Peta Murphy, Victorian MP in Albanese government, dies aged 50 after cancer battle

Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at home surrounded by family after a battle with breast cancer. She was 50. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Albanese leads emotional tributes for Victorian MP Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the death of the member for the Victorian … Read more

Missing British boy Alex Batty found alive in France living among spiritual community

A teenager from Britain who disappeared six years ago has been found in southern France, local authorities said on Thursday, fleeing a spiritualist mountain community according to a driver who crossed paths with him and informed police. His family has confirmed his identity as Alex Batty, originally from Greater Manchester, the local prosecution office told … Read more

Frank Green water bottle brand slammed by angry customers over Christmas shipping delays

Cult water bottle brand Frank Green has been slammed by fed-up customers anxious over whether their orders will be delivered in time for Christmas. The brand shot to popularity for its colourful reusable bottles and keep cups, landing collaborations with names including Vogue and the Australian Open. But angry customers have turned against Frank Green, … Read more

Indexation to boost Centrelink payments including Youth Allowance, disability pension, Austudy from January 1

Almost one million Australians will receive a cash boost in the new year, as government support payments increase from January 1. More than 936,000 people receiving youth, student or carer support will see a six per cent boost to their payments when indexation takes effect. Youth Allowance payments will increase by $22.40 and $25.80 per … Read more

Centrelink recipients made to sweat on miscalculated debts

Welfare recipients have been forced to wait years as public servants responsible for Centrelink payments try to unscramble unlawful debts. Two federal agencies have been warned to speed up their work to fix tens of thousands of miscalculated debt notices. As many as 100,000 welfare debts were miscalculated by Services Australia and the Department of … Read more

Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant

A former assistant of Vin Diesel has accused the Fast and Furious star of sexual battery and creating a hostile work environment during the time she worked for him in September 2010. Asta Jonasson filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday alleging the actor forced himself on her in a hotel … Read more

Truck fire shuts Sydney M5 East at Kingsgrove Rd

A truck fire has shut part of a busy Sydney motorway, with motorists warned of “significant delays”. Emergency services were called to a truck fire on the M5 East at Kingsgrove just before 11am Friday. The motorway has been shut westbound at Kingsgrove Rd, with two city-bound lanes also closed. Watch the latest news and … Read more

Junk insurance refunds: Tracey heard about junk insurance one night before receiving a $90,000 refund

Tracey was at home cooking dinner one night when she heard a 7NEWS segment about junk insurance. Months later, she would receive a $90,000 refund she had no idea she was owed. “When I heard the segment I went ‘oh my goodness’ and quickly wrote all the information down,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. For more Personal … Read more

Coles and Woolworths supermarkets urged to freeze prices in lead-up to Christmas ahead of price-gouging inquiry

Supermarkets are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit and help struggling families by placing a freeze on the price of ham. Agriculture Minister Murray Watt put Coles and Woolworths on notice as they buckle up for a parliamentary inquiry into price-gouging, record profits and cost of living pressures. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Supermarket … Read more

At least 14 dead after mass shooting at university in downtown Prague

At least 14 people are dead and dozens are injured after a mass shooting at a university in downtown Prague on Thursday, according to the Czech police president. Police reported the gunman’s “lifeless body” was found at the university’s faculty of arts and did not publicly name him. During a news conference, Prague’s police chief … Read more