National News

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Incredible legacy of pioneering Bonnie Cleveland celebrated

premium_icon Incredible legacy of pioneering Bonnie Cleveland celebrated

Tributes are being paid after the death of Bonnie Cleveland whose pioneering work made a huge difference to the lives of countless families.

65,000 people with disabilities restrained in six months

65,000 people with disabilities restrained in six months

The disability royal commission has heard about cases of medication and other forms of restrictive practices being used on people with disability.

Carbon not a pollutant: Liberal senator claims in Parliament

Carbon not a pollutant: Liberal senator claims in Parliament

Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has called for the role carbon dioxide plays in the life cycle to be taught instead of labelling it a pollutant.

Woman struck by lightning in shower

Woman struck by lightning in shower

The woman was showering in a her home during a thunderstorm when she was hit by an electrical shock.

Community rallies for mum of boy killed in daycare tragedy

premium_icon Community rallies for mum of boy killed in daycare tragedy

The mum of the three-year-old boy killed in a hot daycare bus has received donations in just two days to help her pay funeral costs for her 'beautiful boy'.

Alleged cat killer’s bizarre court appearance

premium_icon Alleged cat killer’s bizarre court appearance

Alleged cat killer and stalker Kodie Love has made a bizarre statement outside court where he was appearing on two fresh and serious charges.

Brisbane NRL expansion plan takes major new step

premium_icon Brisbane NRL expansion plan takes major new step

The ARL Commission has confirmed it will take a major step in the plans to review the Broncos’ potential new rivals.

‘Gay guys don't do graffiti’: Roxy Jacenko AVO bid fails

premium_icon ‘Gay guys don't do graffiti’: Roxy Jacenko AVO bid fails

Anthony Hess was accused of labelling PR queen Roxy Jacenko a 'c***' in a graffiti attack — but her bid for a restraining order was declined. Here's why

'You won't knock me down': Model spends $55k on tattoos

'You won't knock me down': Model spends $55k on tattoos

Australian model Amber Luke reveals she has so far spent a staggering $55k on tattoos modifying her body - but is she finally done?

$3 item stripped from shelves in ‘panic’

$3 item stripped from shelves in ‘panic’

Supermarkets and chemists across Australia have been stripped bare of a 'key' item that stops the coronavirus from spreading as people 'panic'.

‘Menace on roads’ jailed for ice-fuelled crime spree

premium_icon ‘Menace on roads’ jailed for ice-fuelled crime spree

Greg Baker was in the ‘grip of an ice addiction’ when he sold drugs for money and sex and drove while under the influence.

Quaden rejects $700k Disneyland trip cash

Quaden rejects $700k Disneyland trip cash

The family of Quaden Bayles won’t be accepting $700,000 raised to send the nine-year-old to Disneyland, saying the money will be donated to charity.

Drug ring bust after GBL found in fish-shaped soy bottles

premium_icon Drug ring bust after GBL found in fish-shaped soy bottles

An alleged drug ring has been busted after two litres of body-building drug GBL in fish-shaped soy bottles was seized along with MDMA and ice in a storage unit.

Family and faith drive Hopoate’s dream

premium_icon Family and faith drive Hopoate’s dream

Manly rookie Albert Hopoate plans not only to follow his famous name into the NRL but also by embarking on a Mormon mission.

Education Department’s gender quota slammed by experts

premium_icon Education Department’s gender quota slammed by experts

Experts have questioned why the NSW Education Department has set a target for more female leaders but no strategy to encourage more men into teaching.

PM introduces coronavirus emergency response plan

premium_icon PM introduces coronavirus emergency response plan

Scott Morrison has said the government is introducing the first phase of Australia’s emergency response plan against the deadly coronavirus.

How likely are you to die from coronavirus?

premium_icon How likely are you to die from coronavirus?

With growing concerns over the transmissibility of coronavirus throughout the world, it is important to stay vigilant.

Principal admits lauded teacher’s history of touching boys

premium_icon Principal admits lauded teacher’s history of touching boys

A college has revealed it now believes a late teacher, who was wrongly lauded in an obituary, had a history of sexually touching boys at the school.

Roosters coach’s $150k Mercedes stolen while family slept

premium_icon Roosters coach’s $150k Mercedes stolen while family slept

Thieves have been caught on CCTV stealing a $150,000 Mercedes from Roosters coach Trent Robsinon’s home, breaking into the family’s Sydney property.

Lawyers read riot act in accused society cocaine dealer case

premium_icon Lawyers read riot act in accused society cocaine dealer case

Accused society cocaine dealer Matthew Doyle was still negotiating with the prosecution the “facts” in the multimillion-dollar case against him.

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