared Melbourne underworld gang. About 1000 unqualified university students will have taught in Queensland classrooms by the end of the year. Police in NSW are threatening to stop attending emergency calls relating to mental health incidents. A furious Adelaide Hills resident has hijack
Genetic Ancestry And Dating Apps Fuel Paternity Testing Spike 10/09/23
Tinder and other online dating apps are driving a spike in requests for paternity tests. Fourteen siblings have been rescued from a Sydney “house of horrors”. Warning for Queenslanders over scammers using social media platforms to stalk and rob them. Police fear the shooting death of Melbourne underworld figure Gavin Preston could set off a wave of revenge attacks. South Australian teachers could soon have the right to ignore calls and emails from their boss or parents outside work hours.See omn
Australian Troops To Join South China Sea Patrols Alongside The Philippines 09/09/23
Australian troops will patrol the South China Sea alongside the Philippines, as the two nations step up their partnership with a new agreement. One person has died and five people injured after a driver collided with pedestrians and two vehicles in the Melbourne CBD. More than 280 teenagers have been nabbed in the last 18 months for breaking into Sydney homes and stealing high-powered cars. More than 700 people have now been screened as part of the SA government’s efforts to fight a tuberculosi
Senate Inquiry Looking Into Qantas Loyalty Program 08/09/23
The Qantas frequent flyer program will now become part of the senate aviation inquiry looking into the blocking of flights by Qatar Airways. South Australian police have found skeletal remains they suspect are those of murder victim Robert Atkins. Anthony Albanese will visit President Xi Jinping this year to make a personal appeal for the release of Australians detained in China. A baby girl has died just hours after being sent home from a Queensland hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Qantas Bosses Called Before Senate Inquiry 07/09/23
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his successor Vanessa Hudson will be called before a senate inquiry probing the government’s Qatar Airways decision. Police build intelligence as another tobacconist is firebombed in Melbourne. An investigation into one of Queensland’s biggest child safety failures was called off by Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath on the eve of the last state election. Covert recordings continued to be heard in the court case against William Tyrrel’s foster mother. SA launches bra
PM Announces SE Asia Trade Strategy 06/09/23
Australia’s trade with Southeast Asia would grow to more than half a trillion dollars by 2040 under a new strategy by the federal government. A court has heard William Tyrrell’s foster parents were caught on secret police recordings smacking another child with a wooden spoon. Cricket is set to be included in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The Reserve Bank holds rates steady for the third consecutive month. Tom Jonas’s retirement at the end of Port Adelaide’s season sparks debate over his captaincy
International Airfares Continue Upward Trend 05/09/23
International airfares out of Australia continued to climb in the first eight-months of the year. Melbourne train commuters may face major disruption across the network with the rail union threatening strike action. South Australia’s average cost to build a new house set a record in July. Around $1.5bn earmarked for projects across regional NSW was used to pay for infrastructure projects in Sydney. The Reserve Bank is predicted to hold interest rates today. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Australia's Basketball World Cup Bid 04/09/2023
Australia is set to bid for the basketball world cup in the wake of last month’s record breaking FIFA Women’s soccer World Cup.
An elite child-rescuing police team is investigating three new cases every week, warning that exploitation has “exploded” in the past decade and perpetrators are “literally anyone and everyone walking among us”.
Acting Queensland Premier Steven Miles has still not spoken with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk more than a week after she jetted off on a surprise holiday to
You're The Voice 03/09/2023
Yes campaigners will declare,“You’re The Voice” in a new ad campaign partnering with singer John Farnham to promote the referendum for an Indigenous Voice.
In NSW, a sickening video taken of two young victims lying dead, or dying, after the crash has been widely shared on social media.
The $10bn Melbourne Airport Rail Link project is set to be mothballed for years following a review of federally funded infrastructure projects.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has warned of a looming political dogfi
Qantas Boss Awarded Millions In Bonuses 02/09/2023
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has been awarded a swag of extraordinary bonuses of up to $10 million, the same day the consumer watchdog revealed it will target a $250m payout over allegations the airline lied to customers about cancelled flights.
Union officials will be able to enter workplaces without notice and inspect payroll records when they suspect wage underpayments under proposed changes to the nation’s IR laws to be unveiled next week.
Parents have unloaded on the culture at a Qu
Qantas Taken To Court 01/09/2023
Qantas is being taken to court by the consumer watchdog for allegedly selling tickets for thousands of cancelled “ghost” flights and hoarding takeoff and landing slots to drive up airfares.
Transport for NSW has for the first time confirmed that WestConnex will be sped up to 90km/h but the plans will require the motorway to be completely closed for safety checks.
A Gold Coast city councillor allegedly googled “If you kill someone in self-defence will you go to jail?” two days before he choked
Australians To Head To The Polls 31/08/2023
Australians will head to the polls on October 14 to decide if they want an Indigenous Voice enshrined in the constitution, as the Yes and No campaigns launch a six-week final push to the referendum.
Inflation rose by its smallest margin in more than a year following a fall in the cost of food and petrol, raising hopes the Reserve Bank will leave interest rates on hold for a third straight month.
The victims of crime advocates who marched on state parliament have still not had a response to th
Coles Slashing Prices As Part Of A New Cost-Of-Living Program 30/08/2023
Coles will reveal on Wednesday plans to slash the price of more than 500 products for the next three months as part of a new cost-of-living program.
Embattled NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen may refuse to appear before a parliamentary inquiry into why she hand-picked a former Labor staffer to be the state’s transport boss.
Next generation Tasers will be rolled out to 10,300 frontline Victoria Police officers from November with strict new rules about when the weapons can be deployed.
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RBA Under Fire Over Spending 29/08/2023
The Reserve Bank is under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on food and booze while the nation grappled with a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
Victoria’s total debt is predicted to hit a shocking $226bn by 2026-27, putting the state’s credit rating at greater risk.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his top executives have been forced to admit the airline owes at least $150 million more in flight credits to customers than previously estimated.
Three days of tense negotiations
Three US Marines Dead After Military Plane Crash Off The NT Coast 28/08/2023
Three US Marines died and five more suffered serious injuries when a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the Tiwi Islands off the Northern Territory coast. yesterday.
Random urine tests to screen the state’s trains workforce for drugs or alcohol will be axed in a backroom agreement between the rail union and the state government.
The AFL Grand Final Parade will return to city streets in a significant shift from last year’s Yarra River ceremony.
The respected mind Premier Annastacia P
Only Four Targets Of Closing The Gap Are Being Met 27/08/2023
Of the 17 critical targets identified as part of Closing the Gap only four are being met, while the rates of Indigenous suicide, children in out-of-home care and adults in jail are going backwards.
The women who once quietly lived off the ill-gotten gains of their gangland men are now playing an active role in high-level crimes that are leading to bloodshed on the streets.
The Victorian Liberal Party has claimed an emphatic victory in the critical Warrandyte by-election with the party on track t
Donald Trump’s Fury In History-Making Mugshot 26/08/2023
Glaring straight ahead, Donald Trump’s fury is unmistakable in his history-making mugshot, taken after he was charged and released from Fulton County Jail.
Zookeeper Jen Brown won’t hear a bad word said about the two male lions who mauled her and left her fighting for life.
Police will investigate whether former Crown staff and big punters banned from the venue were part of an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal casino.
Masked crusaders Kiss are set to be confirmed as special guest performers a
Australian Electoral Commission Revelations In Upcoming Voice Referendum 25/08/2023
Revelations that the Australian Electoral Commission will allow a tick to be recorded as a Yes vote in the upcoming Voice referendum – but a cross won’t be recorded as a No vote have been slammed as “unfair” and “favouritism”.
Rules requiring masks in NSW hospitals are set to be scrapped as early as next week, with the Minns government looking to end one of the last-remaining Covid measures for good.
Footy fans will be able to dine at a high-class Italian restaurant or pub, play mini golf and bo
Majority Of Parents Giving Wrong Care To Sick Child 24/08/2023
The majority of parents give the wrong – and at times harmful – care to their sick child, with more than 80 per cent wrongly believing they should lower a high temperature.
Students in Western Sydney deserve to be on par with those on the north shore, federal Education Minister Jason Clare has declared, as his supremo Mark Scott said more traditional direct teaching techniques were needed to close the gap.
The capacity of Victorian meth labs is surging as organised crime gangs disguise the struc
The Date Of The Voice Referendum Expected To Be Announced 23/08/2023
The date of the Voice referendum is expected to be October 14 — and will be officially announced next week in the must-win state of South Australia.
Laws requiring cruise ship passengers in NSW to be vaccinated against Covid-19 will be axed, with Premier Chris Minns yesterday declaring: “We need to move on and get life back to normal.’’
Premier Daniel Andrews has identified the MCG as a flagship stadium for a 2034 men’s World Cup hosted in Australia – a scenario which would likely force the AFL
Jailed Cocaine Kingpin Under Watchdog Investigation 22/0/08/2023
Jailed cocaine kingpin and horse racing tycoon Damion Flower is under investigation by the corporate watchdog after it was revealed he stands to profit up to $1 million a year from champion sire Snitzel from behind bars.
Late-stage dementia patients will be able to vote in the upcoming Voice referendum unless their families and doctors have taken the step to have them struck off the electoral roll.
Queenslanders will be left in the dark about why Transport Minister Mark Bailey’s office covered
$1.7bn Hi-Tech Missile Investment Announced 21/08/23
Australia’s navy is set to be armed with more than 200 Tomahawk missiles amid concerns over China’s growing military presence in the region. Ovarian cancer discovery is set to prevent women from unnecessarily having their ovaries removed and losing their fertility. Fed-up QLD Labor MPs will today demand answers from the Premier over the train manufacturing scandal. NSW Government will defy coastal council requests to scrap shark nets along their beaches. The AFL has apologised to a furious Adela
PM’s VIP Jet Charter Bill Revealed 19/08/23
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent $4 million chartering RAAF jets around Australia and abroad since taking on the top job. Cover-up allegations filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria as part of a class action against Monash IVF Group that revolves around the destruction of embryos. The tiny Queensland town of Glenden has been saved in a stunning intervention by the State Government. Besieged property developer Jean Nassif has been given a slapdown from the NSW Fair Trading Minister. So
Matildas WWC Legacy Boosts Grassroots Soccer 18/08/23News Feed 180823
The Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup performance is expected to spark a surge in grassroots soccer participation across Australia. On-the-run developer Jean Nassif has launched a scathing attack from Lebanon at authorities seeking his arrest. South Australian teachers will consider strike action next month if the state government doesn’t improve its offer. QLD businesses will be lured to the bush under a new $80m state government investment. Victorian housing construction is forecast to plunge i
Matildas Lose FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 17/08/23
Sam Kerr’s legendary goal couldn’t save the Matildas as Australia’s historic World Cup run was ended by England. States will compete for a share of $3bn offered by Anthony Albanese for building more homes. The family of a mother stabbed to death in Sydney’s west is begging to know why police downgraded a welfare check on her alleged killer. Victorian schoolchildren as young as 12 are conducting clandestine vape deals during lunch breaks. A lone goat who gazes upon busy highway traffic has attra
Historic National Agreement To Stamp Out Family Violence 16/08/23
An historic national agreement has been made by the federal, state and territory governments to stamp out domestic and family violence. Factional allies of Victorian minister Lily D’Ambrosio say she’s the victim of an internal ALP war. Small regional towns across NSW are facing an influx of temporary workers moving in to build wind and solar farms, creating concerns about where they’ll live. South Australians will not get a public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup. Townsville is the only
Unruly Passenger Sparks Nationwide Airport Chaos 15/08/23
A passenger claiming he had a “bomb” in his bag on-board a Malaysia Airlines flight sparked nationwide airport chaos late on Monday. A drug dealer’s deathbed confession to the murder of Allan Ames in 2009 isn’t enough to grant the convicted killer a new trial. The Victorian woman who cooked a deadly beef Wellington lunch that killed three people has claimed she bought some of the mushrooms at an Asian grocery store. Victorian MPs would be subjected to random drug testing under a proposal to be p
Australian Teacher Education Is A Decade Behind Other Countries 14/08/2023
AUSTRALIAN teacher education is a decade behind other countries, pumping out graduates unprepared for teaching and who cannot control students, a new report says.
