Aussies are set to shiver through the week as ‘icy blast’ brings snow and freezing cold temperatures to large parts of the country – Here’s what the weather will be like in your city NSW set for coldest mornings of 2023 Snowfall expected in southern regions WA set for heaviest rain in years By Aisling … [Read more…]
Maternity services in Gladstone will “absolutely” stay open Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says, as areas still on bypass — including Chinchilla, Weipa, Cooktown and Biloela — will be prioritised for the $42m budget fund bucket. Doctors are questioning the return of maternity services to Gladstone is a “stopgap” or a commitment to long-lasting birthing in … [Read more…]
Kellie Finlayson ignored her bowel cancer symptoms for years. Now she’s made it her mission to ensure no one else does the same. Diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer at just 25 years old, Kellie signed on with the Jodi Lee Foundation to raise awareness for the nation’s second-leading cancer killer and encourage others to “trust … [Read more…]
Parents have raised fears about vigilantes patrolling the streets at night in a Townsville suburb after kids were reportedly chased walking home from work and getting pies at a local servo. Nationals Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollands says government officials need to address Australia’s youth crime crisis because young Australians aren’t getting the help they need. … [Read more…]
The US market and Japanese bonds are out of favour with one of Australia’s biggest super funds as it manoeuvres ‘difficult’ conditions with higher interest rates and recession risks. Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood has acknowledged there are indicators pointing towards Australia entering a recession. “Last week the yield curve, which is an indicator … [Read more…]
A report says the Queensland government’s target for zero-emission bus fleets is “overly ambitious” and unlikely to be met. Sky News host Liz Storer says the breakdown of NSW Labor’s electric campaign bus, which ran out of battery and left staffers and media stranded, highlights the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles and the need … [Read more…]
Tough new regulations are set to be enforced in bid to stamp out the widespread exploitation of one group of workers. Thousands of skilled migrant workers will have their wages raised from $53,000 to $70,000 in a “major shake-up” by the Labor government, says Sky News host Sharri Markson. “Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil denies … [Read more…]
A key architect of the Voice to parliament has accused the Opposition Leader of ‘being duplicitous’ after he said there was a risk of ‘re-racialising’ the country. The proposal for an indigenous Voice to Parliament is the result of a 10-year process which saw other models of constitutional recognition “strongly rejected”, says Indigenous leader Noel … [Read more…]
Party insiders have revealed what is likely to happen as LNP members gather to choose their Fadden candidate after a bitter battle. Stuart Robert’s retirement from parliament has brought a competitive preselection race with three Liberal nominees for the Fadden by-election, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. The nominees include emergency doctor and Quadriplegic … [Read more…]
A Brisbane high school has removed an ALP-endorsed poster supporting the Voice after a picture circulated online The Australian’s Senior Columnist Nick Cater joined Sky News host Rita Panahi to discuss concerns Australia will be judged by the international community over the outcome of the Voice referendum. “This is our affair and if we start … [Read more…]