National News

Thu 3 Oct 2019

Banjo Patterson writes about a Bush Christening

Banjo Patterson writes about a Bush Christening

A Bush Christening is a humorous poem by Australian poet Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson. It was first published in The Bulletin magazine on 16 December 1893.

Alan Joyce to marry long-time partner

Alan Joyce to marry long-time partner

Australia’s highest paid CEO, Alan Joyce, will reportedly tie the knot with his long-time partner Shane Lloyd at a ceremony in Sydney next month.

Karl’s ex spills on ‘challenging’ divorce

Karl’s ex spills on ‘challenging’ divorce

Cass Thorburn has opened up about the “massive challenge” of co-parenting with Karl Stefanovic following their acrimonious divorce.

Don’t respond to this missed call

Don’t respond to this missed call

There has been an increase in Aussies being targeted by a missed call scam, and all the scammers need to get your money is for you to ring back.

China suspected of sophisticated uni hack

China suspected of sophisticated uni hack

It took just the opening one email to crack the Australian National University’s network, giving sophisticated hackers access to a wealth of information.

Media’s savage response to Prince Harry

Media’s savage response to Prince Harry

The British press has hit back at Prince Harry’s emotional statement about Meghan with characteristic savagery, with one particularly low blow.

Wed 2 Oct 2019

Five international trends to influence Seniors living

Five international trends to influence Seniors living

Woollam Constructions' General manager Danny Hammon reveals some international trends that will shape the future of seniors living in Australia.

Aussie dollar reaches a 10-year-low. Here's what it means!

Aussie dollar reaches a 10-year-low. Here's what it means!

Australian travellers will pay more as the Aussie dollar slips to levels not seen since 2009 after the GFC.

Newstart hike will give 'drug dealers, pubs more money'

Newstart hike will give 'drug dealers, pubs more money'

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston distances herself from comments suggesting raising Newstart will do nothing but give drug dealers and pubs more money.

Woman quits job to 'spoil husband' like 1950s housewife

Woman quits job to 'spoil husband' like 1950s housewife

One US woman turned her back on her high-pressure job in order to “spoil her husband” by being the perfect 1950s housewife.

‘Lie after lie’: Harry’s furious tirade

‘Lie after lie’: Harry’s furious tirade

Prince Harry has released an explosive statement defending Meghan after months of “bullying”, claiming it’s “history repeating itself”.

‘Near record’ temperatures set to scorch

‘Near record’ temperatures set to scorch

It’s only early spring but it’s about to feel like mid-summer as a double whammy of fronts sends the mercury in major cities way into the thirties.

Tue 1 Oct 2019

‘I played him‘: Trump aide taunts Australia

‘I played him‘: Trump aide taunts Australia

The former Trump aide who sparked the FBI’s Russia probe now says he “played” an Aussie diplomat he claims was sent to “spy” on him.

Reserve Bank cuts rate to 0.75%

Reserve Bank cuts rate to 0.75%

Interest rates in Australia have hit a new low after the Reserve Bank made the third cut since June and experts warn it won’t stop there.

New body-parts centre

New body-parts centre

PALASZCZUK Govt funding of $300,000 has supported establishment of a Queensland-China research centre using 3D printing technology to repair ageing body parts

Mum on trial for poisoning 9yo daughter

Mum on trial for poisoning 9yo daughter

After five years of delays, the Australian mummy blogger accused of gross act against her young daughter will stand trial in 2020.

Philanthropist and preacher adorn our new $20 note

Philanthropist and preacher adorn our new $20 note

Australia's new $20 note to will be unveiled in Melbourne, joining the tactile $5, $10 and $50 notes already released.

Eerie Chernobyl control room opens to tourists

Eerie Chernobyl control room opens to tourists

For the first time since the 1986 nuclear disaster, the control room at Chernobyl is set to become a tourist attraction despite extreme radiation levels

Milford Sound rocked by earthquake

Milford Sound rocked by earthquake

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has struck the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, just 15km from Milford Sound.

New review gives thumbs up to red meat

New review gives thumbs up to red meat

A review of dietary studies says cutting back on red and processed meat brings few if any health benefits.

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