COMPLAINTS about electricity price increases have skyrocketed by 66 per cent, the NSW Energy Ombudsman has revealed – and more people are being hit with unexpected bill shock after installing new smart meters.
UP to 40 emergency workers are allegedly being attacked every week as the police union warns assailants targeting officers are
Australia Remains In Contention To Win FIFA Women’s World Cup 13/08/2023
Australia remains in contention to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil, with the Matildas beating France 7-6 in a pulsating penalty shootout in front of almost 50,000 passionate fans at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night to claim a semi-final berth.
The family of a man whose aggressive brain tumour has returned four years after surgery say those who have robbed him of his choice to have Charlie Teo operate have “blood on their hands”.
Serial road pests are being let off the hook because
School Vaping Crisis 12/08/2023
A female student had a seizure and was rushed to hospital after using a vape while a male student who also used a vape at another school collapsed and “struggled to breathe”.
Hundreds of Brisbane homeowners were left stunned by mystery letters from Brisbane City Council warning their houses could be purchased and turned into parklands at a time the state grapples with a housing crisis.
The parents of a Gippsland footballer who took his own life last week say his mental health started to deteri
Matildas Superstar Sam Kerr Dubbed A ‘Female Cristiano Ronaldo’ 11/08/2023
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr will become the first female footballer in history to crash through the $500 million barrier after being dubbed a “female Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Drought-resistant crops, super soils and feed for cattle that can help farms stay “ahead of the curve” when the next big dry strikes will be funded under a $38 million investment unveiled at the Bush Summit.
E-scooters will be fitted with cameras that shout at riders who flout the law as part of a new trial to crack down on peop
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Found To Also Slash Heart Attacks And Strokes 10/08/2023
Weight-loss drug Wegovy has been found to also slash heart attacks and strokes by 20 per cent in a large-scale trial that could help speed up its approval for subsidy in Australia.
The husband of the woman who cooked a deadly mushroom lunch that claimed the lives of three people alleges she had tried to poison him in the past.
A man’s body dressed in black shorts and blue sneakers found in a lake at one of Sydney’s most prestigious golf clubs had been in the water for days before it was discover
The Matildas' Stunning Victory In The Women’s World Cup Has Changed Female Sport 09/08/2023
The Matildas’ stunning victory in the Women’s World Cup has moved the dial forever in female sport with audience figures smashing those for the NRL and AFL grand finals as it became the most watched TV event in 2023.
Australians have paid $3bn in rental increases since July last year — with another almost $5bn in collective rent hikes expected in the next year alone.
The ex-husband of the woman who cooked a deadly mushroom lunch that claimed three lives battled a mystery gut illness.
The Palaszc
Massive Wave Of Girls Will Take Up Soccer Thanks To This FIFA Women’s World Cup 08/08/2023
A massive wave of girls will take up soccer over the next four years as the giant legacy of this FIFA Women’s World Cup and the rise of the Matildas becomes clear.
A human tsunami is set to pour over the Great Dividing Range into the state’s booming bush towns.
Victorian firefighters have been offered a whopping 12 per cent pay increase over four years and thousands of dollars in cash bonuses under a new wage deal.
Police will review their previous callouts to a house where a father and his fiv
Devastating House Fire 07/08/2023
The bodies of a father and his five young boys were last night being uncovered from a devastating fire in Queensland that destroyed one home and badly damaged two others.
The mystery surrounding Sam Kerr’s calf injury deepens, with helicopter footage obtained by News Corp showing the superstar striker still sitting out the majority of training.
The ACT’s embattled Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has quit over damning allegations of misconduct in the rape trial that rocked the na
Voice To Parliament 06/08/2023
The Yes case for the Voice is “almost unsalvageable”, with a new poll finding it is now behind with a majority of voters in every state and territory.
Brisbane is bracing for one of its worst bushfire seasons yet, with council and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services ramping up their efforts to prepare the region amid the looming threat of El Nino.
Two sisters are dead and their husbands are in hospital after being poisoned by wild mushrooms at a private lunch in Victoria.
Court documents r
NDIS Scam Mansions 05/08/2023
It can be revealed three key suspects, who control a combined seven NDIS businesses, collectively own seven properties worth more than $8.3m that are now at risk of further action by the federal government’s Fusion Taskforce.
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd was stood down briefly by Haileybury College after attending a boozy bash with underage students celebrating a milestone win.
Former Port Adelaide player Jay Schulz suffered more than 20 concussions during his time at the club and played again
Shocking Childcare Abuse 04/08/2023
The mother of a little girl allegedly raped by a childcare worker accused of 1600 child sex offences over 15 years has detailed how he would describe her daughter’s “great day” after inflicting terrible abuse on her.
Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has filed suit for defamation against Brittany Higgins over social media posts made in July and is understood to be seeking an injunction against the former staffer preventing any similar statements being made in the future.
The Queensland go
Breakthrough Drug Kills All Solid Tumours 03/08/23
Scientists have developed a breakthrough drug that kills all solid cancer tumours while leaving other cells unharmed. Dumped NSW minister Tim Crakanthorp failed to disclose his wife and in-laws owned dozens of properties in the Hunter. Pressure is mounting on the SA government to fund completion of a road left unfinished by failed homebuilder Felmeri Group. Paramatta Eels members have purchased the third largest portion of NRL grand final tickets of any club, despite the high chance of not makin
NSW Seeks Future Extradition Of Alleged Child-Sexual Offender 02/08/23
One of Australia’s worst accused child-sex offenders allegedly raped and abused 91 girls in childcare centres for 15 years without detection. Australian comedian Jim Jefferies reveals his nephew was among the four men feared dead after an army helicopter crash. Seven youths have been arrested after they allegedly drove a stolen car from Adelaide to Whyalla. The head of a Sydney maximum security prison has been suspended amid allegations he sexually harassed a female prison officer. Nearly 300 fo
Taipan Helicopter Fleet Grounded 01/08/23
The Defence Minister faces pressure to produce safety documents relating to the military helicopter involved in the fatal crash. Sydney developers and businesses could be taxed more to recover costs of the Metro West project. Victoria Police will investigate whether the desecration of Meshlin Marrogi’s grave was a strike at her drug-boss brother George. You’re more likely to be robbed, have your home broken into or your car stolen in Queensland. And McCartneymania will ignite Adelaide when the
Search For Four Diggers Has Broadened 31/07/2023
The search for four Diggers has broadened from the site where their Taipan helicopter crashed into the North Queensland ocean during military training exercises, as the identities of the men of the elite 6th Aviation regiment were revealed.
A relentless “Onya Sonia” campaign by new Logies host network Seven scored their prized host Sonia Kruger the 2023 Gold Logie.
Several people have been left with bullet wounds after three separate shootings just hours apart in Melbourne’s northwest on Saturda
Four Australian Army Aviators Are Feared Dead After A Horror Chopper Crash 30/07/2023
Four Australian Army aviators are feared dead after a horror chopper crash over the Whitsundays in what looms as the nation’s worst peacetime military disaster since 2005.
Covid-19 is killing on average 25 people in Australia every day, with more than half the nation not getting any form of booster shot in the past six months.
We are coming for your Lamborghinis – that’s the warning from the NSW government’s latest weapon in its crime-fighting arsenal targeting the criminals at the core of the
Kylie Minogue Poised To Hit Jackpot In America 29/07/2023
Kylie Minogue is poised to hit the jackpot in America as she joins the world’s biggest music superstars from Adele to U2 with a Las Vegas residency.
Criminals across Sydney caught up in the out-of-control gang wars have been warned their doors may be kicked open this weekend as the state’s new crack team swings into action.
The Andrews government is preparing to extinguish natural gas in Victorian homes after banning new residential builds from connecting to the gas network.
Kids at risk of comm
Ex-Partner Of Julia Gillard Sucked A Woman’s Nipple Without Her Consent 28/07/2023
The ex-partner of Julia Gillard sucked a woman’s nipple without her consent while he was “drunk” in Melbourne’s inner-north just two weeks before it became public he’d split from the former Prime Minister.
A ROYAL Commission into how drugs are getting into our borders and fuelling Sydney’s underworld war has been called for, as the Premier conceded laws may need to change after the latest deadly shooting to rock the city.
Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman paid more than $1.5m to political f
Seamless Travel Set Between Australia And New Zealand 27/07/2023
“Seamless” travel between Australia and New Zealand will make hopping across the ditch faster – but don’t throw away your passport just yet.
A well-known criminal defence lawyer has narrowly survived the latest “targeted” shooting on Sydney’s streets, with the broad daylight attack rocking the city’s legal profession as police search for a motive.
Justice figures are demanding a review of the decision by Victoria’s top prosecutor not to pursue charges in the Lawyer X case amid revelations she on
AI May Be Used To Detect Declining Heart Failure 26/07/2023
Artificial Intelligence may soon be used to detect declining heart failure by listening to how people speak on their smartphone.
Nearly 200 NSW public school teachers were sacked for not getting the Covid jab last year, amid crippling shortages of staff, new Freedom of Information documents reveal.
Decision-making powers for multi-million dollar suburban developments are set to be taken over by the state government to fasttrack housing in middle and inner Melbourne.
Some patients are waiting mo
International Swimming Bosses Preparing For A World-First Event For Transgender Competitors 24/07/2023
International swimming bosses are preparing to take the plunge and push ahead with a world-first event for elite transgender competitors.
The Opera House will be lit up in honour of the Matildas if the Aussie women make it to the finals of the World Cup.
The first train inside the $14bn Metro tunnel was due to hit the tracks in the early hours of this morning, as the city-shaping project begins months of live testing.
The mothers of children allegedly indecently assaulted by a Whyalla school tea
Australian’s Living With Chronic Pain Are Putting Off Health Checks Due To Rising Costs 24/07/2023
Many Australians living with chronic pain are continuing to put off dental care, eye checks and even cancer screenings, saying that the rising cost of treatments and medications has them neglecting other areas of their health.
A young couple have become the latest innocent victims of a shooting on Sydney’s streets, caught in the crossfire of gunfire which left a man on life support, as politicians became embroiled in a war of words over what can be done to stop the violence.
A Victorian man who
Trolls Accusing Warren Mundine Of Betraying Indigenous Australians 23/07/2023
Vicious trolls accusing him of betraying Indigenous Australians by advocating against the Voice to Parliament have pushed Warren Mundine to attempt to self harm.
NSW Liberal MP Taylor Martin has revealed he is the politician at the centre of a texting scandal, but has strongly denied any wrongdoing, while declaring there are “two-sides” to the story.
The Andrews government is considering a tourism levy on short-term stays in Victoria.
The sole survivor of a shocking triple fatal crash on the Bru
Australia’s Worst-Ever Pedophile Will Serve National Record Sentence 22/07/2023
Australia’s worst-ever pedophile will serve a national record sentence for his hundreds of crimes, which a judge says were so “brazen, disturbing and heinous” as to warrant 457 years behind bars.
Channel 7 has launched a long-range $150 million attempt to pinch rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin series from Channel 9.
The Andrews government has gagged Commonwealth Games officials from publicly discussing the 2026 event’s axing, as negotiations over compensation heat up.
A major campaign in
Sam Kerr Creating Same Iconic Cathy Freeman Olympic Moment At Women’s World Cup 20/07/2023
Sam Kerr can create the same iconic moment as Cathy Freeman’s Olympic gold medal run when she leads Australia at soccer’s Women’s World Cup starting today, and set herself up for multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals, industry experts say.
