A link between a baby’s death and claimed understaffing at a major hospital has not been found by an independent review. But the investigation of Royal Hobart Hospital maternity services, led by experienced nurse, midwife and health consultant Amanda Singleton, conceded staffing issues have hurt the quality of care provided to new mothers. The wide-ranging … Read more
Questions are being raised about the legality and viability of a proposal to ban the embattled construction union from a multi-billion-dollar highway project. After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese committed $7.2 billion to improve the safety of Queensland’s longest highway, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said a coalition government would match the pledge if the Construction, Forestry … Read more
Australian drivers have been told to “always know the height” of their vehicles and to “be cautious when navigating under bridges” after a motorist lost their entire caravan during a shocking crash on Thursday. NSW Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) urged caravanners and motorhome enthusiasts to remain alert when travelling throughout the remainder of the holiday … Read more
Landlords have been warned about renting shopfronts to businesses allegedly selling illicit tobacco after the latest arson attacks on two stores forced more than a dozen apartments to be evacuated. Offenders emerged from a stolen white Toyota Hiace van outside the stores on Buckingham Avenue at Springvale in Melbourne’s southeast just before 2am on Thursday. … Read more
An Australian serial killer, who has spent almost a quarter century behind bars, has lost a bid to have an in-cell frypan provided by his prison. Serving three life sentences for killing three women over an eight-year period, Gregory Brazel took the State of Victoria to court claiming he had been bullied into accepting a … Read more
A driver accused of assaulting a woman with a samurai sword before she fell out of a moving car has pleaded not guilty to a string of separate domestic violence charges. The 21-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identities of two victims, is accused of robbing and assaulting a 37-year-old woman with … Read more
Family and friends a of a Perth pilot who was killed when a seaplane he was flying failed to take off from the water at Rottnest Island have paid tribute to their mate, describing him as a “warm, fun and hilarious character”. James Wong, 34, was taking off from the water at the West Australian … Read more
Sydney Airport’s latest upgrade to its dedicated pet bathrooms has received praise from travellers, who describe the renovated facilities as “excellent” for “disability support animals, canine units, and guide dogs.” First installed in 2020 at both the domestic and international terminals, the facilities received a fresh upgrade in 2024 — catching the attention of keen-eyed … Read more
Australian academic and ex-Taliban hostage Timothy Weeks has died in Afghanistan after battling cancer “for a long time”, according to Afghan officials. The Taliban kidnapped Mr Weeks from the American University in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul in 2016. He converted to Islam and changed his name to Jibra’il Omar in the more than three years they … Read more
Perth’s iconic Cottesloe beach has been shut down after a two-metre bronze whaler shark breached the barrier net on Wednesday morning, winding up trapped on the swimmer side of the ocean. While authorities have been trying to make the shark leave, rescue efforts were derailed when an unknown resident defied the swimming ban to enter … Read more