News in brief – New prison to be built in Grafton
Due to the growing population of prisoners in Australia, a new jail will be built in Grafton and the Parklea jail will be expanded.
DetailsSupanova lands in Sydney
Supa-Star guests from different worlds of comics, film and television have landed in Sydney ahead of the Supanova Pop Culture Expo.
DetailsVivid Sydney bigger than ever
People flocked to Vivid Sydney this year as the event’s popularity continues to grow, with organisers promising more next year.
DetailsOpposition groups to protest council reforms
The Save Our Councils coalition gathered to protest the Baird Government’s Fit for the Future reforms that propose to force local councils to amalgamate.
DetailsNews in brief – Household debt tripled
The amount of debt Australian households are currently holding is almost three times as much as it was 25 years ago, a report published today has revealed.
DetailsChikungunya virus on its way
A new disease is headed for Australian shores but there is no need to panic, according to a virus expert.
DetailsSpeculation still surrounds climate change
According to recent research, 10 per cent of Australians are against the notion that climate change is a serious issue.
DetailsEntertainment wrap – Homer and Marge Simpson to split
America’s favourite yellow couple, Homer and Marge Simpson, are set to go there separate ways on The Simpsons’ first episode of the upcoming 27th season. Executive producer, Al Jean, confirmed that pair will have a legalised separation after Homer develops narcolepsy placing a new strain on the marriage. Mr Jean also revealed that Girls star Lena Dunham will…
DetailsOrigin fever hits Melbourne CBD
The hype surrounding the greatest rivalry in Australian sport, State of Origin, went up a gear today as the Queensland Maroons hosted a fan day in Federation Square.
DetailsTerrorism legislation threatens freedoms
New anti-terrorism legislation is turning Australia into a police state, the head of the Islamic Council of Victoria has told The Newsroom.
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