In a class action taken by businesses affected by Sydney’s light rail could cost the NSW Government tens of millions of dollars and has set a massive precedent for thousands of others impacted by major transport projects, legal experts say.
Daniel Andrews has
Commonwealth Games 21/07/2023
The Victorian parliament could examine the Commonwealth Games cancellation fiasco, as the Andrews government dug in for a third straight day refusing to explain the event’s multi-billion dollar blowout.
More than 85 per cent of Queensland’s most serious young criminals are reoffending within 12 months with soft juvenile justice and “opt in” rehab programs failing to turn around the state’s youth crime crisis.
A convicted conman who siphoned $25.6m by pretending to be the guitarist for rock leg
People In China Spending Nearly $8m A Day On Australian Property 19/07/2023
People in China are spending nearly $8m a day on Australian property – vastly more than buyers from anywhere else in the world – but the true levels of real estate purchases by foreigners are likely much higher, a leading expert claims.
Victorian taxpayers are facing potentially billions in damages and a massive hit to its title as the nation’s sporting capital after it sensationally cancelled the Commonwealth Games citing mounting cost blowouts.
Teal indpendent Zali Steggall is under pressure i
Number Of Refugee Claims Made By People Arriving In Australia Doubles 18/07/2023
The number of refugee claims made by people arriving in Australia by plane on visas allowing them to work, study or travel has nearly doubled in the past year, leading to accusations Labor is “all froth, no beer” on border protection.
Sydney’s housing crisis is being exacerbated by a flood of international students who are arriving far faster than new housing can be built to accommodate them.
Queenslanders who are set to be slugged tens of thousands of dollars to make their homes more energy-eff
New Scheme Intercepts Call-Back Scams 17/7/23
Aussies phoning known scam lines will have their calls intercepted, thanks to Optus, the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange and banks. The mum of a rescued Aussie sailor who survived adrift with his dog for two months says she “can’t wait” to see her son. Queensland’s regional maternity centres will receive a $42m injection. A South Australian man is accused of gunning down his wife and daughter. Australian actor Luke Cook has revealed what working actors in the US are actually paid.See omnyst
Unregulated Agents Target Vulnerable Veterans 16/7/23
Veterans are being preyed upon by fee-for-service agents promising shortcuts to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits and compensation. Grieving families of fatal stabbing victims want the QLD government to introduce new laws restricting the sale of knives to teens. Tenants in all but 15 South Australian suburbs and towns are experiencing severe rent stress. Unvaccinated firefighters in Victoria will remain off work indefinitely. Parents desperate to combat cost-of-living pressures are turning to n
Yes Campaign Chases Disengaged Male Vote 15/7/23
Yes campaign strategists say they’ll target advertising spend around football finals in a bid to win over young men disengaged from politics. Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton is seeking powers to detain children aged 10 to 13 once the age of criminal responsibility is lifted. Queensland Fertility Group is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar baby-swap scandal. South Australian Health inspectors conduct illegal vape blitz. Treasurer Jim Chalmers praises the RBA’s first female gov
Forrests Split But Divorce Unlikely 14/7/23
Speculation about billionaire couple ‘Twiggy’ Forrest and his wife Nicola had been circulating for months before the split was confirmed. QLD renters booted from their homes after law changes to limit rent increases to once per year. Five teenage girls involved in alleged Adelaide carjacking and police chase. NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station is set to stay open past 2025. Tunnel workers on Melbourne’s North East Link will be paid $320,000 a year under a workplace agreement.See omnystudio.c
RBA Boss Leaves Door Open On Further Hikes 13/7/23
Homeowners could yet face another interest rate hike with RBA boss Philip Lowe leaving the door open on “further tightening”. An 11-year-old Queensland girl has died with the flu. Oodie founder cops backlash after showing off his new multi-million dollar Adelaide farm. South Australian workers can expect a national decision to ban caps on working from home days will flow on to state workplaces. Acting QLD Premier Steven Miles has defended the delay of some building code changes due to come in Oc
Dry Summer Would Test New Fire Danger System 12/7/23
As the nation heads toward a dry summer the looming threat of bushfires will put new emergency response systems to the test. Dozens of SA pedestrian crossings were found to fail meeting safety standards. Two Queensland teenagers found guilty of murdering Angus Beaumont could walk free. FIFA officials were warned repeatedly that covering up the name plaques of Australian sporting legends at Allianz Stadium would provoke a storm of protest. Melbourne cocaine dealers have been warned not to cut the
Eggs To Crack $15 A Carton 11/7/23
Producers are concerned the phase out of caged eggs will be brought forward by 10 years, stoking fears the price of eggs could rise. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a defence export deal with Germany. A tax on petrol cars could be imposed in Sydney’s CBD. South Australian politicians and Parliament House staff have been issued new safety advice. Victorians will be slugged with a 43 per cent increase to Domestic Building Insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Sailor Tells Of Dramatic Rescue 10/07/2023
The young sailor rescued from treacherous conditions off the coast of Kangaroo Island says it wasn’t the wild weather that brought his attempt at a world record undone.
A bridge and a railway underpass will have to be demolished or bypassed – at a cost of upwards of $340 million – to give trucks transporting massive wind turbines access to new renewable energy zones (REZ) in country NSW.
Queensland is a national leader in road side births with hundreds of women a year having babies on highways
Dramatic Sailor Rescue 09/07/2023
A Gold Coast sailor stranded in wild seas in the Great Australian Bight is headed back to dry land after a dramatic rescue in heaving, 10m swells and cyclonic winds.
For the first time, Queensland drivers will be tested for cocaine in random roadside drug tests.
A secret report has laid bare the super-sized pay of Victoria’s leading public sector road and rail executives, including one who earned more than $814,000 last year.
Troublemakers face bans from Adelaide’s most popular areas, and ran
Jamie Kah Charged By Racing Stewards 08/07/2023
Champion jockey Jamie Kah has been charged by racing stewards but is determined to get back in the saddle after images surfaced of her on social media with a white substance.
Restaurateurs say South Australia’s hospitality industry is at “rock bottom” and the Covid-19 pandemic was a “dream” compared to the current economical landscape.
The cowboy developers who illegally demolished a historic Melbourne pub seven years ago will be blocked by the local council from obtaining a planning permit
AFL Photo Scandal 07/07/2023
The AFL nude photo scandal was sparked by an email sent to one club whose highest-profile player was among the explicit images.
A mother-of-three was allegedly bashed to death by her estranged husband when the pair met to discuss their divorce settlement, in a tragic domestic dispute.
A blanket ban on mobile phones and smartwatches from the first to last bell in all Queensland state schools will come into effect next year.
Huge demand for soap powder donated to a charity has triggered concern
AFL Nude Photo Shock 06/07/2023
The AFL has launched an investigation into a shocking collection of nude and graphic images of more than 45 past and present players, which is being widely shared across social media.
Residents living near Allianz Stadium and the SCG could suffer mental health impacts from “increased exposure to noise” if an archaic concert cap is increased and should be given cheap or free tickets as compensation.
A Queensland magistrate has been slammed by a senior judge for her “total misunderstanding of
Ash Barty's Baby Joy 05/07/2023
The former World No 1 tennis star posted a pic of her little sleeping bundle of joy, Hayden, wrapped in a swaddle and wearing a grey beanie, on Tuesday night.
The Reserve Bank has offered millions of Australian mortgage holders a brief reprieve, deciding to leave the cash rate at 4.1 per cent for the time being, sparking warnings further hikes could be needed soon.
A magistrate has granted bail to set free a teenage boy who was part of a gang that allegedly stabbed and robbed three people in r
NRL's Suncorp Olympic Bid 04/07/2023
The NRL is demanding Suncorp Stadium not be overlooked for funding ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, warning it will have passed its useful life by then.
A new study has found Aussie workers rank in the top five in the world for life-work balance.
The University of Melbourne claims it has been forced to pay more than $50,000 to comply with court orders as a defamation spat between two of its top scholars rages
Supervising youth workers in Adelaide have alleged girls as
Voice Is Silent In The Regions 03/07/2023
Regional mayors with some of the state’s highest Indigenous populations in their towns have described the Voice proposal as confusing and unclear – signalling a disconnect between the Commonwealth’s plan and sections of the community.
A new crime syndicate has declared war on the powerful Comanchero bikie gang by claiming they are going to take over running the NSW drug trade from them, potentially igniting more bloody conflict on Sydney’s streets.
The increased pressure on the private rental
Voice To Parliament 02/07/2023
The Yes team has dumped plans to put celebrities and sports stars at the centre of its campaign to win October’s referendum on the Voice to Parliament.
The number of serious young offenders in Queensland has surged in recent years, despite the government implementing new laws and programs to target hardcore teens.
In his typical braveheart manner, Allan Border will continue to commentate on Fox Cricket, despite battling Parkinson’s disease.
A long-vaunted merger of the universities of Adelaid
NDIS Fraud Sting 01/07/2023
A Western Sydney woman is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar NDIS fraud sting after early morning raids on four service providers by the federal Government’s new crack team of investigators.
Police are investigating possible drug links to the brutal murder of a Gold Coast builder who was found beaten to death in the blood-spattered living room of his hinterland home.
Fathers working in SA public service could soon be paid to spend up to five months at home with their new babies, as the gov
Lily's Farewell 30/06/2023
Friends, family and loved ones gathered to farewell 23-year-old Lily Thai, whose decision to end her life by voluntary euthanasia has left a lasting legacy.
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian said she tried to make her former lover “feel wanted” by calling him “the boss,” in private testimony to the Independent Commission Against Corruption that the former Premier tried to keep secret. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has waved away her own revelation that she failed to tell Health
William Tyrrell 29/06/2023
Police suspect William Tyrrell’s foster mother dumped the little boy’s body near a riding school a short drive from his grandmother’s home where they believe he fell from a balcony and died.
More than 800,000 desperate Taylor Swift fans spent over three hours on edge waiting – most of them in vain – to get their hands on the popstar’s coveted concert tickets during a record-breaking pre-sale event on Wednesday.
A magistrate told Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown to “get help” after he consum
"Sweet" Teenager Mowed Down And Stabbed 28/06/2023
Ethan Hoac and two friends were walking home on a quiet Melbourne suburban street when they were chased by a car and the “sweet” 14-year-old was mowed down and stabbed to death.
Queensland scientists are leading the world in the development of an oral drug that can not only treat debilitating long COVID but has the potential to stop reinfections of the virus even if new variants emerge.
Victoria Police says it is “looking into” claims some employees are describing themselves as gender neutral
Driveway Tragedy 27/06/2023
A toddler just weeks from celebrating his first birthday has been killed in his Queensland driveway by a reversing car.
A Townsville woman has been ordered to pay almost $300,000 to her former neighbours for a post she made on social media amid a “dramatic uptick” in online-related defamation cases.
