National News

Thu 1 Aug 2019

Historic Wolston Farmhouse plays host in Qld Seniors Week

Historic Wolston Farmhouse plays host in Qld Seniors Week

National Seniors Australia is celebrating Queensland Seniors Week with an exclusive event at the heritage-listed Wolston Farmhouse in Wacol.

Simple maths question causing chaos

Simple maths question causing chaos

What seems like a simple maths equation is dividing the internet.

Keneally responds to Trump son’s swipe

Keneally responds to Trump son’s swipe

Kristina Keneally caught the attention of Donald Trump’s son, and not in a good way. Now she has responded to his criticism.

Sunrise’s grovelling on-air apology

Sunrise’s grovelling on-air apology

After sparking backlash with its “dole-bludgers” attack, Sunrise today offered a televised apology as people shared their harrowing stories.

Wed 31 Jul 2019

‘Dole bludgers’ docked welfare payments

‘Dole bludgers’ docked welfare payments

THE Federal Government has reignited the “dole bludger” stereotype amid a social media backlash that revealed how easy it is to have payments suspended.

'Propaganda': Sunrise segment on 'dole bludgers' slammed

'Propaganda': Sunrise segment on 'dole bludgers' slammed

Sunrise host Natalie Barr has apologised after suffering a fearsome backlash online over a controversial segment that aired this morning.

Mum's incredible battle with epilepsy

Mum's incredible battle with epilepsy

KATE Donald could have been dead had it not been for these text messages that helped save her life.

Why you think you've missed out on $1080

Why you think you've missed out on $1080

If you’ve lodged your tax return, got a refund and are patiently waiting for this extra handout to hit your account, think again.

Calombaris breaks down over wages scandal

Calombaris breaks down over wages scandal

Still embroiled in scandal and facing empty restaurants and no jobs on TV, the former MasterChef star has fronted up to his mistakes.

‘Keep talking’: Project host’s tearful plea

‘Keep talking’: Project host’s tearful plea

The comedian normally responsible for The Project’s lighter moments opened up about the private pain he has held onto for more than a decade.

Tue 30 Jul 2019

Classic James Bond car’s massive price tag

Classic James Bond car’s massive price tag

One of the most famous movie cars of all time is headed to auction next month and it comes with a mammoth price and some cool gadgets.

Australia’s $542 eight-year shame

Australia’s $542 eight-year shame

A shocking new study out today has painted a bleak picture of Australia’s wellbeing — and raised serious questions about its leadership.

Dogs stolen and sold on black market

Dogs stolen and sold on black market

A pet investigator claims a black market operation targeting dogs in Aussie homes is onselling them for up to $15k.

ASX smashes to new record high

ASX smashes to new record high

THE Australian share market has surged with the ASX 200 index breaking through its all-time high set in November 2007.

MasterChef winner blasts ‘wage theft’

MasterChef winner blasts ‘wage theft’

In a further embarrassment to George Calombaris, MasterChef winner Adam Liaw has said “wage theft” bosses should go to prison, and revealed he was also underpaid in the...

Missing backpacker ‘may be a prisoner’

Missing backpacker ‘may be a prisoner’

The father of Theo Hayez, who remains missing, believes his son could be a prisoner at a commune in northern NSW.

Father’s grief: ‘Son had whole life to live’

Father’s grief: ‘Son had whole life to live’

A father has described the moment he received a phone call from his wife saying their son had been shot, as authorities confirm a second child was killed.

Mon 29 Jul 2019

Car ownership: GoGet v Uber v buy own vehicle

Car ownership: GoGet v Uber v buy own vehicle

Is owning your own car worth it or is just catching an Uber or renting a GoGet the better option? The results may surprise you.

‘Dream’ drug behind swimmer’s downfall

‘Dream’ drug behind swimmer’s downfall

It’s being developed to help with recovery after hip replacements but bodybuilders rave about the drug allegedly taken by Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack.

Newstart recipients forced to starve

Newstart recipients forced to starve

BARNABY Joyce, who admits to struggling on a $211,000 salary, says he understands why Newstart should be increased.

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