Category: World News

A new era of media scrutiny has dawned upon the AFLW. It is something the players will have to get used to because once it starts, there is no turning back. For the first three seasons, mainstream media has been very positive and even kind to the AFLW program and

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash between a train and a car at a level crossing at Mallala, north of Adelaide. The crash occurred just after 3pm, just south of the town, about 60 kilometres north of Adelaide. Police have closed the main Mallala to Two Wells

Australia is activating an emergency plan to deal with the escalating outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, amid expectations a global pandemic will be declared within days. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the move late on Thursday. “Based on the expert medical advice we have received, there is every indication that

Former minister Bridget McKenzie’s office emailed through a final round of ‘sports rorts’ approvals after the government had entered the caretaker period and on the day the federal election was called, according to sensational evidence to Senate estimates. In evidence to Senate estimates on Thursday, Sport Australia confirmed it received

An “in-principle” settlement has been reached between the Australian government and residents of three communities who had their groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foams used at defence bases until the early 2000s. Residents from Williamtown in NSW, Oakey in Queensland and Katherine in the Northern Territory had each brought class

The mayor of a Queensland region just wants more rain despite homes being evacuated due to flooding and a river peaking many metres above normal flow. The Balonne River is forecast to peak at up to 12.3 metres on Thursday afternoon in the drought-ravaged town of St George, about 500 kilometres

Adelaide man Peter Rex Dansie has been sentenced to life in prison, with a non-parole period of 25 years, for murdering his wife in Adelaide’s parklands in 2017. Dansie, 71, drowned his 67-year-old wife Helen Dansie by pushing her wheelchair into a pond at Veale Gardens in Adelaide. Justice David

Staff and patients of “Asian appearance” at Victorian hospitals have been racially abused in an extraordinary example of coronavirus panic, including one instance where a doctor was told to stay away from a child. Director of emergency at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Stuart Lewena, said there had been

Households could save hundreds of dollars each year thanks to a crackdown on penalties for failing to meet strict payment deadlines on discount power deals. The Australian Energy Market Commission has accepted the rule change to end the practice of power companies charging hefty fees if customers pay late or

A young widow has urged anyone with allergies to always carry an EpiPen, after the shock death of her husband after a night out at a Victorian restaurant. Cassandra Hall was dining at a Ballarat restaurant with her husband Alexander on February 7 when he went into anaphylactic shock after

A parliamentary committee will look under the bonnet of General Motors’ decision to retire Holden in Australia. The impact of the decision on Holden owners, including servicing and repairs, will be scrutinised along with the effect on dealers, workers, and research and development facilities. The Senate’s employment committee will also

A baboon that was on his way to a vasectomy when he and his two female companions escaped a Sydney hospital has had the big snip – and a mention in the Senate. The 15-year-old male baboon and his two female “troops” escaped on Tuesday night after a lock failed

The US confirmed its first case of coronavirus in a patient with no exposure to the deadly virus. The Californian patient – who had no relevant travel history and had no contact with other infected people – is believed to be the US’s first domestic case of COVID-19. The diagnosis,

Manchester City have come from behind against Real Madrid to claim a shock 2-1 at the Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Two goals in five minutes from the Sky Blues overturned the host’s opener, leaving Manchester City well-placed for their return leg at

Prince Harry has started his last round of royal duties on an informal note, making it clear that the audience at a summit in Scotland should simply call him Harry. Harry and wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced they will step down from their duties as

Seven people have been killed – including a gunman – in a shooting at the Molson Coors Brewing headquarters in the US state of Wisconsin. Police in Milwaukee earlier said they had responded to a “critical incident” at the brewing company’s headquarters, amid reports of a possible shooting Milwaukee Mayor Tom

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has reiterated her threat to scupper the Morrison government’s union-busting bill if it doesn’t release a secret report into the sports rorts scandal. “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Now release the damn report,” Senator Lambie told ABC Radio on Thursday. The

Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the highest-paid sportswomen in the world, has announced her retirement from tennis. Sharapova, who rose to prominence aged 17 by defeating Serena Williams to capture the Wimbledon singles title in 2004, revealed the news in an article for

