Australian tourist killed in Bali scooter crash, with authorities still searching for other rider

An Australian tourist has died in Bali in a hit-and-run scooter crash. The 33-year-old was left for dead following a collision on the Persinggahan Hwy in Klungkung, in Bali’s southeast, about 3.30pm on Tuesday. The traveller was riding a Honda Scoopy scooter along Persinggahan Hwy when a speeding bike, coming in the opposite direction, crashed … Read more

Out-of-control car hits pedestrians at Ramsgate Coles in Sydney’s southwest

Two pedestrians and several cars were hit as chaos erupted at a Coles carpark in Sydney’s southwest on Thursday morning. An elderly man, who police say was driving the out-of-control car, and a pedestrian were taken to hospital. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Out-of-control car hits two pedestrians in shopping centre carpark. Watch the latest news … Read more

ATO error leads to almost $74 million wiped from thousands of Aussie HECS debts

Thousands of students will have part of their HECS/HELP debt waived due to an admin error. About 13,748 individuals were affected by delayed HECS loan records from 104 institutions. The Department of Education said it had been working with universities since the start of the year to “correct records for current and former higher education … Read more

Australian Hotels Association state president David Basheer warns chicken schnitzels could cost $40 if SA phases out natural gas

A prominent South Australian publican has claimed the price of the humble chicken schnitty could rise to as much as $40 — but not for the reasons you may think. Rather than the price of chicken rising as production costs increase, it’s feared moves to cut emissions net-zero could have consequences for the pub favourite. … Read more

Kathleen Folbigg learns outcome of convictions appeal months after being pardoned

Kathleen Folbigg — who spent two decades in prison after being convicted of killing her four children — has had her name cleared after the NSW Court of Appeal quashed her convictions. Folbigg, 55, was pardoned and released from prison in May, following the conclusion of a second inquiry into her murder and manslaughter convictions … Read more

‘Free woman’: Kathleen Folbigg’s emotional statement after being acquitted of murder and manslaughter convictions

Kathleen Folbigg has made an emotional statement outside a Sydney courthouse after she was acquitted of murder and manslaughter convictions over the deaths of her four children. Folbigg, 55, was released from prison after 20 years earlier this year after being pardoned following the conclusion of a second inquiry into her murder and manslaughter convictions … Read more

Melbourne woman fined for letting dog off leash on her own property

An elderly Melbourne woman has been fined for leaving her dog unrestrained on her property. The 79-year-old was fined for breaking a local government rule after a neighbour reported her. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman in hot water for leaving dog unrestrained in front driveway. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus … Read more

Average household with solar panels saving thousands of dollars on power bills

The average household is saving thousands of dollars each year on their power bills with rooftop solar and battery storage. Households can save between $822 and $1350 on their power bills if they have rooftop solar and this jumps to between $1322 and $2252 if households have an 8.5kWh battery, government analysis shows. An 8.5 … Read more

Mum devastated following death of champion surfer Chris Davidson outside South West Rocks Country Club

The elderly mother of a champion surfer who died after a one-punch attack on the NSW mid-north coast says he was the victim of a “human shark”. In an emotional victim impact statement read to the Newcastle District Court on Wednesday, the surfer Chris “Davo” Davidson’s sister, Carlie Maudson, said his family had been left … Read more

Tributes for parents John Stanton and Trish O’Brien, killed when their car hit a tree in Ladysmith, near Wagga Wagga, NSW

A local community in the Riverina region of NSW is rallying around three children whose parents were killed in a car crash just before Christmas. John Stanton, 40, and Trish O’Brien, 38, were driving home from work about midday on December 16 when their ute left Keajura Rd and crashed into a tree in Ladysmith, … Read more