Aussies will soon be able to cast their vote in the upcoming referendum on whether a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament should be introduced. While the Voice to parliament referendum will be held on October 14, early voting will open in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria andContinue Reading
Aussie households are wasting almost $20bn a year throwing out food – the equivalent weight of 152 Sydney Harbour Bridges – with retailers raking in more than $1bn from the simple act. The shocking findings from progressive think tank The Australia Institute follow the country’s grocery giants posting massive profitsContinue Reading
Thousands of public sector staff are set to strike for 24 hours next month in a move expected to disrupt major welfare services across the country. Workers from Services Australia will walk off their jobs on October 9, in protest of the government’s “lukewarm” 11.2 per cent wage offer whichContinue Reading
Aussies across the country are gearing up for a relaxing few days as another long weekend appearoaches. Commonly referred to as the “October long weekend”, the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and some parts of Tasmania will all have a public holiday on Monday, October 2. Victorians areContinue Reading
Daniel Andrews will walk away with an eye-watering annual pension of at least $300,000 a year under a lucrative scheme available to fewer than 20 state politicians. The timing of the Victorian Premier’s shock retirement announcement on Tuesday, after nine years in the top job and more than two decadesContinue Reading
Speculation is rife over who will replace Dan Andrews as Victoria’s Premier, following the surprise resignation announcement from the Labor leader on Tuesday. Mr Andrews, the 48th premier of Victoria, announced his decision to step down at a snap press conference today, describing the job as the “honour and privilegeContinue Reading
Whether it’s a democracy sausage on election day or a trip to the local Bunnings over the weekend, Australians will still be able to enjoy volunteer-run sizzles despite the advent of new food safety regulations cracking down on foodborne illnesses. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has introduced tighter mandatesContinue Reading
A doctor sent to jail for the rape and sexual assault of a karaoke bar hostess has had his convictions set aside and will face a new trial after appeal judges ruled there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the jury’s verdict. Ahn Sup Kim, a former cosmeticContinue Reading
Aussies have been given a last chance warning to enrol to vote and check or update their details ahead of the Voice referendum next month. The Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on October 14, with ballot boxes open around the country. If the Yes vote is successful, theContinue Reading
Brisbane is the latest major airport to announce it is expecting its busiest day since Covid this week, bringing in therapy dogs to reduce preflight stress. It comes after Melbourne Airport warned travellers to allow extra time and be patient while waiting in queues as it too expects its busiestContinue Reading