Sydney has been brought to a standstill by thousands of climate protesters marching their way to NSW Parliament. The CBD’s Macquarie Street was completely blocked off by up to 3000 activists on Thursday in an authorised protest against the Narrabri Gas Project. Protesters were calling on the state government to put an end to the … Read more
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has conceded star playmaker Jahrome Hughes is “unlikely” to face the Roosters in Friday’s must-win semi final as the Storm look to a avoid a straight-sets exit. Tyran Wishart looms as a likely replacement for Hughes, who failed to train with the main group on Thursday, just 24 hours out from … Read more
Australia’s jobless rate held steady at 3.7 per cent in August after the economy added a bumper 64,900 jobs across the month in the latest sign that Australia is on track to avoid a hard landing. Growth in part-time jobs made up the lion’s share of the employment gains, up 62,100 positions, while full-time jobs … Read more
Queensland is tipped to enjoy about $314m in Chinese tourist dollars over three years after more flights between Brisbane and Shanghai were secured. China Eastern Airlines has agreed to fly non-stop to Brisbane airport three times a week, growing to five services per week within three years. The airline has also committed to daily seasonal … Read more
The AFL Finals series is ramping up, but it’s off the field where the real heat is starting to build. Rumours are flying all over the AFL world with player movement the hottest topic of conversation. Watch every match of The 2023 Toyota AFL Finals Series before the Grand Final Live & Ad-Break Free During … Read more
The jobs of 1112 nurses across NSW will be saved in a $572m pre-budget commitment to boost hospital staffing shortfalls. The funds have been allocated in the upcoming budget and will be spent in the three years beginning from 2024-25. Previously they were only guaranteed funding up until June 30, 2024, after they were originally … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver his vision on how Australia can lead the world in the race to cleaner, cheaper, reliable energy at an agenda-setting forum. The Future of Energy, held in Sydney on Friday, will also bring together energy industry leaders for a morning of discussion with journalist and commentator Joe Hildebrand and … Read more
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial in a Sydney court next week as he battles allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman inside her eastern suburbs home. Lawyers representing the 32-year-old fronted the Downing Centre District Court on Thursday as Mr Gunathilaka gets set to face a judge-alone trial starting Monday. Police allege … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s signature housing policy is now legislated, after finally clinching support from the crossbench. After dancing between the two chambers of parliament, the Housing Australia Future Fund bill finally passed on Thursday. The HAFF would invest $10bn with the Future Fund and will spend a minimum $500m a year to build at … Read more
Residents have been warned to take care when gardening to avoid contracting the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease. As the weather gets warmer and Australians want to spruce up their gardens, NSW Health is encouraging residents to take care when handling potting mix, mulch and compost. Legionella longbeachae bacteria is often found in soil products and … Read more