Corey Worthington, who made global headlines as a 16-year-old after throwing an out of control house party in Melbourne in 2008, fronted the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with assau
Concerns Over Young Aussie Entrepreneurship 26/6/23
Young Aussies are not prepared to take a punt on starting their own enterprise, prompting fears about the next generation of entrepreneurs. A teenager charged over an alleged armed carjacking in a Brisbane suburb is back behind bars. Sydney’s Alameddine crime network is “fracturing”. A shortage of the diabetes and diet drug – best known as Ozempic – is about to end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wagner Chief Leads Coup Against The Kremlin 25/6/23
President Vladimir Putin’s regime is in crisis as Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leads a coup against the Kremlin. Jamie Kah and her greyhound trainer mate are being investigated after a shocking video emerged online. Children as young as 12 are accessing dating apps. A backlash is growing among Victorian councils against the state government. Social media giants could be fined billions if they fail to crack down on the lies being spread on their platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for
Barbiecore Craze Hits Retailers 24/6/23
Margot Robbie’s upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide’s CBD. New bill could give Victoria’s Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/liste
Weekly Shop Hits A New High 23/6/23
Australians are spending over $1500 more on groceries annually, with many flagging the cost of produce as their biggest financial burden. Business owners in Adelaide’s CBD have been left feeling “unsafe” after a violent incident. A Victorian grandmother held as a slave for almost a decade is suing her captors. A cyber attack shuts down the NSW cashless gaming trial. A “gutted” Justin Holbrook says he didn’t see his sacking coming at the Titans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Titanic Sub Rescue Nears Grim Deadline 22/6/23
Passengers and crew aboard the Titan tourist sub may be doomed to a watery grave with a rescue uncertain, even if the vessel’s found. An SA drunk driver who caused a fatal three-car crash is finally behind bars after driving while drunk again on bail. Big tech has been drafted into the fight to stop protesters causing havoc at NSW coal ports. Disgraced charity founder and domestic violence abuser Conan Visser has been caught bragging about using ChatGPT to save his driver’s licence – despite hav
Markets Price In Next Rate Rise 21/6/23
Mortgage holders should prepare for more pain as RBA minutes reveal it’s worried that the inflation risks have increased. Victorian government weighs up whether to order MPs to vote against a law to kill Paul Denyer behind bars for life. PM Anthony Albanese says he’d be comfortable if David Van “never returned” to parliament. The price of South Australian cows has plummeted almost 40 per cent. Over half the population of Sydney flocked to this year’s Vivid festival.See omny.fm/listener for priva
Young Adults Biggest Crypto Owners 20/6/23
Young adults believe they are the nation’s most risk-averse investors, but they’re the biggest owners of cryptocurrency. Gympie man confirmed as a person of interest in an alleged fatal attack on an elderly man in Noosa Heads. Penalties for certain knife crimes will be doubled in NSW. Embattled Victorian senator David Van will be stripped of at least $12,000 of his taxpayer-funded salary. Adelaide 36ers forward Robert Franks is set to sign a deal in Europe.See omny.fm/listener for privacy inform
Junk Food Influencers 19/06/2023
Influencers will be banned from spruiking free junk food and viral energy drinks on TikTok and Instagram under proposed laws to tighten food advertising on social media.
Sydney councils are being urged to ignore FIFA’s “mad” bureaucracy which is preventing them from organising live sites to watch the Women’s Football World Cup – and just do it anyway.
Queenslanders will have access to two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment within weeks after the state government quietly changed medi
Narco Wars 18/06/2023
Drug cartels are plotting to flood Australia with a wave of super strength ice and a deadly new drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
Organised crime gangs received payments from a multimillion-dollar state government grant scheme that was designed to support business and the community through the pandemic.
An Australian fugitive who has evaded authorities for more than a decade has emerged as an international drug kingpin, brokering billion dollar deals from his Mexican hideaway.
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Energy Prices 17/06/2023
EnergyAustralia will hike prices by more than 25 per cent, following in the footsteps of its two major competitors.
Two junior highway patrol officers had stopped for a coffee break at a petrol station near Greta NSW around 11.30pm on Sunday when they noticed a white bus flash past them.
It has been revealed children as young as eight are participating in wild crime sprees with older teens as disturbing data show areas with low school attendance have higher levels of criminal offending.
Advoc
Bus Tragedy 16/06/2023
The Hunter Valley bus tragedy was a “very survivable crash” and passengers may not have died if better safety measures like safer window glass had been mandatory, electronic stability control installed and stricter seatbelt rules enforced.
A former Liberal Senator has accused her then-colleague David Van of “inappropriately” touching her “bottom twice’’ at a social gathering in parliament three years ago.
The cost of the stalled Airport Rail Link is set to soar up to $3 billion above business
Winter Price Surge 15/06/2023
Aussies feeling the pinch have been urged to go easy on the heating this winter, as a leading energy comparison organisation warns of rising energy bills to come ahead of the colder months.
A NSW school Covid cleaning program costing the state government more than $30m a term and labelled “questionable” by a disease expert has been scrapped after it was raised by The Daily Telegraph.
Brisbane residents can celebrate the lowest rate rise in the South East after Brisbane City Council announced a
Horror Bus Crash 13/06/2023
A highly-emotional wedding bus driver Brett Button spent his night in police custody sobbing in a cell and repeatedly saying “I’m sorry, I’m sorry”.
After 1637 days in the head coaching wilderness, Shane Flanagan announced his return with a simple message to St George Illawarra: “Thank you’’.
Melbourne’s Federation Square will be transformed into a soccer celebration site when the FIFA Women’s World Cup in staged in Australia next month.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has spoken in parliamen
The Number Of Australians With More Than One Job Surges 13/06/2023
The number of Australians with more than one job has surged more than 10 per cent in a year as the cost of living crisis prompts people to seek extra income.
A bus driver charged over a horror Hunter Valley crash that claimed the lives of 10 passengers on their way home from a wedding allegedly made a chilling boast to those on board just seconds before tragedy struck.
The state government will end up with a $200m budget black hole by applying the payroll tax to only high-fee schools, new modell
Coalition Demands Explanation From Anthony Albanese 12/06/2023
Rejecting Labor Minister Katy Gallagher’s account of her prior knowledge of Brittany Higgins’ plans to go public about her alleged rape as “flimsy,” the Coalition has demanded a “complete explanation” from Anthony Albanese.
Teachers at one of Sydney’s most exclusive private schools are urging their public sector counterparts to embrace artificial intelligence and get their heads out of the sand, or risk leaving students behind.Barry Humphries has had the last laugh on his haters, leading the lis
Australians Reluctant To Ask Questions About Voice To Parliament 11/06/2023
Australians are reluctant to ask questions about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament for fear they will be branded as racist.A man has sued the state government, claiming he turned to crime because the authorities ignored more than 50 reports of harm when he was a child.State and federal green energy schemes will add $330m to Victorians’ home power bills in the coming year, government documents reveal.Brisbane City Council will slash the entry rate to all public pools to a flat rate o
AFL Tells Clubs The Tackle Is Not Dead 10/06/2023
THE AFL has told clubs the tackle is not dead after sending out an email this week to highlight correct tackle technique.
Drivers have been urged to use their car lights even during daylight hours to better warn oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists.Regional Queenslanders are set to cop the highest power price hike in the country, as the Palaszczuk government promises “further, bigger relief” in next week’s budget.More than one million Victorian households will be hit with power bill increa
Labor Minister Accused Of Misleading Senate 09/06/2023
Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has raised the possibility that Finance Minister Katy Gallagher misled parliament after revelations were aired suggesting Senator Gallagher was aware of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann four days before she claimed to have had no advance knowledge of them in the Senate.
Tobacconists in Sydney are peddling black market cigarettes with one in four tobacco products consumed in Australia coming from an illegal source, costing the Federal go
Tax Increase To Pay For Australia’s Aged Care System 08/06/2023
A tax increase to pay for Australia’s aged care system will be considered by Labor with an open mind in a move condemned as a “worrying sign” of a looming broken election promise.A tiny airline co-owned by Queensland footy legend Johnathan Thurston could be the world’s first to achieve carbon neutrality thanks to the planned introduction of hydrogen electric-powered aircraft to its fleet.Strikes are expected for Victoria’s train and tram network this year as the state’s public transport union se
Reason Behind Latest Interest Rate Hike 07/06/2023
The Fair Work Commission’s big increase to wages forced Philip Lowe to hike interest rates for a 12th time in 13 months, experts and employer groups say.
More than 55 cars are being stolen from hard-working Queenslanders every day as the worst spots for car theft can be revealed, with some suburbs recording more than two a day.
Families could fork out nearly $15 for a dozen eggs after a bill to ban caged hens in one year was introduced to the NSW parliament last week.Melburnians have been warned
Property Spruikers Are Profiteering From Major Flaws 06/06/2023
Greedy property spruikers are profiteering from major flaws in a taxpayer-funded plan meant to rapidly increase the amount of NDIS “specialist disability accommodation”.
Just as Matt Shirvington represented Australia at the Olympics, the former athlete says he will bring the same commitment as the new host on top breakfast show, Sunrise.
A $100-per-child fee discount for the parents of children in the public school system will be extended in next week’s state budget.Adam Reynolds wants to wipe o
Migrant Worker Exploitation Crackdown 5/6/23
The federal government will today unveil details of its plan to prevent and punish migrant worker exploitation with tough new penalties. South Australian prisoners have been arriving at court from jail affected by home brewed alcohol. QLD Government gives LifeFlight Australia a huge funding boost. A shocking development in the mystery disappearance of 14-year-old Linden Malayta. Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown’s immediate playing future is in limbo after he allegedly groped a woman several ti
PNG Tops List As NRL’s Next Team 4/6/23
ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed plans for an expanded NRL competition with Papua New Guinea at the “top of the list”. QLD nursing and midwifery students will receive a cost of living bonus to do placements in regional areas. Armed with tougher new powers, an elite NSW police unit has seized drugs and cash worth more than more than $180m. SA Supreme Court reveals the reasons four men were found guilty of manslaughter, instead of murder, for killing Victor Codea. LNP picks its cand
Flood Of Kiwis Will Hit NDIS Budget 3/6/23
Australia’s open-door policy to New Zealanders will add an extra $543m to the cost of the NDIS over the next four years alone. The mother of a baby girl abandoned in Sydney was known to the family who discovered the newborn. Company behind the iconic Hills hoist goes into administration. The RACQ motoring body is threatening to ditch insurance cover for more than a million motorists across Queensland. Australia Post will lift its prices for a slew of mostly business delivery services.See omnystu
Ben Roberts-Smith Will Appeal Bombshell Defamation Judgment 2/6/23
Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will appeal against a civil court judgment that found he murdered innocent civilians in Afghanistan. Police allege a Sydney father accused of stabbing his toddler son to death fatally attacked the child in a fit of rage. A shocking new study has found unstable housing can shave years off Australians’ lives. A second teacher in Adelaide's northeastern suburbs has been arrested and charged with aggravated indecent assault. Queensland’s new legislation to tackle
RBA Governor Suggests Housemates Or Family Home As Rents Soar 1/6/23
The RBA governor says Australians will have to get a housemate or stay at home with mum and dad as rents continue to soar. Ominous social media post made by an SA man accused of killing his partner. The QLD government will look to cut ties with professional services and consultancy giant PwC. Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation judgement to be handed down. Record high indexation of university debt takes effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70 Year Old Pension Age Required By 2050 31/5/23
Australia’s pension age will rise to 67 on July 1 but experts warn further increases should be gradual, spanning decades. The AFL’s independent investigation into the Hawthorn racism saga has wound up. Sky-high power prices are set to be pushed ever higher, with one of QLD’s biggest power generators remaining offline for longer. One of NSW’s greatest fullbacks says rookie Queensland No.1 Reece Walsh is an “all or nothing” player the Blues must go after.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
Education Experts Criticise New NAPLAN Grading System 30/5/23
Experts say illiterate students will suffer under a new NAPLAN grading system, reported against four levels of achievement instead of 10. NSW state politicians and public sector executives will cop a two-year wage freeze. A Gold Coast man has opened up about his incredible tale of survival, forced to pry open the jaws of a crocodile to save himself. State of Origin fever has hit South Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major Vaping Crackdown 29/05/2023
The country’s biggest public health campaign to combat vaping will be launched in Victoria today.
A “crackdown” on taxi drivers breaking the law has failed to stop rampant fixed fare price gouging with Thursday nights the hot spot for Sydneysiders to get scammed.
Just one of Labor’s 66 election promises worth $140 million to Queensland sporting and community groups have reached a funding agreement, while only five are even being assessed.
