Public servants in Queensland have reportedly been left scratching their heads after being asked to take part in a Welcome to Country ceremony in an unusual way. Staff with the Department of Justice and Attorney-General attending a recent awards ceremony “were asked to take their shoes off, wiggle their toesContinue Reading
Within about one week of the disappearance of doomed flight MH370, then Prime Minister Tony Abbott says it became clear that 238 passengers and crew had fallen victim to a murder-suicide plot. Almost 10 years ago on March 8, MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur destined for Beijing while carryingContinue Reading
Tens of thousands of homes could be left without power for a week after Cyclone Kirrily tore a path of devastation through northern Queensland. The cyclone wreaked havoc on the state after it was downgraded from category three to category two on Thursday evening. It thrashed Ingham and Townsville, leavingContinue Reading
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has called for “consistency” from the International Cricket Council after confirming the black armband he wore in the Perth Test was for a “personal bereavement” and not a political statement. But he said he would continue to challenge the ICC for the right to show supportContinue Reading
Australians will be able to use Qantas frequent flyer points to book concerts and other events through Ticketek next year as part of a new partnership between the two companies. From Wednesday, members will receive access to exclusive pre-sales and special offers, as well as new packages that combine eventContinue Reading
Expedia has declared Perth a perfect “destination dupe” for Sydney. The online travel giant has named 10 places across the world that are “a little unexpected, sometimes more affordable, and every bit as delightful” as popular destinations as it’s 2024 destination dupes. “The ‘dupe’ trend — of affordable alternatives toContinue Reading
A 13-year-old girl has allegedly been raped by a fellow patient while being treated in Perth Children’s Hospital, leading to calls for an “urgent and transparent” investigation. WA Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says the alleged rape of the girl by a fellow patient was “devastating and preventable”. The parents ofContinue Reading
Canada coach Bev Priestman has warned the Matildas that her rejuvenated side could be “unstoppable” when the teams meet in Monday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B showdown in Melbourne. After a slow start to the tournament, the Canadians – gold medallists at the Tokyo Olympics – kicked into gearContinue Reading
Media mogul Craig Hutchison has won the race for a licence for Super Netball’s eighth team that will replace Collingwood next season. Netball Australia confirmed on Friday it had awarded the licence to Hutchison’s Sports Entertainment Network following a competitive tender process overseen by a subcommittee including consultants David GallopContinue Reading
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is adamant Jordan De Goey will return a “better version of himself” after serving his three-week suspension after witnessing significant maturity from the superstar. Twelve months ago De Goey found himself in trouble after heading to Bali during the club’s bye that resulted in a $25,000Continue Reading