Trains back on track in NSW as Fed Court intervenes

Trains back on track in NSW as Fed Court intervenes

The NSW government says the state’s trains are back on track after the Federal Court granted an injunction to cancel planned industrial action. The action that was expected to cause severe delays and cancellations was instigated when pay talks between the government and a key union broke down. “The NSW Government is pleased we have … Read more

One dead, another injured in Rochester shooting

One dead, another injured in Rochester shooting

Rochester police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left one man dead and another injured. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Emerson Street at approximately 5:25 a.m. Upon arrival, they were directed to a home on Emerson, where they found a man in his 20s dead from a gunshot wound to the … Read more

Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow

Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow

More than one million Australians will soon receive a hip-pocket bump as their support payments increase. From January 1, payments for young people, students, carers and others will be indexed to keep up with inflation. Jobseekers, students, apprentices and other young Australians who get Youth Allowance will take home between $17.30 to $24.30 more every … Read more

Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens

Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens

Homelessness looms for more employed Australians than ever as the housing crisis worsens across the country. Nationwide, rough sleeping increased by 22 per cent with NSW, the hardest hit state, witnessing a 51 per cent surge since 2020, according to a landmark report released by the Australian Homelessness Monitor on Monday. The proportion of employed … Read more

Two shot in downtown Eugene bar; police investigating

Two shot in downtown Eugene bar; police investigating

Two people were shot early Sunday morning at a downtown Eugene bar, leaving one critically injured, according to police. Officers were patrolling the area when they heard gunshots at City Nights, 77 W. Broadway, around 2:02 a.m., according to a release from the Eugene Police Department. A suspect reportedly fired inside the bar, striking two … Read more

Community mourns second teen killed in methanol tragedy

Community mourns second teen killed in methanol tragedy

A grieving community will say their final farewells to a second teenager who tragically died overseas after consuming drinks laced with methanol. Holly Bowles and her best friend Bianca Jones had been holidaying in Laos when they became unwell after consuming the drinks in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. Ms Bowles died in a … Read more

Renewable energy trounces nuclear on generation costs

Renewable energy trounces nuclear on generation costs

Power planners have found nuclear energy does not stack up for Australia even after considering new parameters, with large-scale solar and big batteries still the lowest-cost option. In the draft generation cost update released on Monday, scientists and energy officials warn taxpayers will need deep pockets and a lead time of at least 15 years … Read more

Native News Weekly (December 8, 2024): D.C. Briefs

Native News Weekly (December 8, 2024): D.C. Briefs

WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently. White House Tribal Nations Summit to be Held on Monday, Dec. 9 As Native News Online previously reported, the White House Tribal Nations Summit will take place … Read more