Popular not-for-profit the YMCA has been caught underp
PM'S Care System Plan 28/05/2023
Anthony Albanese has sounded the alarm of the state of the nation’s early childhood, disability, veterans and aged care systems, signalling fixing them will be a major focus of his prime ministership.
Ex-NRL coach Daniel Anderson has no recollection of the shocking bodysurfing accident that almost killed him and has left him a quadriplegic.
Queensland children aged four and under will be given state-funded swimming lessons just weeks after the government finalised its audit into swim education
Taser Investigation 27/05/2023
Police allege the encounter between an officer with a taser and a great-grandmother with a knife all played out within one minute.
A LAB analysis of “lolly” flavoured vapes widely sold in Queensland has revealed the devices are filled with a toxic cocktail of chemicals including arsenic, formaldehyde and lead.
Lawyers for the First Nations families at the centre of the Hawthorn racism scandal have recommended a settlement to the AFL which could end the long and damaging saga.
Fearful frontli
Tina Turner 26/05/2023
From her powerhouse vocals and rise to popularity as a black female solo artist, she also became a symbol of resilience after leaving her abusive ex-husband Ike and clawing her way back to the top to becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. A heritage building in Sydney’s CBD has gone up in flames and dramatically collapsed, firefighters have dodged falling debris and a car was set alight in one of the biggest building fires in recent memory.
Victorian households on basic energy d
Great-Grandmother Dies One Week After Being Tasered 25/05/2023
Great-grandmother Clare Nowland passed away in hospital last night, one week after she was tasered by a NSW Police officer in her Cooma nursing home.
The former NSW multiculturalism minister has been forced into an apology after making a comment about a Vietnamese-Australian MP, which has been labelled “offensive” and “racist”.
A Centrelink worker stabbed in a bloody ambush in Melbourne is planning to launch legal action against the welfare agency for failing to protect her.
All parents at
Rolf Harris Dies 24/05/2023
The Australian sex offender, who enjoyed a decades-long career in showbiz until his arrest on indecent assault charges in 2013, died after a battle with neck cancer.
New data shows School-childrens’ lives are being put at risk by thousands of dangerous drivers who speed and run red lights at traffic intersections in school zones.
Firefighters are furious after their commissioner didn’t attend a state memorial service honouring Izabella “Izzy” Nash, who died in a fire earlier this month – the f
Wave Of "Working Homeless" 23/05/2023
Sydney’s housing crisis is driving a wave of “working homeless” – residents who can’t find or afford a home despite holding a job – with the situation so bad an encampment of tents and car-sleepers has emerged in the heart of Anthony Albanese’s inner-west electorate.
A man has been shot dead in Sydney’s western suburbs and two burnt out cars have been found nearby, in the latest suspected gangland hit to rock the city’s streets.
A man who was shot dead by police in front of his family in an i
The No Campaign Against An Aboriginal Voice To Parliament's Warning 22/05/2023
The No campaign against an Aboriginal Voice to parliament has warned Australians a successful vote will inevitably lead to a treaty that will ultimately “divide Australians and destroy reconciliation”.
Abbie Chatfield thought she had a good gauge on a player over someone genuinely looking for love … until she began shooting new reality show, FBoy Island.
Signing up to a “buy now pay later” account will require responsible lending financial checks under changes the federal government is making to
Father's Button Battery Warning 21/05/2023
The father of a young girl who swallowed a button battery has told of his daughter’s rocky road to recovery and the emotional toll it has taken on the family.Kindergarten would be made free under a cost-of-living shake-up being considered by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, in a move that would save Queensland families thousands of dollars a year.SEVERAL obstetricians at Cairns Hospital are considering leaving their positions especially if their workload spikes with the closure of the city’s priva
Mum-Of-Two's Plea Not To Ignore Signs Of Breast Cancer 20/05/2023
For mum-of-two Adriana Carmona, finding a lump in her breast was not unusual.Next month’s state budget will not be in surplus for the 2022-23 financial year – despite the forecasts of last year’s state budget and mid-year review.Household energy prices will rise even higher and widespread business viability will be threatened if the state government adopts aggressive new carbon-cut policies recommended in a report it commissioned, industry experts warn.Opposition Leader John Pesutto is bracing
Albanese Government’s Plan To Transform The Australian Defence Force 19/05/2023
The co-author of the Albanese government’s plan to transform the Australian Defence Force and combat China has sounded the alarm about the lack of lethality in the navy’s surface fleet, foreshadowing a major shift to smaller and more heavily armed vessels.
Hundreds of patients have been awarded a total of $140m in compensation because of state government medical bungles in the past 13 years, parliament has been told.A teenager has died where he fell after a horrific knife attack at a western sub
Joe Biden’s Last-Minute Cancellation Is A Major Blow 18/05/2023
Joe Biden’s last-minute decision to cancel his trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea is a major blow to America’s standing in the region, experts have warned, and has forced the cancellation of the Quad summit in Sydney.
THE truck driver charged over Monday’s horror school bus crash has said he saw a light “flicker” between the trees moments before the crash that caused “life-changing” injuries for multiple primary students.
An army of 400 helpers are on their way to save NSW’s most overworked
Former Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Interest Rates Increase 17/05/2023
Former Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has warned a period of elevated interest rates is likely to persist as central banks around the world continue to tackle a “once-in-a generation” inflation crisis.
South Australian year 4 students are trailing their peers when it comes to literacy, according to a newly released global study.
Ten children on a bus packed with 45 students have suffered serious injuries in a horrific smash in Melbourne’s west.
Junior trainee doctors at Westmead Hospital’s
Business Leaders Release Housing Crisis Solutions 15/5/23
Calls for new house construction targets tied to population growth, speed up approval times and support more “build-to-rent” homes. Missing woman found in South Australia. Key recommendations from a landmark inquiry into how Queensland Police respond to domestic and family violence have not been enacted. Concerns raised over a national scheme to facilitate the formal transfer of community-based orders between states. Sydney fended its off its rainy reputation to keep its hold on the New Year’s c
$1bn Global Sharemarket Scam Busted 14/5/23
Unsuspecting mum-and-dad investors are among those conned by a global “boiler room” scam – which netted more than $1bn. A man’s believed to have been killed in a shark attack near Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. Peter Dutton wants tech giants to step up and tackle QLD’s youth crime crisis. Minimal enforcement of current vape laws is giving Victorian retailers confidence to continue the lucrative trade. Fourteen per cent of young Australians now identify as gay.See
Migrant Numbers Will Outstrip New Homes 13/5/23
With more than 970,000 migrants expected in the next three years, figures reveal only around half that number of new homes will be built. The family of convicted NCA bomber Domenic Perre is considering issuing a petition for mercy following his death. More funding offered to turn a dormant quarantine facility into an emergency shelter for Brisbane’s homeless. New guidelines recommend bowel cancer screening should start at the age of 45. Gillon McLachlan has urged all parties in the stalled Hawth
Peter Dutton Questions Labor’s Tax ‘Promise’ 12/5/23
Peter Dutton has made his second budget-in-reply speech overnight, with measures for female health, mental health and welfare. Calls to stop QLD poaching police officers from Victoria. Concerns over potential levies for developers building new housing in Sydney. SA country footballer farewelled following his death after his club’s season-opening match. Severe punishment considered for officials involved in a brawl at a Brisbane junior rugby league match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
Debate Ignites Over Budget Inflation Risk 11/5/23
The Coalition and economists have warned that Labor’s cost-of-living relief increases the “risk” of higher interest rates for longer. The landmark Path to Treaty legislation passes in a special regional sitting of QLD parliament. Confusion over the future of Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link after Minister’s backflip. The SA Government launches an anti-vaping campaign for high schoolers. A Wiggle reveals his dream to bring back an iconic NRL side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget Signals Relief For Aussie Battlers 10/5/23
Centrepiece of the federal government’s cost-of-living relief package is a $3.5bn investment to triple the bulk-billing incentive for GPs. A South Australian trade office will be opened in Germany to spearhead the state’s green hydrogen push. Violent and abusive behaviour at community sporting matches could see parents and spectators across NSW banned for life. Queensland’s Family and Child Commission is hamstrung by outdated legislation, preventing access to confidential files unless the child
No ‘Back In Black’ Celebration Despite Budget Surplus 9/5/23
Australia will have a budget surplus for the first time in 15 years with a $4bn surplus expected this financial year. An escort’s been charged over the death of a young tradie found in the stairwell of a Sydney apartment block. Members of the exclusive SA club that hosted LIV Golf don’t want the event back next year. The QLD Police Commissioner is warning that the rise of vigilantism across the state will lead to a death in the community. Victoria Police are hunting three men involved in a deadl
Budget 08/05/2023
Single parents, pensioners, welfare recipients and low to middle-income households will be the big winners from a $14.6bn cost-of-living relief budget package, but Labor’s targeted cash splash will not ease the inflation pain for everyone.
An attempt to rename the proposed new “Gadigal” metro station in Sydney in honour of Indigenous war hero Reg Saunders has been rejected.
Victorian government schools have ramped up their education efforts to prevent another chroming tragedy in the wake of t
A King's Coronation 07/05/2023
Standing in the same church where, just 229 days earlier, the King bid his “darling Mama” an emotional farewell, the 74-year-old was officially crowned monarch to the cheers of “God Save the King”, from the congregation.
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has accused Northern Territory Police of ignoring crucial evidence that shows a series of safety rules were broken in the lead up to a deadly flight.
The 2022 edition of the Working for Queensland survey is yet to be released, with the Public Secto
ISIS Brides’ Landmark Legal Fight 06/05/2023
The families of the remaining ISIS brides stuck in Syria are preparing to launch a landmark legal challenge to force the government to bring them back to Australia.
A young Sydney woman who tragically died after a horse riding accident has been described as an “angel” by friends and family.
A young Queensland woman suffering depression and pleading for help was repeatedly told to go home by staff at a Townsville hospital after self-harming – and took her own life just hours after being disch
Australia's Debt 05/05/2023
Paying interest on Australia’s debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.
A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk’s house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.
The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.
The Show Must Go On 04/05/2023
The 15th season of MasterChef Australia will go to air with the blessing of late judge Jock Zonfrillo’s family.
As many as 95 major infrastructure projects across NSW including highway upgrades and road safety programs could face the chop after federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced a snap audit Monday as the government looks to rein in spending.
The teenager allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car that killed three people in Queensland was known to police as a serial moto
Australian Star Boxer Charged With Domestic Violence 03/05/2023
Australian star boxer Harry Garside has been charged with domestic violence following a dramatic airport arrest.
An archaic cap restricting Allianz Stadium and the SCG precinct to just four concerts per year is set to be lifted in a win for residents of Greater Sydney.
Russell and Ann Field say the QLD government has “blood on its hands” and warn more innocent people will die if it doesn’t urgently intervene in the state’s youth crime crisis.
Mentone residents are using VCAT to further res
Beloved MasterChef Judge Dies At 46 02/05/2023
Entertaining MasterChef judge and award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo’s devastated wife and their two young children are understood to be making their way home from Rome where they were on a family holiday before his sudden death at 46.
Health workers will today walk off the job in a bid to get the NSW government to deliver on its pre-election promise to scrap the public sector wage cap.
Three women are dead and another is fighting for her life after a stolen car, allegedly driven by a teenage
Bot A Day Keeps The Doc Away 01/05/2023
An artificial-intelligence breakthrough developed in Adelaide is set to free up hospital beds, ease ramping and put the city’s name at the centre of health systems around the world.
New data has revealed an ounce of cocaine costs as much as a mid-range second-hand car, while a kilogram of methamphetamine could wipe out a healthy housing deposit.
