The Prime Minister has hit out after Northern Territory chief minister Natasha Fyles was allegedly attacked with a cream pancake, warning the issue is no laughing matter. Ms Fyles was attending Darwin’s Nightcliff markets on Sunday when a Darwin real estate agent allegedly launched a cream covered crepe into theContinue Reading
An Australian beach has taken out the top spot on a list of the most mispronounced beaches and beach resorts in the world. An analysis of how many times the most popular beaches, landmarks, museums and nature spots had been searched on pronunciation dictionary Forvo, revealed Peregian Beach, near NoosaContinue Reading
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? From how to spot fires to getting your safety kits ready, this is everything you need to know about bushfire season. All your questions answered >>> When will bushfire season start? Bushfires in theContinue Reading
Climate change could cost Australia about $1.8bn in crop losses alone within 30 years if drastic action isn’t taken, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned. In a speech to the national drought forum in Rockhampton, Dr Chalmers unveiled the latest Treasury modelling which reveal the economic impact of inaction. Dr ChalmersContinue Reading
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt hasn’t ruled out the prospect of taking a holiday during what’s been forecast as the most brutal bushfire season since the 2019-2020 Black Summer crisis. The minister took questions ahead of a historic two-day summit in Canberra, where more than 200 organisations will gather toContinue Reading
Beijing is willing to accept a “package resolution” to end a trade dispute with Australia, says China’s Ministry of Commerce. But it hasn’t detailed what that package must be. Or has it? Ministry (MOFCOM) spokesman He Yadong told State-controlled media this week that China “stands ready to work with Australia”Continue Reading
Is the price of potatoes still burning a hole in your pocket? Are staples like bread and milk eating into your budget? Prepare to eat cake: relentless weather extremes worldwide threaten a basket load of basic foods. Turbulent rains and drought are hammering crops in many parts of the world.Continue Reading
The nation’s emergency leaders are set to converge on Canberra from tomorrow in preparation for what experts fear could be the fiercest fire season since the “Black Summer” blazes of 2019-2020. The Albanese government will hold the inaugural National Bushfire Preparedness Summit which will bring together approximately 250 representatives fromContinue Reading
Keeping cash costs every customer around $40 per year even though many no longer use physical currency, CommBank’s chief executive says. Appearing before a Senate inquiry into regional bank closures at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday, Matt Comyn joined the CEOs of ANZ, NAB and Westpac for a grillingContinue Reading
An Australian professor who has been talking to people about the Indigenous Voice to parliament has revealed a common theme he has noticed in the arguments from some No voters – and claims it makes absolutely no sense. West Australian man and vocal supporter of the Voice, Braden Hill, hasContinue Reading