National News

Sat 29 Jun 2019

Flu death tally at 228, and rising

Flu death tally at 228, and rising

Australia is having one of its worst flu seasons on record, with 228 confirmed fatalities - but authorities warn the worst is yet to come.

Barty’s ‘nasty’ Wimbledon surprise

Barty’s ‘nasty’ Wimbledon surprise

Ash Barty will do it tough at Wimbledon after being thrown one of the toughest quarters women’s grand slam tennis has ever seen.

Fri 28 Jun 2019

Folau, Rugby Australia talks collapse

Folau, Rugby Australia talks collapse

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia failed to reach an agreement in today’s conciliation meeting at the Fair Work Commission in Sydney.

Cruise ship slammed after near miss

Cruise ship slammed after near miss

A cruise liner is under fire after video emerged of the ship nearly colliding with a pod of humpback whales while off the coast of Alaska.

‘Like a criminal’: Woman’s $8000 Centrelink debt

‘Like a criminal’: Woman’s $8000 Centrelink debt

A woman says she was made to feel like a criminal after copping a debt of $8000 from Centrelink that she insists is a mistake.

Brain-training technology boost for Bundaberg seniors

Brain-training technology boost for Bundaberg seniors

A BUNDABERG aged care community is seeing positive results from technology designed to stimulate the cognitive capabilities of older people with dementia.

Explore the Maryborough CBD mural trail

Explore the Maryborough CBD mural trail

OLD walls are getting a new life in Maryborough as artists bring movement and colour to the city streets as part of the Maryborough Mural Project.

Aussie model facing jail after plane outburst

Aussie model facing jail after plane outburst

A Melbourne model faces up to 21 years in a US prison after a mid-air meltdown in which she hurled obscenties, calling one person a “white trash b***h”.

Trump’s gushing words for ScoMo

Trump’s gushing words for ScoMo

Donald Trump has heaped praise on the closeness of the Australian-US alliance during a working dinner with Scott Morrison.

Thu 27 Jun 2019

SPEAKING OUT: Folau says he was ‘backed into a corner’

SPEAKING OUT: Folau says he was ‘backed into a corner’

Israel Folau said he felt “backed into a corner” by Rugby Australia when the organisation tried to pay him to take his controversial social media post down.

Aussie milk at risk from dairy exodus

Aussie milk at risk from dairy exodus

NINE per cent of dairy farmers have been forced out of the industry in the last year alone — and the decline is set to continue.

Warning over Woolworths grocery scam

Warning over Woolworths grocery scam

Woolworths shoppers are being ripped off by a “fan” page of the supermarket that offers major giveaways of free groceries to followers.

‘Only Aussie in North Korea’ arrested

‘Only Aussie in North Korea’ arrested

An Australian student has reportedly been arrested at a university in North Korea, months after writing of being the only Aussie in the country.

Dad of four kids killed in crash blames mum

Dad of four kids killed in crash blames mum

THE heartbroken father of four children who were tragically killed in a car crash alongside their mum, has hit out at his former partner’s actions.

Man’s fury at ‘ridiculous’ fine

Man’s fury at ‘ridiculous’ fine

Tim Clover paid for his parking and made sure he didn’t overstay the time allocated but still copped a fine from council. The reason why is astounding.

Dutton’s stunning leadership promise

Dutton’s stunning leadership promise

As the wounds of the leadership spill were ripped open in a searing doco finale, the man who started the debacle made a bold claim and an even bigger promise.

Folau’s donations surge past $2m

Folau’s donations surge past $2m

Donations to controversial rugby player Israel Folau have surged past $2 million in less than 48 hours after an alternative fundraising site was established.

Wed 26 Jun 2019

Man’s brutally honest list goes viral

Man’s brutally honest list goes viral

A man shared a touching list of 38 life lessons he’s learnt to mark his 38th birthday — with his strikingly relatable words quickly going viral.

'Targeting his wife': Folau move slammed

'Targeting his wife': Folau move slammed

The Australian Christian Lobby has hit out at the ANZ Bank for targeting the wife of Israel Folau as his fundraiser exceeds $1.5 million.

Is it too late to get the flu shot?

Is it too late to get the flu shot?

The Australian Medical Association warns the worst of the “horror flu season” is yet to come and has revealed best time to get a flu jab.

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