National News

Sun 1 Sep 2019

Interest-free trap ‘100 per cent a rip-off’

Interest-free trap ‘100 per cent a rip-off’

Australian man Fazla Chowdhery bought a lounge six years ago — and quickly became trapped in a “buy now, pay later” debt nightmare.

Sat 31 Aug 2019

Australia’s staggering reliance on China

Australia’s staggering reliance on China

China has grown to become Australia’s largest trading partner but has the economy come to rely on them too much?

The plane crash that saved your life

The plane crash that saved your life

A humble Australian scientist was told “it’s not your job” before going on to have his revolutionary invention installed in thousands of aircraft worldwide.

Beloved sitcom legend dead at 80

Beloved sitcom legend dead at 80

She shot to fame in iconic back-to-back sitcoms — and when faced with a grim diagnosis, Valerie Harper “refused to let it beat her.”

Kevin Rudd’s return blindsides Australia

Kevin Rudd’s return blindsides Australia

Kevin Rudd’s sudden return to the public spotlight has baffled many Australians this week, but don’t write off the former PM too quickly.

Trump insider quits over leak scandal

Trump insider quits over leak scandal

She has been at the side of Donald Trump since day one of his presidency, but now Madelaine Westerhout has become the latest aide to abruptly leave the Oval Office.

Barty burns friend in US Open clinic

Barty burns friend in US Open clinic

Ash Barty’s hopes of a second grand slam title in 2019 remain alive but she had to destroy a friend at the US Open to make it that way.

Fri 30 Aug 2019

Big wet brings a month’s rain in 24 hours

Big wet brings a month’s rain in 24 hours

Parts of the NSW coastline have already copped significant rainfall totals over the past 24 hours - and it’s not going away just yet.

Thu 29 Aug 2019

Our tennis golden girl was already a winner before a point was played

Our tennis golden girl was already a winner before a point was...

She's the darling of the seniors set across the country and Ash Barty has sucessfully begun her quest to win another Grand Slam title early this morning.

Folau’s 26-page statement on sacking

Folau’s 26-page statement on sacking

Axed Wallabies star Israel Folau argues his sacking by Rugby Australia is an “unreasonable restraint of trade” in a 26-page statement.

Retirees heading back to work

Retirees heading back to work

As older Australians live longer, some are returning to workforce years after they retired. It pays to know the financial issues that can result from this employment...

Top tips on when and how to retire

Top tips on when and how to retire

Deciding how and when to retire is one of the biggest decisions in life

Meghan and Harry share sweet Insta video

Meghan and Harry share sweet Insta video

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have delighted their millions of followers by posting a heartwarming new video.

Big freeze sweeps across Australia

Big freeze sweeps across Australia

Temperatures are plunging on both sides of the country, as multiple cold fronts move in, bringing chilly conditions, rain and frost.

Wed 28 Aug 2019

Donald Trump flags visit to Australia

Donald Trump flags visit to Australia

The US President says 'at some point' he'll visit Australia following his meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in France, who he described as "fantastic".

Heavy rain and storms to hit Australia

Heavy rain and storms to hit Australia

Rain, hail and thunderstorms are expected to smash most Aussie states, as a wave of cold fronts close in on both sides of the country.

ScoMo’s new role on global stage

ScoMo’s new role on global stage

He was mocked for awkwardly standing by himself at the G7 world leaders’ summit. But Scott Morrison is trying to mark out a new role.

Elderly man dies after head-on collision with truck

Elderly man dies after head-on collision with truck

AN ELDERLY man has died after his car collided head on with a truck on the Bruce Highway south of Cairns.

UK study says red wine best for gut health

UK study says red wine best for gut health

The occasional glass of red wine could be linked to better gut health, according to a new study out of the United Kingdom.

Australian students are getting dumber

Australian students are getting dumber

The latest NAPLAN results have shown an alarming decline in the skills of some students in the past 10 years, sparking calls for change.

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