Land in Adelaide’s north and south will be released to fast-track the development of almost 2000 new homes. The former school captain accused of murde
CBD Booze Bans 30/04/2023
Secret city-wide bans on selling takeaway booze have been imposed to combat rising levels of alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour blighting Adelaide’s most popular areas.
New direct flights from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur will start from July as Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysian Airlines lock horns for passengers.
Friends, siblings, a parent and child and legal guardians like aunts, uncles and grandparents will be able to tap into government cash to help buy a home, under a major exp
Alleged Sex Abuse School Teacher Released On Bail 29/04/2023
A Catholic schoolteacher accused of maintaining a year-long sexual relationship with a student at his Adelaide school has been released on bail despite concerns he could interfere with the continuing investigation.
Anthony Albanese has signed off on $2.2bn in funding to springboard a major Medicare overhaul as he agreed to almost halve the growth rate of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
South Australia’s property market continues its show of strength, with both the metropolitan and s
Flush New Gender Loo Laws 28/04/2023
A parliamentary committee has recommended Councils should change their bylaws to allow transgender, intersex and gender-diverse people to choose which public toilet they use.
Online gambling using a credit card will be banned as the federal government moves to protect vulnerable people from the harms of betting.
It’s been revealed Australian families are paying hundreds of dollars a year in hidden taxes and charges on top of income tax and GST. The Boston Tigers Football Club have finally sunk
Combo RATs For Flu And COVID 27/04/2023
New rapid antigen tests (RATs) that can detect both Covid and influenza with one swab have started to hit pharmacy shelves, priced from $9 to $60.
Mortgage holders face more pain with economists split on whether the Reserve Bank will for the second consecutive month keep rates on hold amid moderating inflation.
Olympic Dam crash victim Nathan Scholz was supposed to be flying to Fiji next week with his high school sweetheart.
It's an ad millions of Aussies grew up with — and now Vegemite is o
Lest We Forget 26/04/2023
As Australians gathered across the world to honour the nation’s fallen on Anzac Day, royalty joined the commemorations in London with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester attending a Dawn Service in the British capital
An accused drug trafficker, who has been jailed twice in the past decade for manufacturing methamphetamine, has been refused bail despite claiming he was in pain because of a tooth infection.
Stargazers were treated to an amazing natural light show as the Aurora Aust
Footy Tragedy 25/04/2023
The brother of a young footballer who was declared brain-dead after an on-field collision has called for better concussion management after seeing his brother suffer several head knocks during his playing career.
The Mount Barker Football Club has been forced to move its Anzac Day clash.
New figures show young children have been worst affected by an early start to this year’s flu season in South Australia.Scans have confirmed that young Port Adelaide key forward Mitch Georgiades has suffered a
Great-grandmother Allowed A Child Visiting Her Home To Bake Muffins Using Her Cannabis Butter 24/04/2023
A great-grandmother made cannabis butter then allowed a young teenager visiting her home to bake muffins with it – which the child then took to school to share with friends, a court has heard.A stunning hole in one at LIV Golf’s “watering hole” sparked wild celebrations among another huge crowd on the final day of the event.Three acclaimed but distinctly different wineries have teamed up to launch the new Icons of McLaren Vale wine tour.AND..ADELAIDE ice man Darcy Fogarty enhanced his reputation
Is Adelaide The New "Gotham City"? 23/04/2023
A city retail worker has referred to Adelaide CBD as “Gotham city”....after a string of knife-related crime.
Business leaders are warning South Australian bosses need to get “creative” about offering flexible work options, from early finish times to four-day weeks – or risk missing out on the best talent.
Umpires and players could be forgiven for seeing double this weekend with dozens of footy-playing twins among junior footballers taking to grounds across Adelaide at the start of the 2023 seas
Don Farrell Urging Businesses and People To Return To Adelaide CBD 22/04/2023
Don Farrell is urging a united push to bring people back to an Adelaide CBD still reeling from hammer blows of Covid shutdowns and a work-from-home exodus.Adelaide’s property market has experienced huge capital growth over the past decade, with house values in one Adelaide suburb increasing by almost $1 million in that time.South Australia has the potential to reverse decades of economic decline and turn itself into a national powerhouse if it fully embraces the switch to renewable energy and ne
Big Changes To RBA Following Independent Review 21/04/2023
Interest rate decisions will be better explained to Australian households, occur less often and informed by a wider range of experts under changes to strengthen and rebuild public trust in the Reserve Bank.South Australia’s historic Indigenous voice to parliament is at risk of being undermined by people falsely claiming to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage, critics say.Diehard Norwood Football Club supporter Jack “Digger” Dawson’s incredible life story reflects the club’s mott
Criminal Activity At Record Levels In Adelaide 19/04/2023
A person is seriously assaulted, on average, nearly every day in the city or North Adelaide amid record numbers of attacks, shop thefts and property damage.
Opposition Leader David Speirs has been accused of hypocrisy after he billed taxpayers nearly $2000 for two nights at a five-star luxury hotel in Brisbane.South Australian Liberal senator Kerrynne Liddle has been thrust into the middle of a political storm over Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s repeated claims of widespread child sexual abuse
Twin Brother Helped Transport And Dispose Of Murder Victim's Body, A Court Has Heard
The twin brother of a man accused of murdering missing northern suburbs man Geoffrey McLean – whose torso was found in a wheelie bin – was caught saying the dead man’s body was “living out in my backyard for two weeks”, a court has been told.Accommodation is still available at the Bay for the LIV Golf weekend at the Grange course – at a price.People seeking cosmetic surgery such as facelifts, nose jobs, breast work – and even Botox injections – may face being referred to a psychiatrist under tou
Adelaide Locks In Three More Years Of AFL Gather Round 17/04/23
South Australia has locked in the Gather Round for the next three years, with Premier Peter Malinauskas hailing it a victory for the state’s footy fans.
Ceduna will build a $4.5m permanent rocket launch facility with a space observatory under a new national funding scheme for Indigenous communities.
Four major streets in the heart of Adelaide need upgrading – but at an eye-watering cost to Adelaide City Council of $140m.
And the state government has come under fire once again for spending big o
Economic Boost For SA Thanks To Gather Round 16/04/23
The AFL’s inaugural Gather Round is set to deliver more than $85 million injection into the South Australian economy.
The crisis in bulk billing is deepening with new data showing less than 25 per cent of South Australian GP clinics now bulk bill for a standard 15 minute adult consultation.
In a state-first, heavyweights from all sectors of childcare and early education have joined forces to fight for key reforms
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National Disability Insurance Scheme providers have been caught rorting the sy
From Catwalk Model To Model Principal 14/04/23
You’ve heard of model students – well, how about a model principal?Meet Lauren Brooks, the future principal of Saint Ignatius’ College
If it has been six months since you had either the Covid virus or a Covid vaccine, the expert advice is to consider having the 2023 booster dose now.
Radical university research reforms should be an engine driving highly skilled jobs to arrest deep interstate wage gaps, says a top-level report commissioned
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Greg Norman, armed with a billion-dollar war chest t
Promises Made By Premier To Secure Gather Round 15/04/23
Premier Peter Malinauskas has offered to fund community football oval upgrades across the state to secure Gather Round for another four years
A mild case of Covid led to sudden deafness for a Univesity of South Australia nursing lecturer, who has used her experience in new research into the little-known side effect
The miner convicted of murdering a rival during a bitter dispute over stolen opals has revealed the harrowing incident left a trail of destruction
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The gentle but powerful presen
AFL Gather Round Declared A Success 13/04/23
The AFL has declared its new-look Gather Round has already topped the Magic Round concept t stole from the NRL
Adelaide’s biggest CBD development has begun, with the council selecting a $30m deal as the preferred tender at a secret meeting on Tuesday night.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been dealt a second blow, as shadow cabinet minister Simon Birmingham announced he would not be campaigning alongside his boss ahead of the Voice referendum
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Smoking or vaping will be banned at more ou
The Great SA Football Invasion Has Begun 12/04/23
The great SA football invasion has begun, with AFL team mascots assembling at Bordertown ahead of this week’s inaugural Gather Round.
All South Australian prisons were placed in lockdown on Tuesday as part of an ongoing industrial campaign by the prison officers’ union
An Adelaide mother has received an official apology after the Women’s and Children’s Hospital wrongly diagnosed her son
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A new SA Police recruitment van will visit communities across the state, including schools and regional a
Off With Their Genders 11/04/23
Gender-specific terms including he, she, him and her will be removed from state parliament’s rules of procedure, affecting Premier Peter Malinauskas and other MPs, the Governor and even King Charles.
Protecting a colony of rare butterflies is at the centre of a City Council plan to reduce spectator parking at the Valo Adelaide 500 Supercars race.
Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline in middle-aged men, even those who are otherwise healthy and not obese, new research has f
Mortgage Holders Hit With Double The ‘Loyalty Tax’ 10/4/23
Australian mortgage holders who’ve stuck with the same bank as interest rates soared are being hit with almost double the “loyalty tax”. Adelaide’s pubs and hotels are gearing up for the inaugural AFL Gather Round. Adelaide scientists delve into why large breed dogs have a lower lifespan. New book says Meghan Markle disregarded friendly advice from the Queen days before she married Prince Harry.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auSee omnys
Charges Expected In Murder Investigation Of Three Adelaide Men 9/4/23
Key targets in the investigation into the murders of three Adelaide men are in custody, charged with other serious offences. More than 350 workers have now accused a South Australian supermarket chain of underpaying themCharity causes Aussies are most likely to support depends on their generation. High out-of-pocket costs and mental health impacts reported by parents of children with serious eating disorders.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.
Shock Over Former Trinity Student’s Murder Charge 8/4/23
A private schoolboy’s alleged role in the suspected murder of missing father Steven Murphy has shocked people close to him. Unit and house values rise in the majority of Adelaide suburbs. KPMG conducting a $1.6m review into SA’s health system. Thirteen members of the royal family will join King Charles and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listene
Noel Pearson Says Peter Dutton ‘Betrayed’ Australia 7/4/23
Indigenous leader and Uluru statement of the Heart architect Noel Pearson, says Peter Dutton has “betrayed” Australia. Grieving families are turning to cosmetically-trained morticians to farewell their loved ones. Clinicians describe South Australia’s crippled health system as a “war zone”. River Murray Football League club Jervois understood to be under investigation over a potential salary cap breach.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auS
Trump Accused of Hush Money Scheme 6/4/23
Former US President Donald Trump is accused of orchestrating a hush money scheme to keep his affairs from voters. The OTR brand will be rolled out nationally from its Adelaide headquarters. The Reserve Bank of Australia warns a pause on interest rates doesn’t mean further hikes are off the cards. Police have dropped the charges against Guy Sebastian’s neighbour.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
Adelaide United Mystery Owner Unveiled 5/4/23
The mysterious owner of Adelaide United can be revealed as Dutch businessman Cor Adriaanse, who says the club is not up for sale. Premier Peter Malinauskas will take advice before announcing whether to ban TikTok on state government phones. Property owners and buyers have a shrinking window of opportunity to get loans at interest rates below 5 per cent. South Australian identical twins have given birth to baby girls just a few days apart.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out
SA Treasurer Wants Interest Rate Pause 4/4/23
Treasurer Stephen Mullighan would like to see The Reserve Bank hit the pause button on a further interest rate rise today. National workforce shortages have forced some of SA’s regional students to accept a revolving door of relief teachers. Port Adelaide fan-favourite Sam Powell-Pepper proposed to his “soulmate” in a romantic beach proposal. The Therapeutic Goods Administration is investigating a number of websites claiming to be selling a drug used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss.For updat
Mutiny Over AUKUS Submarine Deal 03/04/2023
Elements of South Australia’s Labor ranks have descended into mutiny over the nation’s $368bn AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal.The Eyre Peninsula community of Kimba has stepped up its campaign to attract a new GP – with the lure of a state-of-the-art medical centre.South Australia’s controversial history of courtroom secrecy orders is being put on trial by our top legal minds – including a retired judge who once ran the District Court.And.. Community leaders, life saving legends and locals
Vet Abuse Contributing To Spiralling Rates Of Suicide 02/04/2023
INCREASING incidents of vet abuse is contributing to spiralling rates of suicide and driving burnt-out practitioners from the profession.THE state’s health and safety watchdog has warned every South Australian school to audit playgrounds after a young girl was seriously injured in a schoolyard accident.AN Adelaide expert in hypnosis has imagined a “virtual injection” to help people lose weight on the back of the growing awareness – and popularity of – actual weight control injections.And.. ISAAC
Alternative Therapies On NDIS Scheme 01/04/2023
PSYCHIC healing, tarot cards, sound baths and crystal wand making are being offered to people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.THE federal government must fund more medical students places at universities to help combat the growing crisis in general practice.Despite almost a year of consecutive interest rate hikes, and the possibility of another one on Tuesday, South Australia’s property market continues to perform strongly, with Adelaide’s median house price rising to a record high,
'Cocaine Cassie’s' New Life 30/03/2023
Convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury, aka Cocaine Cassie, has opened up on her new life in Adelaide, admitting she doesn’t have any friends after her “surreal” imprisonment.
