National News

Sat 22 Jun 2019

Where to spot Migaloo as the white whale turns 30 this year

Where to spot Migaloo as the white whale turns 30 this year

Whale-watching season is officially upon us, and we only have one question: Where is our favourite albino humpback whale?

Tenants of Mascot Tower ‘insulted’

Tenants of Mascot Tower ‘insulted’

Tenants from Mascot Towers have said they felt “insulted” by a lack of communication, with many of them unable to cancel their leases.

Five words that prove Folau is clueless

Five words that prove Folau is clueless

A single sentence in sacked rugby player Israel Folau’s plea for money from the public proved just how out of touch he is. He just didn’t realise it.

Fri 21 Jun 2019

‘Hearts are broken’: Aussie TV legend dies

‘Hearts are broken’: Aussie TV legend dies

Bill Collins, Australia’s legendary film reviewer and TV host known as “Mr Movies” has died aged 84.

Folau roasted for $3 million public plea

Folau roasted for $3 million public plea

Israel Folau has started a GoFundMe page asking the public for $3 million after revealing details of his bitter dispute with Rugby Australia.

Restoring the past helps fund the future in MND research

Restoring the past helps fund the future in MND research

THIS lady in red has taken hundreds of hours to restore to pristine hot rod condition, all in aid of a good cause.

‘Shocked’ Folau forgives teammates

‘Shocked’ Folau forgives teammates

In his first interview since being sacked by Rugby Australia, Israel Folau says two Wallabies stars left him “quite shocked” with public comments.

Thu 20 Jun 2019

Hidden sting in Qantas changes

Hidden sting in Qantas changes

The airline excitedly announced a raft of changes to its frequent flyer program today, but they might end up disappointing its most loyal travellers the most.

Agnes celebrates 100th birthday with her first beer

Agnes celebrates 100th birthday with her first beer

IT'S somewhat fitting that Agnes Munt had her first beer on the day she turned 100.

Stunning impact of plastic bag ban

Stunning impact of plastic bag ban

THE ban faced criticism at the time, but one year on Coles and Woolworths reveal the massive impact it has had as consumers adjust.

Big change proposed for Aussie yellow bins

Big change proposed for Aussie yellow bins

AN AUSSIE council has proposed making wheelie bins see-through as a way to “rubbish shame” people into recycling properly.

‘Bitterly cold’: Polar air brings big chill

‘Bitterly cold’: Polar air brings big chill

Today will be the coldest day of the year for most states and territories as frost driven by polar air drives temperatures way down.

Squatter refusing to leave cancer pensioner's home

Squatter refusing to leave cancer pensioner's home

For over two years, Julie Pearn has lived in a motorhome after her house was occupied without permission by an aggressive mother.

No parking sign sparks controversy

No parking sign sparks controversy

Residents have accused a Queensland business owner of pretending to "own the street" after a makeshift sign appeared out the front of his fishing supply store.

Wed 19 Jun 2019

Australian helpline launches for people living with epilepsy

Australian helpline launches for people living with epilepsy

An Australian-first telephone and email service to support people living with epilepsy and their families has been launched today by Epilepsy Action Australia

Try taking a walk in my generation's shoes

Try taking a walk in my generation's shoes

Is there really a disconnect in perceptions between the younger and older generations...or is it imagined?

ON SAFARI: Road-testing the Huawei P30 Pro

ON SAFARI: Road-testing the Huawei P30 Pro

SMARTPHONE cameras are at a point now where they can replace kilograms of professional camera equipment. The new Huawei P30 Pro is a first-class example.

Euthanasia: Australians can now ask to die

Euthanasia: Australians can now ask to die

The country’s first assisted dying laws, expected to be used by 150 people a year, start today. Here’s how they work and what you should know.

Truckla electric ute unveiled

Truckla electric ute unveiled

Tradies rejoice. There is now an electric ute that will rival the old locally made Commodore and Falcon sports utes.

Sam Kerr’s insane World Cup rampage

Sam Kerr’s insane World Cup rampage

Sam Kerr scored four goals against Jamaica to lift the Matildas to second spot in Group C in an incredible boost to our World Cup hopes.

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