With the weather starting to warm and the days beginning to feel longer, it means one thing — daylight saving is almost upon us. For many of us, it’s nearly time to change the clocks. But just what do you need to do, when, and why? Here’s everything you need to know. Know the news … Read more
Patients in Australia face a “life or death” situation if they need a stem cell match due to a critical shortage of blood donors, a cancer organisation has warned. There are about 1000 Australians urgently waiting for a living stem cell match, also known as a bone marrow match, at any one time, according to … Read more
A government department has been charged with failing to meet safety standards at the National Science and Technology Centre known as Questacon over an incident that seriously injured a child. The nine-year-old child was allegedly burned on the hand and wrist when they touched a plasma globe during a July 2022 visit to the Canberra … Read more
Australia’s public health system is at risk of “coming to a grinding halt” due to an unprecedented shortage of intravenous fluids. The Australian Medical Association has warned of a need to boost onshore medical manufacturing, saying hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week. Veterinarians have also been told to conserve supplies. Know … Read more
Despite Electric Vehicles (EVs) becoming more prevalent on our roads, for many Australians the price tag still remains much too high, particularly given the current cost-of-living climate. But in a bid to persuade more motorists to purchase the EVs, which offer a host of financial and environmental benefits, some states are offering big rebates to … Read more
Premier Jacinta Allan has cemented her spot as the nation’s second highest-paid politician, with her government defending a 3.5 per cent pay rise for Victorian MPs. The Victorian leader can pocket up to $498,031 in 2024/25 — that’s $16,841 higher than last financial year — after the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal decided to increase MP … Read more
Woolworths has announced a limit on egg carton sales in much of the country after the industry continues to be hit by a deadly strain of bird flu. The supermarket giant has moved to calm customers after introducing the two-pack per person limit on eggs, which is set to come into effect on Thursday. Woolworths … Read more
Thousands of apprentices and trainees will be eligible for a $250 cash boost to support them as they complete their studies in Canberra. The one-off payment comes as the ACT government moves to offer more help for low-income households in its budget. Apprentices and trainees tend to earn just above the threshold to qualify for … Read more
A popular family-run building business servicing NSW and the ACT has collapsed after 30 years in operation. The decision to liquidate Cubitt’s Granny Flats and Home Extensions was made on June 14 by 30 of the 373 creditors owed a total of $6.8 million. There were still more than 100 customer contracts for projects both … Read more
An extra blanket or two could be in order with temperatures on Australia’s East Coast set to plunge as much as 8C below the average for this time of year. Locations in six states — SA, ACT, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland — shivered through sub-zero temperatures on Monday, and more brisk weather is on … Read more
