The former chief of Australia’s competition watchdog has slammed the current system of allocating slots to aircraft at Sydney Airport as “extremely problematic”. Rod Sims, who stepped down as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission last year, told the committee of a senate inquiry on Wednesday that QantasContinue Reading
Footy fans travelling to the NRL grand final by train could face up to 30 minute delays ahead of kick-off, as urgent track repair is required. Sydney Trains alerted passengers travelling to Olympic Park to expect delays up to 30 minutes after “urgent track repairs at Flemington” was required onContinue Reading
Rents in Perth are soaring faster than any Australian capital city, forcing some households on $160,000 annual salaries to find alternative shelter by sleeping in cars. New data revealed advertised rents in Perth have risen 19 per cent in the past year and 4 per cent in the past threeContinue Reading
How much would you be willing to pay for a piece of banana bread? The humble bakery staple is beloved by many Aussies alongside a fresh flat white, but the classic snack might set you back more than you thought. Furious diners have slammed a Sydney cafe for charging nearlyContinue Reading
A man has taken his neighbour to court over a common backyard plant, claiming it ruptured a pool at his home in Sydney’s glitzy north shore. Russell Gill had been living at his home at Cremorne Point for seven years when in late 2022 he noticed issues with the waterContinue Reading
Tourists are becoming more brazen in their attempt to take the perfect selfie, with authorities worried about an increasing risk across the country. The warning comes after a 22-year-old woman fell 50m down a cliff face in Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island in Victoria on September 23. She had reportedlyContinue Reading
A woman has died on board a Qatar Airways flight en route to Sydney. The 60-year-old, travelling on flight QR908 from Doha to Sydney on Friday afternoon, was found in an unresponsive state approximately halfway through the 14-hour journey. A spokesperson for Qatar Airways confirmed the incident and shared condolencesContinue Reading
There’s an Aussie dish that New Yorkers can’t seem to get over and you wouldn’t believe what it is. The basic Aussie staple of smashed avo on toast has become a fixture on menus all over the bustling city since the days of Ruby’s Bluestone, Two Hands, Dante and BanterContinue Reading
Devastated locals are entangled in a heated debate over what to do next after the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree was deliberately chopped down. The 21-metre tall iconic landmark located at Hadrian’s Wall in northeast England was found felled earlier this week, in a tragedy that has shocked the world. AContinue Reading
A man who died after his boat was struck by a breaching whale in waters off Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has been identified. Police were called to Cape Banks at La Perouse after reports an unoccupied boat was found circling about 6am on Saturday. Officers pulled an unconscious man from theContinue Reading