National News

Fri 9 Aug 2019

Cars, roofs ripped off as polar blast hits

Cars, roofs ripped off as polar blast hits

A family has been rushed to hospital and nursing home residents have been forced to flee as wild weather ravages Australia’s east.

Australia’s growth forecast revised down

Australia’s growth forecast revised down

RBA boss Philip Lowe has warned the trade war between China and the United States poses a “significant risk” to the global and Australian economies.

Thu 8 Aug 2019

Finding herself the accidental voice for Newstart voiceless

Finding herself the accidental voice for Newstart voiceless

Speaking out on national television on the devastating experience of being forced onto Newstart has been a surreal experience for senior Ricci Bartels.

Robert Irwin named in PETA investigation

Robert Irwin named in PETA investigation

Robert Irwin has been caught up in an animal welfare investigation being called for by PETA over the use of animals on The Tonight Show.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Australian pricing revealed

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Australian pricing revealed

THE world’s biggest smartphone developer has unveiled its latest high-end mobile phone line, the Note10.

Final vote on NSW abortion bill today

Final vote on NSW abortion bill today

The NSW parliament is set to vote on a bill decriminalising abortion today after an impassioned debate from both sides of the issue.

MP compares China to Nazi Germany

MP compares China to Nazi Germany

The head of parliament’s powerful intelligence committee has made explosive comments about China’s growing power and ambition.

Text message scam targets Australia Post customers

Text message scam targets Australia Post customers

Customers of Australia Post have been warned of a phishing scam targeting people who receive packages.

Cancer tragedy breaks Project host

Cancer tragedy breaks Project host

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle’s wife has brought Project host Carrie Bickmore to tears as she recounted the star’s final heartbreaking days.

Wed 7 Aug 2019

Aussie dollar plummets to 10-year low

Aussie dollar plummets to 10-year low

The Australian dollar hasn’t been this low since the markets crashed when the chaos of the Global Financial Crisis began.

Media sparks action on aged complaints

Media sparks action on aged complaints

THE aged care royal commission is examining the federal health department's response to 20 allegations of physical and sexual assaults at three facilities.

Monster storm to smash Australia

Monster storm to smash Australia

Millions of Australians are in the path of a “major winter storm” that has forced the Bureau of Meteorology to issue severe warnings.

Weekend reno leads to death sentence

Weekend reno leads to death sentence

A man who renovated his family home and contracted terminal cancer has won a record $3 million payout in a landmark case for Australia.

Tue 6 Aug 2019

Aussies' super smashed as USA-China trade war hits ASX

Aussies' super smashed as USA-China trade war hits ASX

THE Australian share market has been savaged, falling nearly $90 billion in just 15 minutes of trade after a massive Wall Street sell-off.

John Howard: ‘Rate cuts too far’

John Howard: ‘Rate cuts too far’

John Howard has warned interest rates may have been cut “too far” already, as markets tip the RBA will cut again today.

Bridal high tea raises funds for breast cancer battle

Bridal high tea raises funds for breast cancer battle

High tea, brides and breast cancer fundraising were the order of the day at the Project Pink Bridal High Tea event at Aveo The Domain Country Club, Ashmore.

Polar blast set to smash half the country

Polar blast set to smash half the country

A huge winter storm is on its way, bringing with it miserable conditions including freezing temperatures, gale-force winds and heavy rain.

Elderly couple in shocking caravan rollover

Elderly couple in shocking caravan rollover

A tourist couple have had an “amazing” escape from a dramatic caravan rollover on a rural stretch of highway in Queensland. SEE THE VIDEO

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 has rotating haptic bezel

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 has rotating haptic bezel

SAMSUNG has fired the latest salvo of the smartwatch war, unveiling its new device just day out from its annual Unpacked event.

Q&A guests left speechless by question

Q&A guests left speechless by question

A heartbreaking question from a 62-year-old woman left Q&A panellists lost for words, and others deeming our nation an “embarrassment”.

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