Anthony Albanese says there will be “better times ahead” in 2024 as he paid tribute to flood victims in far north Queensland and the nation’s emergency service personnel in his end-of-year Christmas message. Mr Albanese delivered his second holiday greeting as Prime Minister and said for many people the seasonContinue Reading
A man has been charged after allegedly leaving an infant with critical injuries in remote northwest Queensland. Police allege the child, who was only 18-months-old, presented to Mount Isa Hospital with head injuries on January 30. The shocking injuries sparked a months-long investigation by local police and specialists from theContinue Reading
A man is fighting for life in hospital after a serious crash southwest of Sydney. It is understood a red P-plater lost control on Jedda Road in Prestons, sliding along the road before hitting a parked car and pushing it onto the footpath. Police have confirmed a man is inContinue Reading
Australians have shared a mix of emotions after the final episode of a recently axed ABC show, with some begging for its return. The Drum broadcasted its last ever episode on Friday after a 13 year show run on the national broadcaster, following the shock announcement on Wednesday that itContinue Reading
A portable battery has been recalled over concerns it could burst into flames as a result of a manufacturing issue. The Lenovo USB-C laptop power bank (20000 mAh) charges USB-C laptops and devices and was sold in Australia and overseas in online stores including Ingram Micro, Landmark Computers and JWContinue Reading
A major effort is underway to clean-up a dangerous mess that has accumulated at one of the nation’s most iconic beaches. Concerned locals have flocked to Bondi Beach on Friday morning to remove the millions of polystyrene balls that have washed up on shore in recent days. “Urgent: Polystyrene ballsContinue Reading
A NSW man said he thought he was “dreaming” after finding out he was $15m after scoring a winning entry in the jackpot Powerball draw. Now planning to retire after years of working hard, the Clarence Valley man discovered he was one of the two winning entries in the 1439Continue Reading
The world’s most prominent dignitaries and entertainers have paid tribute to one of Australia’s most beloved larrikins at the state memorial service for Barry Humphries. King Charles led the tributes for the late performer, who died in April at the age of 89, with Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke readingContinue Reading
A lifelong Barry Humphries fan has gone all out to pay homage to the beloved Australian entertainers decades long career. Robin Waerea travelled with fellow super fan Jurgen Hoffman to Sydney’s Opera House where a state memorial is being held for the iconic performer on Friday. There was an outpouringContinue Reading
The Canadian who helped bring American fast food giants to Australia, Jack Cowin, is one of many high-profile Australians recognised in the inaugural King’s Birthday honours list. The 80-year-old has been appointed a member in the Order of Australia for significant service to business and to philanthropic support. Cowin mayContinue Reading