Hindley Street McDonald’s has been forced to put in place extra safety measures to protect its workers after a complaint by the Shoppies union.
A bitter 14-year legal battle between the heirs to one of Adelaide’s richest families, over their parents’ $250m estate, has ended – and a judge says each must bear their own hef
Port Raises The Price Of Showdown Tickets 30/03/2023
Showdown fans are unhappy about fluctuating Adelaide Oval costs this week as Port Adelaide manipulates prices to take advantage of high demand.AUSTRALIA’S lowest paid workers could soon be in line for a pay rise as the government indicates it will back a push for the minimum wage to increase in line with inflation.
One of South Australia’s most remote and iconic destination pubs has had its only water supply cut off by one of Australia’s largest landowners in a dispute over access to an artesian
SA Police Begin A New Search For The Body Of Missing Man Michael Purse 29/03/2023
SA Police have begun a new search for the body of missing man Michael Purse – and its success or failure may determine the fate of his self-confessed killers.On the brink of losing its first major vote in parliament, the Albanese government is staring down a Greens and crossbench revolt threatening to derail its proposed Housing Australia Future Fund because it does not go far enough.THE AFL has officially acknowledged the link between head trauma and degenerative brain disease CTE in its submis
SA’s Most Troublesome Schools Call On Police To Address Violence 28/03/2023
SOUTH Australia’s most troublesome public schools were forced to seek police help every fortnight to address violent, anti-social or welfare incidents.ACCUSED Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle – who raised concerns about heavy-handed debt collection tactics – will face a criminal trial and possible jail term after a judge ruled he was not immune from prosecution.An Adelaide electrician who emigrated to Australia from Scotland a decade ago has been granted permanent residency
Child Abuse Victim Jailed For Sexually Abusing Teenage Girl 27/03/2023
A VICTIM of horrific child abuse in a northern suburbs home dubbed the “House of Horrors” has been jailed after abusing a teen girl he pursued on Snapchat.ROUSING applause erupted among a sea of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags after the First Nations Voice Bill was officially passed by both houses of parliament in SA on Sunday.A LEADING US epidemiologist has labelled the AFL’s position on the dangers of head knocks as “unbelievably callous”.Alleged criminals who have had hundreds of
Sportswomen Are Nine Times More Likely To Rupture ACL Than Men 26/03/2023
SPORTSWOMEN are nine times more likely to rupture an ACL than men, sparking new research to better understand how the menstrual cycle – and use of the contraceptive pill – impacts injury risk.THE state government must quadruple funding support for struggling families to $275m a year to helpt “turn the tide” on the number of children ending up in care, says a major welfare boss.SOUTH Australians need to drop the idea the River Murray is a summer playground and embrace the waterway as a year-roun
Tree Branch Obscuring Traffic Lights Where Students Were Hit Has Been Trimmed 25/03/2023
A hanging tree branch obscuring traffic lights on Kensington Rd where two high school students were hit has finally been trimmedA SOMERTON Park man is Australia’s newest multi-millionaire after taking out Thursday night’s $10.6m Powerball jackpot.The state's growing rental crisis could last up to five years, a property expert has warned. ADELAIDE 36ers captain Mitch McCarron will make his debut for West Adelaide Bearcats on Saturday night against Woodville Warriors as the 2023 NBL1 Central Divi
The 16-Year-Old Girl Hit By A Truck Will Recover 24/03/2023
The shattered father of the 16-year-old girl hit by a truck on Wednesday morning at the front of her school says his daughter will survive.THE Flinders Ranges region, in the state’s north, has been rocked by an earthquake that was felt 500km away in Adelaide.Alarming footage has captured the moment a South Australian dad was forced to rescue his son from a vicious group of monkeys during a family trip to Thailand.THE bump may be dead according to some AFL coaches but premiership winner Damien Ha
The CBD Has Been Branded As 'Depressing' 23/03/2023
THE CBD has been branded “derelict and depressing” in an extraordinary attack by Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith who blamed her own council for the shocking “decay”.
PRINCE Harry is facing questions over whether he lied to enter the US after admitting to illegal drug use in his memoir Spare; with a government oversight group launching a new legal challenge over his visa application.Funding to continue the deployment of almost 200 Police Security Officers to free-up frontline officers, a new operat
AUKUS Submarine Workers Will Require Nuclear Skills 20/03/23
Up to 85 per cent of the 5500 workers building AUKUS submarines in Adelaide would require nuclear skills, says a Rolls-Royce executive
Nearly one in three drivers are being caught on their mobile phones by South Australia’s first-ever phone detection cameras.
Three heartbroken families are in mourning after a horrific 30 hours on the state’s roads, with SA Police urging young drivers to stay off social media
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A dramatic second-half transformation inspired by skipper Toby Greene and Tom Green
Social Media Drug Market 19/03/23
Drug dealers are openly trading illicit substances in social media groups that are remaining active for months despite being in breach of the platform’s terms and conditions.
AFL legend Gary Ablett Sr has revealed a diagnosis of “significant structural and functional brain damage” from his storied 248-game career.
Australian Idol will boot three of its contestants tonight as the one-time ratings juggernaut has found itself finishing a distant third to its reality rivals in the ratings.
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SA Premier Hits Back At State Leaders Over Aukus 18/03/23
Peter Malinauskas has hit back at fellow Labor state leaders demanding nuclear waste from AUKUS submarines be dumped in SA
Suburban park and dense bushland have been used as “dead-drop zones” just like the movies, with cash couriers secretly delivering dirty funds in money laundering schemes.
A major milestone in the recovery for flood-ravaged South Australian communities was reached on Friday as the Murray Princess returned to the open waters of the River Murray.
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Port Adelaide chief executi
New Adelaide Oval Game Day Food Offerings 17/03/23
Adelaide Oval’s new game day food offerings feature gourmet burgers, vegan options and gluten-free offerings – but footy fans will be forking out more for chips and beers.
Paul Keating may have slammed Foreign Minister Penny Wong for “running around the Pacific Islands with a lei around (her) neck” but it turns out the former PM never minded a bit of ceremonial dress-up in his time.
This year’s Adelaide Festival has sold more than 82,500 tickets worth $5.8 million, surpassing its box office tar
Power Bills In SA Set To Soar From July 16/03/23
Power bills for South Australian households are set to jump by more than 20 per cent from July 1, adding to soaring cost-of-living pressures
The Australian Education Union will hold a crisis meeting today after CCTV captured SA branch secretary Leah York in an alleged shoplifting incident.
A new partnership of defence companies and hundreds of new university places for South Australia will be key to delivering the country’s future nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
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Football faces a second con
Adelaide Ranked Meth Capital Of Australia 15/03/23
Adelaide has been ranked the methylamphetamine capital of Australia, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program.
The parents of Hannah Clarke, who was murdered with her children in a horrific domestic violence attack, say moves to criminalise coercive control in SA will save lives.
Raising the height of floors in new shacks on the River Murray is one option under consideration by the state government
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Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in
Council Rates On The Rise For SA Homeowners 14/03/23
Homeowners will be hit by a dramatic rise in council rates, with the first indicator estimates increases of up to 10 per cent.
The longtime partner and alleged murderer of missing man Geoff McLean was also responsible for his dousing with petrol and acid months before the killing, court documents allege.
The state of South Australia has paid $2.5m to a Port Augusta family after an 18-month-old boy was left with critical brain injuries due to medical negligence.
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Ex-One Nation Sues 13/03/2023
A former One Nation candidate, who was acquitted of assaulting a dentist, is suing South Australian Police for $30m, claiming officers and police prosecutors harassed and abused process during a trial for assault.
One of the state’s most troubled schools and others that have had to deal with violent incidents will ban mobile phones a term earlier than planned, as videos of schoolyard fights continue to circulate online.
Angry plant nursery owners have taken the drastic step of installing surve
New Police Mounted Operations Unit In South Parklands 12/03/2023
A DISUSED portion of the south Parklands has been chosen as the preferred site for the new location of the police mounted operations unit.ANTHONY Albanese arrives in the US on Sunday to seal a historic deal to arm Australia with nuclear submarines, undeterred by China’s campaign to block the move and France’s ongoing anger at being cut out.ADELAIDE pubs and restaurants are readying for a “substantial” boost in trade of up to 60 per cent on weekends during the 2023 AFL season.THE 2023 AFL season
Australia's Nuclear Submarine Program Needs More Money 11/03/2023
AUSTRALIA’S nuclear submarine program will require a major increase in defence spending, according to Anthony Albanese, but the Prime Minister says it is necessary to keep the country safe.Are you as smart as a school kid? Because a third of adults who tried a sample NAPLAN quiz weren’t.JIMMY Barnes is back in the swing after recent surgery, launching his much-speculated rockabilly global supergroup.TIM Tszyu pulled up to the press conference in front of Sydney Opera House in a red Dodge Ram, ho
Calls To Ban TikTok On Government Devices 10/03/2023
All workers in Australia’s future nuclear submarine industry would obtain base-level qualifications in nuclear technology in a “pyramid” workforce system headed up by a group of top experts under official AUKUS plans.A BRAVE dad was bitten by a deadly snake that lunged at his two-year-old daughter inside their Tailem Bend home.STATE aged care homes will be at risk of closing down when the federal government enforces around-the-clock nursing requirements in July, industry leaders warn.CALLS to
First Aussie Woman Trained Astronaut By International Space Agency 09/03/2023
Space pioneer Katherine Bennell-Pegg is set to make history as the first Australian woman to be trained as an astronaut by an international space agency.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday confirmed he would travel to the US “for a bilateral meeting” with President Joe Biden, but did not reveal the exact timing of the trip, or if UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would be involved.A LUCKY young fan has scored a T-shirt worn by British superstar Ed Sheeran at his Adelaide Oval concert on Tue
One More Interest Rate Rise To Come 08/03/2023
Just one more hike – that’s the coded message of hope buried in the last paragraph of Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe’s statement on its latest 0.25 per cent interest rate increase.
LIFE-SAVING drugs such as blood thinner warfarin, adrenaline, antibiotics and cancer treatments are unavailable as Australia’s medicines’ shortage worsens.FORMER foreign minister Julie Bishop will host two talks with former US President Barack Obama when he lands in Australia later this month.Australia
SA On Track For Bumper AFL Gather Round 6/03/23
The AFL says South Australia has done everything possible so far to prove it is capable of hosting Gather Round in coming years
A grandmother suffered burns to 40 per cent of her body and inhaled flames, scorching her lungs, after being covered in petrol and set alight by her partner
Prince Harry has said he’s always felt different from his family and his wife gave him an escape route out of the “goldfish bowl” life of the royal institution
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Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has backe
Food Was My Heroin: Cosi 05/03/23
Media personality Andrew “Cosi” Cosgrove has shed 35kg in less than four months after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery.
