The boss of the NSW government department overseeing farmers and producers has been quietly sacked as director-general of the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), sparking criticism and concern from the NSW Nationals Leader. A spokesperson for the Department for Regional NSW confirmed Scott Hansen’s departure following “changes to the leadershipContinue Reading
Steven Miles is moments away from becoming the 40th Queensland premier after Annastacia Palaszczuk’s shock resignation. The deputy premier will walk into Labor’s Caucus meeting at 10am on Friday to secure the vote of confidence from his parliamentary colleagues to become the next party leader. Mr Miles managed to secureContinue Reading
Qantas shareholders have resoundingly opposed the airline’s remuneration report for the 2023 financial year, with 83 per cent voting against the motion, after a string of controversies damaged the national carrier’s reputation. Just 16.95 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of the airline’s pay plan which gifted former QantasContinue Reading
Former Qantas CEO contender and head of its loyalty arm Olivia Wirth has announced she will leave the embattled airline next year — a week after Qantas chairman Richard Goyder announced his early retirement. Ms Wirth has been the CEO of Qantas Loyalty, which encompasses the airline’s 15 million memberContinue Reading
A building company has collapsed into liquidation with 50 homeowners across Melbourne and regional Victoria impacted. News.com.au can reveal that River Dale Building Group Pty Ltd which traded under the name Chatham Homes went into voluntary liquidation less than 24 hours ago. Andrew Schwarz of insolvency firm AS Advisory wasContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese isn’t afraid to say he’s in touch with his emotions, revealing he cries “all the time” and how it feels to be attacked for doing his job. The Prime Minister opened up on his emotional state during a wide-ranging appearance on Jess Rowe’s Big Talk Show on WednesdayContinue Reading
China’s Chairman Xi Jinping’s personal choice of Minister for National Defence, just six months into the job, appears to have been disappeared. Minister Li Shangfu has not been seen for more than a fortnight. And that’s an ominous sign in Beijing. Foreign Minister Qin Gang was the first to vanishContinue Reading
Fast-food giant Wendy’s is one step closer to bringing its iconic square patties to Australia after a signing a deal to open 200 stores nationwide. The American fast-food giant signed a deal with Pizza Hut-operator Flynn Restaurant Group to build hundreds of stores over the next decade. Wendy’s is knownContinue Reading
The ousting of a “captain’s choice” minister. A tanking economy. Increasing international isolation. A chain of climate catastrophes. All have shifted the spotlight to Chairman Xi Jinping’s leadership. And how well he weathers the next few months depends on how effectively he has consolidated his vast power over the pastContinue Reading
The Finance Sector Union has lashed out at Westpac over its decision to host a retreat after the bank slashed hundreds of jobs in the name of cutting costs. The union slammed the bank bosses for going on a “luxury retreat” in NSW wine country after cutting more than 700Continue Reading