Australian woman and partner killed in Bali landslide identified

Australian woman and partner killed in Bali landslide identified

An Australian woman and her partner killed in a landslide in Bali have been identified. Angelina Smith and her partner, Dutch national Luciano Kross died when the villa they were staying at in Jatiluwih village was crushed in a landslide caused by heavy rain on Thursday morning. Authorities told local media the couple were buried … Read more

Queensland chief health officer wants notion of ‘long COVID’ to be scrapped

Queensland chief health officer wants notion of ‘long COVID’ to be scrapped

References to “long COVID” should be scrapped according to Queensland’s chief health officer after new research found long-term symptoms associated with the virus are the same as other viral infections. John Gerrard said health officials recognise the ongoing effects suffered by people who have had COVID-19 as real but they are not unique to the … Read more

McDonald’s stores across Australia hit by widespread system outages

McDonald’s stores across Australia hit by widespread system outages

The Big Macs are on hold with McDonald’s eateries across the country struck down by an IT glitch. Friday takeaway plans have been thrown into chaos for customers, with some stores closed completely and others only taking orders made with cash. The meltdown is understood to have started at 4.30pm (AEST), with issues with the … Read more

Cecilia Devine might have gone ‘walkabout’ before being found dead in dam, inquest told

Cecilia Devine might have gone ‘walkabout’ before being found dead in dam, inquest told

A woman whose naked body was found in a Blue Mountains dam might have gone into the water on a “walkabout” while suffering a mental health episode, an inquest has heard. Cecilia Devine, 42, was found dead on March 18, 2019 in the remote Upper Cascade Creek dam catchment at North Katoomba. She was last … Read more

Coles adds security tags to meat products as part of trial in Victoria

Coles adds security tags to meat products as part of trial in Victoria

Coles has introduced another new security measure to fight back against theft in its stores, this time focusing on meat products. The supermarket giant has added security tags to higher-priced meat products, including premium beef eye fillets and porterhouse steak, trialling the new measure in 10 stores in Victoria. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Security tags … Read more

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after checks into claims agency workers helped attack Israel

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after checks into claims agency workers helped attack Israel

Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees following an investigation into claims some staff helped attack Israel. Foreign Minister Penny Wong also announced a further $6 million in aid for the Gaza Strip after expressing horror at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave. The foreign minister in January … Read more

Brisbane woman’s money hack to save $10,000 in 100 days

Brisbane woman’s money hack to save ,000 in 100 days

A Brisbane woman has set herself a money-saving challenge, using a very old-fashioned method. Jenny Joo is attempting to save $10,000 in 100 days, with a money tin and physical cash. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Money hack to save $10,000 in 100 days. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe now Joo wrote out 100 … Read more

Family furious after being told newborn baby needs $180 ticket for Pink concert

Family furious after being told newborn baby needs 0 ticket for Pink concert

A Sydney stadium appears to have backflipped after suggesting a concertgoer had to buy a full-price ticket for a nine-week-old baby to attend a Pink concert. The ticketholder, who asked to remain anonymous, said Accor Stadium had told him he was required to purchase a ticket for the newborn if they were taking the baby … Read more

Fiery truck crash on M1 Pacific Mwy causes traffic chaos at Maclean

Fiery truck crash on M1 Pacific Mwy causes traffic chaos at Maclean

A B-double truck has burst into flames after crashing on the Pacific Mwy at Maclean just after 6am on Friday. Traffic diversions are in place as the M1 remains closed in both directions near Farlows Ln. Anyone driving in the area is warned to expect delays. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe now “There … Read more

Aya’s brother was one of 51 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks. This is what she wants you to know

Aya’s brother was one of 51 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks. This is what she wants you to know

Aya Al-Umari remembers March 15, 2019 like it was yesterday. Frantic phone calls from friends and family. The desperate rush to find her brother Hussein. An anxious wait for answers. Hussein was among the 51 people killed when a terrorist attacked worshippers at Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch. Watch the latest News on … Read more