Bunnings has hit back at Woolworths over its calls to have the hardware giant swept into a regulatory crackdown on major supermarket chains. Under proposed new rules, grocery giants must follow a mandatory industry code of conduct when dealing with suppliers, or face hefty financial penalties that could reach upContinue Reading
A man has been shot by police after he allegedly threatened a woman and stole a police car in Far North Queensland. Police were called to a Bungalow home in Cairns following reports of “a woman in distress” about 5.30am on Wednesday. Far North Region regional crime co-ordinator Detective SuperintendentContinue Reading
The Bureau of Meteorology boss has accused the media of “catastrophising” the weather as he defended his agency amid intense criticism of its warnings over summer. BOM director Andrew Johnson fronted a federal parliamentary hearing on Tuesday and faced a stern grilling about his agency’s performance, including the accuracy ofContinue Reading
New wing tips are being added to 23 Qantas aircraft, said to be a small change with a big impact. Travellers may start to notice the airline’s Boeing 737-800s look a bit different after getting the tips installed, as they will have an extra blade below the wing. The pointContinue Reading
A Coles shopper has questioned why there is “so much leftover” Australia Day merchandise if there is “such a demand” for the products. Belinda Davey, who goes by the name Belinduh Pyne on social media, shared photos of shelves of Australia Day merchandise reduced to clear, including paper plates, balloons,Continue Reading
A Coles shopper has questioned why there is “so much leftover” Australia Day merchandise if there is “such a demand” for the products. Belinda Davey, who goes by the name Belinduh Pyne on social media, shared photos of shelves of Australia Day merchandise reduced to clear, including paper plates, balloons,Continue Reading
Vast areas of the country have been warned to brace for drenching rain over the next few weeks as a series of significant weather events take hold. Firstly, a strengthening polar vortex over Antarctica is colliding with higher pressure over Australia’s south, increasing rain across the eastern seaboard. Secondly, warmerContinue Reading
Flights will resume in and out of Cairns today after the domestic and international airport shut down for Tropical Cyclone Jasper on Wednesday. Jasper made landfall at about 3pm on Wednesday, south of Wujal Wujal near Cape Tribulation. It remained at category 2 strength until about 9pm and is now,Continue Reading
Just about everywhere you look, there are worsening signs that Australia is no longer the lucky country. From record-high rents to skyrocketing mortgages, a cost-of-living crisis to the alarming emergence of a ‘working poor’ population, the country faces an unprecedented storm of factors putting pressure on millions of people. AndContinue Reading
Australians are set to be charged more than $100 for a standard non-bulk billed GP appointment. The fee of a standard GP consultation will rise to $102 in November, after the Australian Medical Association (AMA) recommended doctors lift their prices to battle rising practice costs. This comes after AMA’s recommendedContinue Reading