Julian Assange had sat behind a glass-fronted dock in court room two at Woolwich Crown Court for days in silence, listening to legal arguments from the team of lawyers trying to have him sent to the United States and his own defence. Always dressed in a grey suit and jumper,

Champion footballer Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer has become the first Aussie rules player to be diagnosed with a chronic brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head. In a landmark study released Thursday morning, researchers have warned of the “distinct” risks AFL players face compared to those of other football

The coronavirus has spread to Latin America, with Brazil confirming its first known case of infection – a 61-year-old who had visited Italy. Pakistan’s health minister has also confirmed its first two cases of the virus amid concerns the deadly disease is spreading rapidly outside China. Infections have been reported

No kissing. No handshakes. No hugs. Are we going to be using our elbows to greet each other in the future? Maybe not yet here in Australia. But that – and far tighter restrictions – have become the norm for people living in areas where the coronavirus is spreading. And

The rise and rise of Bernie Sanders in Sunday’s resounding victory in Nevada demonstrate he’s the frontrunner in the pack of Democrats vying to take on Donald Trump. But it’s not just the senator’s growing popularity across ages and cultural backgrounds that could have Team Trump worried. There’s a threat

Norfolk Island is experiencing a “dire” food shortage that has left supermarket shelves empty and residents resorting to ordering essentials via Australia Post. Residents on the island, which has not had a regular shipping service since November as there are no suitable ships to service the island, told The New

Almost two-thirds of Australians use video streaming services like Netflix as the value of online advertising closes on $9 billion, new figures show. The Australian Communications and Media Authority chair Nerida O’Loughlin says the watchdog’s latest annual report shows Australians love “data-hungry” technologies. “It’s clear that Australians have embraced technology,

United Nations agencies have warned swarming locusts could cause a “major hunger threat” in East Africa as at least nine countries face the worst outbreak of the voracious insects seen in the region in 70 years. A joint statement on Tuesday from FAO director-general Qu Dongyu, UN humanitarian chief Mark

The first time I ever appeared with the Skyhooks, the entire audience rose to their feet. The long day had been occupied mostly by performers with flutes and guitars playing soothing lift music while the audience sat on the open floor of the hall and maidens swayed and babies frolicked.

Manchester City has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a two-year ban from European competitions. The club met its late-Monday deadline to challenge UEFA, but a court date is yet to be set. It is unclear if City will seek UEFA’s consent for a public

Rising concern over climate change has led to the best six months on record for wealth manager Australian Ethical. As devastating bushfires claimed 33 lives and destroyed more than 2000 homes, thousands of Australians diverted money away from fossil-fuel interests and into more ethical investments. The large flow of money

Citrus growers say that fresh Australian orange juice may not be widely available in the future because of low prices paid to growers. The total amount of land dedicated to growing one of the main juicing varieties of oranges, the Valencia, has already dropped by 30 per cent in the

Ever dreamed of owning a pair of pants that not only allows you the widest of berths on public transport, but also ensures you stand out from the crowd with an unmatchable bulbous silhouette? Well, you’re most definitely in luck. A British menswear designer, known mononymously as Harikrishnan, unveiled his

I have no idea how far the latest coronavirus will spread and how badly it will affect our economy and, therefore, profits and dividends. But right now hundreds of billions of dollars remain “wiped on” the local market. As sure as bears defecate in the woods and constantly forecast doom, 

Nine Entertainment is landing a few punches in the fight to wring profits from the move to digital. But a prolonged advertising slump has pushed profits down 9 per cent to $115 million for the December half. CEO Hugh Marks raised the prospects of cuts to free-to-air [FTA] coverage of

Essie Davis is homespun gold, lighting up any story in which she’s threaded. Her cameo on Game of Thrones was unforgettable; her performance in The Babadook put audiences through an emotional wringer; and alongside director husband Justin Kurzel, the pair tap into the core of  Australian mythology in the True

In a shock move, Telstra has announced that it will halve the speed of its fastest broadband internet plan on offer to the majority of NBN customers. On Wednesday, IT News reported that the firm had stopped offering its 100Mbps NBN plans to customers connected to the NBN via three