Woman dies, boy fights for life after crash with semi-trailer at Swan Creek

A woman has died, and her male passenger is fighting for life after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday evening. Their car collided with a semi-trailer truck on Big River Way in Swan Creek, 10km from Grafton, about 5.30pm. The 65-year-old female driver died at the scene. Watch the latest news and stream for free on … Read more

Ceasefire hopes as Washington Post reports Israel, Hamas reach hostage deal

Israel, the United States and Hamas have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to free dozens of women and children being held hostage in Gaza. The release would be on the basis of a five day pause in fighting in the territory, the Washington Post reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the deal. However a … Read more

Melbourne teenager and his family call for change to state’s meningococcal vaccination program after brush with death

A Frankston teenager and his family are calling for an overhaul to Victoria’s meningococcal vaccination program after the 18-year-old almost died when he was struck down by a strain of the deadly disease. Lachy Wright woke up on the morning of December 12 with a sore throat. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Frankston family caught in … Read more

Calia closes restaurants in Chadstone and the Emporium in Melbourne

About 100 employees at a Melbourne restaurant-to-retail company have lost their jobs after being told via email with less than a day’s notice. Calia Australia, which has been in voluntary administration since June, announced it would be closing its two Melbourne restaurants “effective immediately” on December 28. The news was shared to its employees, about … Read more

More Australians flee Gaza as Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for ‘next steps towards ceasefire’ between Israel and Hamas

Another 31 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family members have left Gaza and made it to the safety of Egypt. The evacuation took the number of Australians the federal government has helped get out of the conflict-ridden region to 62, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. “They are being supported by our consular staff in Egypt,” … Read more

McDonald’s cashless move sparks outrage from angry customers as chain cites safety concerns

Disgruntled customers have threatened to boycott McDonald’s, after some Australian stores made the move towards cashless payments. A restaurant customer posted pictures on social media of signs at the entrance of Clayton South McDonald’s, in Melbourne’s south, advising patrons only card payments would be accepted at certain times of the day. “For the ongoing safety … Read more

Wayward Brewing Co enters voluntary administration amid financial losses

Popular Australian craft beer company Wayward Brewing Co. is on the brink of collapse. The company’s owner, Peter Philip, revealed the brand, founded in 2012, is facing significant financial losses. Wayward opened a brewery and taproom in the inner-west Sydney suburb of Camperdown in 2015 and has become popular among craft beer lovers. Watch the … Read more

Premier League Darts: Could Luke Littler be set for debut after World Darts Championship heroics? | Darts News

World No 1 Luke Humphries claimed a 7-4 victory over Luke Littler in the final at the Alexandra Palace to claim a maiden world title; Littler could be named in the line-up for the Premier League when it is announced on Thursday By Ali Stafford Last Updated: 04/01/24 1:18am Please use Chrome browser for a … Read more

Victorian woman with stage-four breast cancer fleeced out of life savings by scammer

A terminally ill Victorian woman with stage-four breast cancer has been fleeced out of her entire life savings by a heartless scammer. Carolyn Coster, from Traralgon in West Gippsland, had been at La Trobe Regional Hospital in December last year when a PET scan revealed her cancer had metastasised to her bones and was at … Read more