Flights cancelled due to Mt Raung’s eruption
Flights in and out of Bali have been cancelled or delayed due to Mt Raung’s eruption.
DetailsBronwyn Bishop resigns as Speaker
Bronwyn Bishop has resigned from her role as Speaker of the House of Representatives after yet more allegations surfaced that she billed personal travel expenses to the Australian taxpayer. Calls for her resignation began last month when it was revealed that she billed a $5000 helicopter flight from Melbourne to Geelong and back – rather…
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Mannequins damaging shoppers’ wellbeing
A leading eating disorder advocate has called Topshop’s unnaturally thin mannequins damaging to a person’s “psychological and physical well-being”.
DetailsUnions protest China Free Trade Agreement
Thousands of workers rallied outside Parliament House on Friday to voice their concerns about Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with China.
DetailsLocals to meet over fresh shark attack
Another shark attack on the NSW north coast today has left locals scratching their heads over a solution.
DetailsNews in brief – Uber saving customers $40 million
The Uber taxi service could save Australians $40 million a year, according to reports.
DetailsNews in brief – Mundine supports Goodes
Australian boxer Anthony Mundine has taken to Facebook to vent his frustration and show support for AFL star Adam Goodes.
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Redfern’s social housing estate upgrade
The Redfern community welcomed the opening of an outreach centre at Redfern Towers yesterday, as part of a $2.3 million upgrade of the social housing estate.
DetailsNews in brief – Comancheros boss arrested at Newcastle Airport
The national president of the Comancheros bikie gang was arrested at Newcastle Airport on Tuesday and is facing money laundering charges.
DetailsSocial media erupts over Goodes booing
Social media has erupted following the continued booing of Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes and whether it has been racially motivated or not.
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