National News

Tue 25 Feb 2020

New Kmart item sends mums into spin

New Kmart item sends mums into spin

Kmart has released a toy vacuum cleaner that really works — but there’s another reason so many parents are thrilled with the novelty item.

Daycare staff on manslaughter charges leave watch-house

premium_icon Daycare staff on manslaughter charges leave watch-house

Bus driver and child care worker bailed over manslaughter of three-year-old boy who died in a mini-bus in Cairns.

Australian coronavirus patients ‘100% fit to leave’

premium_icon Australian coronavirus patients ‘100% fit to leave’

After weeks in isolationl the remaining members of a Chinese tour group at the centre of a coronavirus scare have been allowed to leave.

New review for embattled elite college principal

premium_icon New review for embattled elite college principal

The board of an elite private school, rocked by allegations of bullying and financial mismanagement, has commissioned a second review of its principal.

Pizza empire boss kicked and abused his former partner

Pizza empire boss kicked and abused his former partner

The head of the once iconic pizza chain Criniti’s has admitted to kicking his ex-wife near one of their last remaining restaurants.

Mum writes a heartbreaking letter to her gay son

Mum writes a heartbreaking letter to her gay son

'My mum was wailing hysterically just like when my brother died. It felt like I was dying inside.'

New chance to stop pokies at shopping centre

premium_icon New chance to stop pokies at shopping centre

A rally failed, a petition failed, but now opponents hope the State Government will block pokies at a major shopping centre.

CBD restaurant allegedly paid waitresses just $12 an hour

premium_icon CBD restaurant allegedly paid waitresses just $12 an hour

A restaurant underpaid two staff members thousands of dollars, the Fair Work Ombudsman says, and allegedly tried to hide the time sheets from an inspector.

Crowe keeps the bushfire community's footy dream going

premium_icon Crowe keeps the bushfire community's footy dream going

Orara Valley Axemen were on the chopping block, but knowing what footy means to the community recovering from bushfires, Russell Crowe has vowed his support.

Woman fronts court for tattooing teen daughter's friend

premium_icon Woman fronts court for tattooing teen daughter's friend

A Toowoomba woman who tattooed a love heart on her daughter’s 13-year-old friend has ended up in court.

Dad left toddler in car for hours while he played pokies

premium_icon Dad left toddler in car for hours while he played pokies

The 24-year-old Gympie region father left the three-year-old locked in a car outside a Gympie pub

Boy's 'frothing' success from mad new fashion label

premium_icon Boy's 'frothing' success from mad new fashion label

A thought bubble hatched over school holidays has become a Sunshine Coast boy's fledgling business, which has struck a chord with customers.

More schoolboys filmed in misogynistic chant

premium_icon More schoolboys filmed in misogynistic chant

Another group of Catholic schoolboys has been filmed belting out the same misogynistic chant sung by St Kevin’s College students.

Global oil company scraps Great Australian Bight drill bid

premium_icon Global oil company scraps Great Australian Bight drill bid

After years of work, another global oil company has pulled out of drilling in the Great Australian Bight, in a move welcomed as a victory for the environment.

Pisasale to face trial over fraud, sex assaults

premium_icon Pisasale to face trial over fraud, sex assaults

Former Ipswich mayor’s case back in court as judge sets date for trial

Aged worker suspended over family’s hidden camera footage

premium_icon Aged worker suspended over family’s hidden camera footage

An aged care worker has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the treatment of an elderly woman in a White Rock nursing home.

Man charged for viral ‘racist rant’ over aboriginal flag

Man charged for viral ‘racist rant’ over aboriginal flag

A former McDonald’s franchisee holder who was called a “racist” for ranting at his neighbour has been charged over the December incident.

Angry thug bashes expectant mum with a wooden plank

premium_icon Angry thug bashes expectant mum with a wooden plank

The court heard the man has an ‘obvious temper problem’.

New pay rise for hospitality workers may ‘wreak havoc’

premium_icon New pay rise for hospitality workers may ‘wreak havoc’

Bar, cafe and restaurant owners say they face fresh pressure to survive due to new wage rules coming to effect this Sunday courtesy of the Fair Work Commission

’Devastated’: Aussie’s $2400 flight nightmare

’Devastated’: Aussie’s $2400 flight nightmare

It was supposed to be her dream trip to Italy. But now, Fly365 customer Lauren Black could be left thousands out of pocket.

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