A rabies warning has been issued for Australians heading overseas due to a spike in exposure numbers. Queensland Health issued the alert on Thursday, warning that the number of cases of potential rabies exposure in returned travellers has increased to pre-pandemic levels. There have been 116 Queenslanders potentially exposed to the deadly virus so far … [Read more…]
One of the world’s most iconic rappers has announced tour dates for the Australian leg of what could likely be his last international tour. 50 Cent announced tickets will go on sale next week ahead of five arena shows scheduled to hit capital cities this December. The ‘Final Lap’ tour has been teased as the … [Read more…]
The rebound in housing prices is accelerating despite the Reserve Bank’s campaign to lift interest rates. National home prices have increased 0.33 per cent in May, bringing the 2023 rise to 1.55 per cent according to PropTrack’s latest house price index. Every capital city except Darwin recorded an increase and prices in all regional markets … [Read more…]
Chris Dawson was seen in his high school office with a teenage student sitting on his lap, a court has heard. Convicted wife killer Dawson, 74, is standing trial in the NSW District Court accused of engaging in sexual activities with a then 16-year-old student at a high school where he taught. During her evidence, … [Read more…]
Parents whose children were inside a primary school classroom in Sydney’s southwest when a bullet smashed through a window have vented their frustrations as police ramp up their investigation. Year one and two students were inside their classroom at Macquarie Fields Public School on Tuesday when a bullet broke through glass before being stopped by … [Read more…]
Collingwood assistant coach Justin Leppitsch says he has not been approached by Richmond but would consider returning to his former club as senior coach. The former Brisbane premiership defender endured a tough three-season stint at the Lions as senior coach before serving as an assistant under Damien Hardwick at the Tiger, but said enough time … [Read more…]
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is happy to rest all six of his State of Origin contingent from Sunday’s clash with the battling Dragons knowing the long-term benefits of giving them a break. Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton, Brian To‘o and Liam Martin were all named to face St George Illawarra just four … [Read more…]
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he will be in for an unusual experience when he coaches against his former Tigers for the first time on Sunday. Kingsley, who was senior assistant coach to Damien Hardwick at Richmond before he took the Giants job, said the situation would be “interesting come game day” as he goes … [Read more…]
Sydney legend and dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes has revealed his his ongoing pursuits to stamp out racism continue to fuel his life after his AFL retirement declaring “If I’m only known for football, I’ve failed”. The Swans champion has opened up in a rare interview, discussing his experience of racism all through his football … [Read more…]
A major Australian supermarket is slashing prices on thousands of products for the next three months, in a major effort to help shoppers tackle the cost of living. IGA supermarkets dropped the prices on more than 3000 products on Tuesday as part of their Low Prices Every Day initiative. Camera IconIGA is dropping prices on … [Read more…]