A former childcare worker who allegedly assaulted almost 100 children across two Australian states has been charged. The 45-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged with 1623 child abuse offences, including 138 charges of raping pre-pubescent girls. Police allege the man carried out the shocking offences at 10 childcare centres in Brisbane between 2007-13 and … Read more
A heated debate has emerged regarding claims Roosters young gun Joseph Suaalii is one of the NRL’s most “over-hyped” young players amid a Tricolours form slump. The 19-year-old is earning a reported $700,000 this season and has another year remaining on his contract before he joins rugby union in 2025. Suaalii was handed a mammoth … Read more
Anthony Albanese has lashed out at the Coalition for refusing to come to the table on Labor’s signature housing policy, insisting the opposition is “equally responsible” for the stalemate. The Prime Minister turned his sights on the opposition after rejecting the Greens’ demands to co-ordinate action on rent increases with the states and inject more … Read more
Sydney commuters have been warned of transport delays for at least 12 months, with buses to replace trains until the opening of a major metro line in late 2025. On Tuesday, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the South West Metro line would open in stages, with the Sydenham to Sydney … Read more
Australian players have been rejected by their English counterparts for a post-series drink after victory for the hosts at The Oval saw the honours shared in a hard-fought series. It is usually customary for the two sides to get together in the dressing rooms after the series with friends, family and support staff alike, but … Read more
A handful of employees at a major limo service have been left reeling by the company’s collapse, which has left them $4.14 million out of pocket. News.com.au can reveal that on July 13, Brunel Chauffeur Drive and Limousines Pty Ltd went into liquidation. Michael Hogan and Christian Sprowles of insolvency firm HoganSprowles have been appointed … Read more
A woman has lost an ear after being dragged from her wheelchair and mauled by two vicious dogs on a remote island off Australia’s northeast coast. Emergency services were called about 11.10pm on Monday night to Sailor St on Palm Island – off the north coast of Queensland, near Townsville – following reports of the … Read more
Port Adelaide premiership-winning captain Warren Tredrea’s Federal Court dispute with Channel 9 has taken a dramatic twist. The football star turned sports presenter is demanding the Nine Network pay him almost $6 million in lost wages after he was sensationally sacked at the end of 2021 following a very public Covid-19 vaccine saga. However, the … Read more
Yet another building company has collapsed, making it the fifth building company this week revealed to have gone under amid an industry-wide crisis. News.com.au can reveal that on July 11, Melbourne-based residential builder Construct Homes Pty Ltd went into receivership. Oak Capital Mortgage Fund appointed Sam Kaso of insolvency firm Cor Cordis as the receiver. … Read more
The final 45 whales at Cheynes Beach have been euthanised after the pod re-beached themselves off the coast of southern Western Australia. Despite attempts to help the animals from volunteers, the state’s Parks and Wildlife Service said euthanasia was the most humane option to “avoid prolonging their suffering”. “It was a difficult decision for all … Read more
