A professional boxer and former Mongols bikie has failed in his bid for compensation after his parole was revoked amid concerns he was the target of a hit. Suleiman “Sam” Abdulrahim launched legal action against the Adult Parole Board and State of Victoria after his early release from prison was revoked in June 2019, suing … Read more
The Australian Diamonds have encountered few challenges so far this netball World Cup, finishing top of their pool and now taking on Scotland in the second stage of the tournament. Against Fiji they brought up triple figures in a lopsided match that could hardly be called a contest. Today’s clash stands to be a close … Read more
Remember when you were a kid and you’d play pretend? You’d pretend to be a pilot, a parent and, if you really dreamt big, a train driver. Well, Generation Z is all grown-up and now playing pretend in the workplace. Instead of working, they are Meryl Streeping it and pretending to work. Gabrielle Judge, 26, … Read more
Nationals leader David Littleproud has called on the Albanese government to reveal the details of its plans for a national reform of Aboriginal cultural heritage protections, including a pitch to introduce legislation that can override state and territory laws. But in a bold statement to news.com.au, the Queensland-based MP said he suspects those plans will … Read more
The four people accused of killing Noongar Yamatji schoolboy Cassius Turvey will spend at least another 20 months behind bars on remand as they await trial. Jack Brearley, 22, Aleesha Gilmore, 21, Mitchell Forth, 25, and Brodie Palmer, 28, appeared in Western Australia’s Supreme Court on Monday morning, charged over the teen’s death. The four … Read more
What did Ricky Ponting ever do to Dinesh Karthik? The Australian icon was on Monday morning roasted by his Sky Sports commentary team colleague during a brief lull in play during Australia’s second innings run chase. Watch every game of the Major League Cricket Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free … Read more
Economists say whether or not the Reserve Bank of Australia raises interest rates one more time after their monthly board meeting next week or not, Aussies will feel the pain for months to come. Australia’s central bank has hiked interest rates every month since May last year, with the exception of April and July, when … Read more
In Costa Rica, a seed bank is being maintained to safeguard against food insecurity and climate change. Located at the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) near the town of Turrialba, the facility houses some 6,200 seed samples from 125 species of edible plants, including squash, chilli, and tomato. These seeds can be … Read more
An entire town is set to be bulldozed after existing for four decades, forcing hundreds of locals to find new homes in the midst of a housing crisis. The mining town of Glenden, southwest of Mackay in Central Queensland, is on track to be destroyed under a contractual obligation of Swiss multinational Glencore. Despite having … Read more
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has made the decision to retire immediately, the Swans have confirmed. The football club has called a press conference for 3pm (AEST) this afternoon, however, Franklin will not be present at the announcement. The legendary goal-kicker was injured in the Swans’ weekend game against Essendon and looked devastated as he sat … Read more
