Qantas frequent flyers will get access to more than 20 million seats on flights to international destinations as part of a $100m expansion of the loyalty program. The launch of Classic Plus Flight Rewards will give customers access to more international flights from July and will roll out to domesticContinue Reading
Parents in Western Australia are “confused” and “overwhelmed” as a new school term begins with a shock ban on a beloved canteen staple: the ham-and-cheese sandwich. The WA Department of Health has reconfigured its “traffic lights” system for classifying food and drink in the state’s public schools, moving ham andContinue Reading
A father who caused chaos at one of Australia’s busiest international airports after he allegedly claimed to be carrying a bomb has been barred from boarding another plane after being released on bail.Muhammad Ali Arif, 45, was dramatically arrested at the Sydney airport in August after his alleged rants toContinue Reading
A former NRL WAG who became a reality TV star and competitive boxer has entered a last-minute admission to stealing thousands of dollars from her former employer as she was supposed to front court to fight the charges. Arabella Del Busso was convicted in her absence of stealing the heftyContinue Reading
An 11-year-old Queensland girl has died after catching influenza B. The girl, from Noosa, died on Thursday in Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It’s understood she had sought private treatment for the illness before presenting to hospital. A spokesperson for Sunshine Coast University Hospital extended condolences to the girl’s family inContinue Reading
Australia’s largest casino operator Crown has been ordered to pay a record-breaking sum for breaches “too numerous to count” of anti-money laundering and counterterrorism laws. The financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC and Crown jointly filed in the Federal Court that the casino operator should pay a $450m penalty for 546 breachesContinue Reading
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned the story contains images of deceased persons. It began as a fairytale event, but turned into a nightmare. On the night of June 11, dozens of guests boarded the courier bus from Wandin Valley Estate after drinking, dancing and partying atContinue Reading
When Amy Smith’s husband was charged with horrific historical sex crimes, she launched an extraordinary bid to prove his innocence. Ben Smith, a hardworking former NSW Police officer and then Crime Commission investigator, had his life turned upside down in December 2016 when he was called into his boss’ officeContinue Reading