John Setka, the former head of the CFMEU in Victoria, has denied he has a history of intimidating people and claims a secret deal between the union and the Federal Government cost him his job. Mr Setka ran the powerful and now disgraced Victorian branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union for more … Read more
Nervous is not a word anyone would use to describe John Setka. In fact, if you dared to insinuate that he was, you’d likely be laughed off every construction site in the country. But when the former head of Australia’s most powerful union arrived at our 7NEWS Spotlight studio, it’s obvious that was exactly what … Read more
The location of the highly anticipated Bunnings rave has been announced, following a social media campaign featuring catchy remixes of the retailer’s well-known jingle. Iconic Australian electronic duo Peking Duk announced the location in an Instagram video. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Peking Duk announce the location of Bunnings rave. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more
An 11-year-old girl injured in an alleged stabbing attack in London on Monday is Australian, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed. Ioan Pintaru, 32, appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of the girl, who was allegedly stabbed eight times with a knife, in Leicester Square about 11.30am on Tuesday. … Read more
Trade groups say Chinese electric vehicles pose an “existential threat” to the U.S. auto industry. China currently makes about one out of every three of the world’s new vehicles, and it has the capacity to make even more, according to research firm Dunne Insights. But faced with a growing preference for hybrids at home and … Read more
When Jane Fletcher went into hospital for routine surgery, she never expected to come out with a superbug and a front-row seat to the “silent pandemic”. The health psychologist was struck down with antibiotic-resistant golden staph and joined the tens of thousands of Australians estimated to be infected with bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that … Read more
A popular item for foodies has been pulled from shelves at Bunnings and recalled nationally over fears it could lead to severe injuries and even death. The Inkbird Digital Food Thermometer — model number BG-HH2C — fails to comply with battery standards and its packaging may not be child-resistant, according to an alert from Product … Read more
A mother from Central NSW can finally “breathe and look forward to the future” after pocketing a monster refund for dodgy insurance she was sold. Teenah and husband Troy recently received more than $111,000 following an investigation into their mortgage protection, and consumer advocates say their case — and others coming to light — could … Read more
Taxpayers will foot the bill for a 15 per cent wage increase for early childhood education and care workers, in major reforms announced by the prime minister. The Albanese government will tie the wage increase to a commitment from childcare centres to limit fee increases, with hopes the changes will boost women’s workforce participation and … Read more
Australia’s nearest neighbour could be about to sell its power grid to China in a move that would hand Beijing unprecedented influence in the South Pacific and a presence right on our doorstep. Management from Papua New Guinea’s state-owned electricity provider PNG Power Limited have travelled to China and are open to investment. WATCH THE … Read more
