Protesters have flocked to the Melbourne’s CBD, braving the icy weather in pink lingerie, to campaign against the use of feather and down in blankets and clothing. Led by notorious animal rights activist Tash Peterson, the small scantily clad crowd gathered on Wednesday, holding up signs, with a television playing graphic videos of birds having … [Read more…]
The extent of Australia’s drug crisis has been revealed, with the country following the United States and Canada to rank third for the highest number of opioid overdose deaths. New data from Medical Aid revealed opioid-related deaths have increased by 14 per cent since the turn of the century, and in 2019 were up to … [Read more…]
A bus driver charged over a fatal crash which killed 10 people and left 25 injured in the NSW Hunter Valley region will face court on Monday, as police allege he was driving “inconsistent with conditions”. Brett Andrew Button, 58, will front Cessnock Local Court charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death – … [Read more…]
A reckless driver has been caught allegedly speeding at more than 60km/h over the limit in a car “held together with tape and cable ties” in Victoria. Ballarat Highway Patrol spotted the 25-year-old allegedly speeding on the Western Freeway in Middle Creek, near the Goulds Lane intersection, about 11.45pm Friday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Victorians … [Read more…]
When Tim Caldwell’s daughter first yelled out from another room that she couldn’t feel her legs, he thought she was joking. The 13-year-old was “a bit of a practical joker” after all. But when she started screaming, Tim knew something sinister had happened to his little girl. Watch the latest news and stream for free … [Read more…]
A major shopping centre in Melbourne’s east has unveiled its multimillion-dollar makeover, including dozens of new stores, an outdoor play space and a basketball court. Westfield Knox in Wantirna South is undergoing a $355 million upgrade and on Thursday launched the next stage of the development, confirming the fashion and lifestyle precinct is now open. … [Read more…]
Lisa Wilkinson has personally apologised to Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price after she was caught mispronouncing her name in a leaked tape. Senator Price lashed Wilkinson on Friday after audio emerged of her making comments about the senator and struggling to pronounce her name during a pre-interview with Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz. … [Read more…]
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson will soon learn his fate after facing a second trial where he is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student at the school where he worked as a PE teacher. Dawson, 74, has denied that the girl was under 17 years old when they first engaged in sexual … [Read more…]
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson will soon learn his fate after facing a second trial where he is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student at the school where he worked as a PE teacher. Dawson, 74, has denied that the girl was under 17 years old when they first engaged in sexual … [Read more…]
Australia’s first ever Velocity Frequent Flyer 1Point Rewards Store is officially opening in Melbourne on Saturday. At the new store Melburnians can purchase Virgin Australia domestic flights to popular destinations, as well as coveted items worth up to hundreds of dollars, like Dyson hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners. The store, at 565 Chapel Street, South … [Read more…]