A family travelling Australia in a caravan has shared their excitement after witnessing something “amazing” while camping last month. They say they heard a “massive splash” before discovering a dolphin swimming in the river “literally 10 to 15 steps away from our caravan”. The Falzon family, who’ve been sharing their journey on social media, revealed … Read more
An expert has issued the stark warning that “tragedies at festivals” are “on the table” this summer as experts and Labor MP’s add mounting pressure on the NSW government to implement pill testing following the state’s drug summit. Labor MP Dr Michael Holland and Independent Alex Greenwhich are among a group that put forth an … Read more
A court has thrown out findings one of Jarryd Hayne’s supporters was defamed by a social media post that he spat at the footballer’s rape accuser as she left court. On Wednesday, the Federal Court overturned an earlier decision that the Seven Network and one of its journalists had defamed Mina Greiss, over an incident … Read more
Waste experts have welcomed the federal government’s latest push to “improve recycling consistency” in Australia. A new framework released this week from the Department of Environment and Water has been labelled “a decent first step” but huge questions – and criticisms – remain as Aussies can expect further changes to their kerbside bin collection in … Read more
A man will be extracted to Queensland after he allegedly robbed a bank armed with a knife following a cross-border manhunt. Queensland Police were called to the NAB branch on Griffith St in Coolangatta about noon on Tuesday. Police were called after the alleged bank robbery at NAB in Coolangatta on Tuesday. Picture: Les Graue … Read more
Australia’s corporate watchdog has begun legal proceedings against Rex Airlines, alleging the company’s directors misled investors on the financial health of the embattled company as far back as early 2023. ASIC announced its move against Rex on Wednesday, alleging the company engaged in “misleading and deceptive conduct” and failed to meet its continuous disclosure obligations … Read more
A mother of eight who is accused of murdering and butchering her husband before disposing of his dismembered remains in bins across southwestern Sydney will learn more about the allegations against her in the coming weeks. Nirmeen Noufl, 54, was not present in Burwood Local Court on Wednesday after she was in October charged with … Read more
A man armed with a hammer has been arrested after he allegedly smashed windows in a popular shopping centre in Melbourne. Police were called to Westfield Southland shopping centre on the Nepean Highway in Cheltenham about 8.40pm after reports of a man allegedly smashing shop windows with a hammer. A Melbourne shopping centre was allegedly … Read more
Regional Australia is having its “phoenix moment” as more people move to the bush, but some residents fear the coalition’s nuclear plan could hinder growth and prosperity. The coalition has earmarked seven sites for nuclear reactors at former and closing coal power plants across Australia, including at Lithgow’s Mount Piper power station in central west … Read more
A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder after police found the body of a woman during a welfare check in Far North Queensland. Emergency services were called to a unit on Chandler St, Garbutt, in Townsville, to perform a welfare check about 1.45pm on November 4. Queensland Police have charged a 53-year-old with murder. … Read more