A group of Eyre Peninsula traditional owners will take their fight against a nuclear waste dumping facility to the Federal Court, as debate over the controversial project continues.
Flood-affected residents have been urged not to “suffer in silence” as more than 3000 properties still wait for power to be restored.
And in sport, Port Adelaide has been urged to release the handb
Wheelie Bin Murder Twist 04/03/2023
Mark John Murphy has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault, serious criminal trespass and intentionally causing serious harm to another person.Surveillance equipment built by companies linked to the Chinese government are being ripped out of the ABC after they were uncovered across three sites.
Electric cars outsold hybrids for the first time in February as Australian motorists adopt green machines in growing numbers.And…Port Adelaide’s unimpressive season hit-outs will provide th
Children Living In ‘High-Risk’ Housing 03/03/2023
More than 40 children found to be living in “high-risk” situations by a top level child protection review were persistently absent from school. Property owners living near major infrastructure projects, who say they have had hundreds of thousands of dollars wiped off the value of their homes, will not be compensated.A merger of Adelaide’s universities can succeed if a world-leading research institution focused on South Australia’s strengths is created according to London-based academic and form
Whistleblower Labels SA Police Force As Toxic 2/03/23
Crimes are going unsolved or not being properly investigated, emergency calls are not answered on time while officers are resigning in droves from a “toxic” SA Police, a whistleblower claims.
A University of Adelaide student will face a jury accused of planning a terror attack in what will be the second terrorism trial in SA
The world’s biggest pop star has officially cancelled the Australian and New Zealand legs of his world tour, after postponing concert dates late last year due to illness.
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SACA Umpire Guilty Of Child Sex Abuse 1/03/23
A former SANFL and SACA umpire has pleaded guilty to three child sex abuse charges
An Adelaide-based radar manufacturer has developed technology capable of detecting objects like the Chinese spy balloon
Tax on superannuation for the nation’s wealthiest will be doubled from 2025, while the Albanese Government did not rule out targeting more tax breaks
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Football Australia is set to confirm on Wednesday that the Socceroos will meet Ecuador in two games during March’s FIFA international windowSe
Tourism Boost For The Riverland Region 28/02/23
South Australians will have the opportunity to nab vouchers valued at up to $200 for a Riverland adventure or stay, in a bid to boost tourism
The winemakers of McLaren Vale are pouring their own personal touch into the Victor Harbor Rd duplication in an unconventional way.
South Australians face paying more for their favourite pub schnitzel or steak as publicans battle huge insurance hikes, industry leaders fear
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The opening match of the AFL’s Gather Round in South Australia is sold out.See
Fire Up On Nuke Skills 27/02/23
Australia must train at least 600 nuclear engineers in the next five years to prepare the country for the mammoth task of operating nuclear-powered submarines.
South Australia’s most controversial building is at the centre of an official safety inquiry after a second dangerous site breach involving neighbouring Parliament House in four months.
A former Adelaide mother facing execution in the United States over her stepdaughter’s murder has told of her anxiety after her trial was delayed another
It Was The Fringe Who Walked, It Wasn’t Us 26/2/23
The Advertiser and sister publication the Sunday Mail refute claims made by the CEO of the Fringe Heather Croall earlier this week. South Australia is in the midst of a “potentially life-threatening” medication shortage. South Australia will spearhead a national strategy to ensure more apprentices complete their training. International cricket helped deliver a $95million dollar economic boost to the state in November.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at adv
Police Commissioner To Be Reapppointed 25/2/23
Premier Peter Malinauskas has agreed to extend Grant Steven’s contract following discussions over his future. An Adelaide man has finally been put to rest after a complex legal battle between his partner and parents. Photoshopped Instagram images are behind a surge in plastic surgery. Revolution Roofing has been sold by receivers in a deal that secures the jobs of 170 workers in SA and WA.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auSee omnystudio.
Parents Urged To Shop Around For Childcare Fees 24/2/23
Childcare centre fees across Australia have risen but experts say there are a range of ways parents can save money if they shop around. An aspiring beautician’s been jailed for a brutal attack on her ex-boyfriend during a home invasion. South Australian taxpayers were billed cosmetics for former Premier Steven Marshall in the lead up to the state election. Researchers warn soaring inflation is being fed by corporate profits not wages.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a su
Thousands Of Workers To Build Nuclear Subs 23/2/23
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has vowed to develop a homegrown workforce for the domestic construction of nuclear-powered submarines. Adelaide Festival Writers Week has two respected Ukrainian authors pull out in protest. A charismatic cheerleading coach used her renown as a “pathway” to sexually abuse seven girls. Aussie consumers are now paying so-called “loyalty taxes” on an astonishing range of products and services. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscrip
NAPLAN Bragging Rights For Regional Public Schools 22/2/23
Several regional public schools with small enrolments have beaten Adelaide private schools in the latest NAPLAN results. Filipino soldiers gunned down by rebels while assisting in the search for two missing South Australian men. National law firm drops its major sponsor branding from the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week. New Medicare Urgent Care Clinics will open in South Australia.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.auSee omnystudio.com/list
Thousands Start School Without Qualified Teachers 21/2/23
Thousands of Australian children have started the new school year without qualified teachers in maths, science and English. Authorities are urging South Australians to prepare for scorching temperatures across the state. The Coalition hits out at the government’s proposed changes to superannuation. The Advertiser visited Alice Springs this month in the wake of talks between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles. For updates and breaking news througho
System In Crisis 20/02/23
Australia’s entire education system is in need of massive reform, with the federal government warning of a teaching “crisis” and launching the biggest overhaul of the sector in a decade.
Vowing to end the “super wars” Labor will move to strengthen protections for the retirement income system after more than $36 billion was withdrawn in early access schemes during the pandemic.
Classic children’s books by author Roald Dahl have been partly rewritten to remove language now deemed too offensive.
$50,000 Flood Cover Hike 19/02/2023
Insurance companies are slugging property owners in flood-affected areas more than $50,000 to renew their policies in the wake of South Australia’s worst natural disaster.South Australian teachers are using AI chatbot ChatGPT to devise lesson plans and communicate with parents, encouraged by the state’s education boss to do so.The state’s biggest and most influential union, previously headed by Premier Peter Malinauskas, is urging his government to declare Easter Sunday a public holiday, backed
Serial Sex Offender To Be Released 18/02/2023
A SERIAL sex offender that a psychiatrist and the Parole Board believe is at “significant risk’’ of reoffending if released without intensive supervision is set to be freed under the strictest conditions ever imposed by the Supreme Court.A devastating blaze at Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula was sparked by failed infrastructure.A BLACK market for sperm donation is operating unregulated on social media as women face a nine month wait for IVF procedures.
Adelaide Airport general manager Brent
Emergency Fire Warning For Blaze Threatening Homes Near Port Lincoln 17/02/2023
An emergency fire warning was issued for an uncontrolled blaze threatening homes and assets near Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.A young woman charged over the importation of 850g of cocaine stashed inside a puzzle box has appeared in court in person for the first time, while a man also charged over the bust has asked for release on bail.Australia will launch a green card-style visa ballot to bring 3000 Pacific workers and their families to the country every year.For the first time since the
SA Defence Industry Set To Boom 16/02/2023
South Australia’s defence industry has entered a new era of spending which will provide employment to thousands.Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has hinted more interest rate rises are on the horizon despite struggling Australians personally sending him “disturbing letters” about their hardships.THE patriarch of Haigh’s Chocolates, credited for crafting the taste of South Australia’s much-loved confectionery, has died, aged 93.One of Adelaide’s most prestigious private schools is set to open the do
New SA Police Recruiting Campaign As Officer Shortage Crisis Deepens 15/02/2023
Senior police are revamping recruiting strategies as the resourcing crisis deepens, with attrition now double the number of new officers being employed.AN Adelaide asbestos company has been slapped with a $150,000 fine after a worker plunged to his death from a residential veranda.Military mop-ups after fires, floods and Covid has left the Australian Defence Force at its lowest state of readiness for decades, at a time when the nation faces its greatest challenges since Federation.
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Investigations Into Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide 14/02/2023
A local community has been rocked after a what’s understood to be a murder-suicide. On Monday morning Sally Davis stabbed her own mother to death in their Edwardstown home before setting it alight.
The head of the state’s biggest company, Santos, is warning governments against demonising the fossil fuel industry by caving in to campaigns waged by environmental activists.
A mother fears her special needs child is being put as risk by the HIGH school which is denying the admittance of an assistanc
More Worker Needed For Country SA 13/02/23
Fixing a chronic shortage of workers and housing across country South Australia will help turbocharge the state’s economy
Developers have applied to build 20 luxury villas in a multimillion-dollar project at a nationally-recognised Adelaide Hills winery.
The big four banks are being summoned to Canberra to be publicly grilled about whether customers are getting a fair deal as interest rates skyrocket
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The official cause of death of cricket legend Shane Warne has been shared after his death ce
SA Residental Land Release Biggest Ever 12/02/23
The biggest residential land release in state history will accommodate at least 23,700 houses for more than 50,000 people.
An escalation in online sperm donation online has led to calls for a national register to minimise the risks of a blood relationship.
The state government will introduce new police powers from Monday in a crackdown on dangerous driving.
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New Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson says he will bring a “hard edge” and hold “teammates accountable” as the Crows seek to jump up the l
SA Police Intensify Search For Murder Victims Missing Limbs 11/02/23
Police are set to conduct intensive searches at several landfill sites north of Adelaide for the missing head and limbs of murder victim Geoffrey McLean
South Australian public hospital patients suffered catastrophic events causing severe harm or death ranging from multiple medication errors to foreign objects being left in bodies after surgery
Councillors stood down from their positions because they missed the deadline to declare donations claim they had technical difficulties and the process w
SA Premier Praised For His 'Decisive' Leadership 10/02/23
South Australians can look forward to more jobs, industry growth and increased prosperity because of decisive leadership, says property billionaire Lang Walker.
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital faces the prospect of losing young doctors interstate following further accreditation concerns.
An escalation of schoolyard violence has prompted a plea by the principal for an end to the “unacceptable” student behaviour.
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Pop superstar and concert acrobat Pink will be literally soaring towards t
High Number Of SA Babies Reported To Child Protection 9/02/23
One in 10 babies in South Australia - or 2000 every year - are reported to child protection authorities before their 1st birthday.
Up to four million Australians are estimated to have been struck down with Covid-19 over the past four months.
After a cooler spell last week, South Australia will swelter through a string of hot and dry days that have prompted a heatwave warning from authorities
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Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch is “smashing it at the moment” in the Crows’ pre-seaso
Murder Plea Over Outback Abduction Of Nurse 8/02/23
A man who abducted student nurse Jasmeen Kaur at North Plympton has changed his plea and admitted to murdering her in the Outback.
Rapid growth in Mt Barker has the Hills centre on track to become the second largest city in South Australia
Lymphatic vessels can make red and white blood cells, University of South Australia researchers have found in a landmark discovery
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Channel 10’s relaunched local news service got off to a slow start on Monday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac
Big Guns Hired To Conduct Bikie Murder Trial 7/02/23
One of Australia’s most experienced and respected jurists, Brian Martin KC, has been hired to conduct the trial of alleged Hells Angels bikies accused of murder
The Reserve Bank of Australia is almost certain to lift the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points following its first board meeting of the year on Tuesday in Sydney.
A small Adelaide company has been thrust into the centre of a major manufacturing revolution in the US
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Velentina McGee-Champion’s third birthday party will be the biggest