An elderly Brisbane man has been told he has until Christmas to leave his home as the state government pushes forward with Gabba redevelopment plans. Trevor Connolly, 93, had been living in his Coorparoo home for 60 years, with no plan of leaving, when he received a resumption letter, also known as a compulsory acquisition … Read more
Three people have been taken to hospital following a head-on crash in Sydney’s southwest on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to Townview Rd, Mount Pritchard after two cars collided, trapping two people inside the vehicles. Firefighters worked through the night to free the passenger of a grey Kia, who was trapped for nearly an … Read more
Cash-strapped businesses are buckling under pressure from the Australian Taxation Office and other creditors as the insolvency trickle turns into a “surge”. That’s the verdict from comparison site Insolvency Australia, which found the number of businesses going bust has risen significantly in the past year. Companies appointing administrators, liquidators and insolvency firms increased by 57 … Read more
A Jane Doe found dead at a Victorian beach more than 57 years ago remains unidentified but police aren’t giving up on cracking the case. The woman’s body was discovered floating in the water off Sorrento beach on the Mornington Peninsula by passers-by during the evening of February 25, 1966. Detectives on Monday released a … Read more
Owners are being warned to avoid giving their pets certain Christmas treats or risk turning the merry day into a nightmare. RSPCA chief veterinarian Bronwyn Oke is urging owners to keep an eye on what their pets are consuming during the festive period. Cooked bones are at the top of the naughty list as they … Read more
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has taken aim at a cartoonist over a naked drawing of her, calling it “sexualised” and saying “it’s 2023”. The cartoon by Mark Knight was published in the Herald Sun on Tuesday, and depicted the premier walking naked on a catwalk at Melbourne Fashion Week. Parts of her body were pixelated … Read more
Queensland has entered election mode more than a year out from polling day after the state government and opposition launched major campaign pitches. Australia’s longest-serving sitting premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will seek a fourth term when voters head to the polls on October 26 next year. Palaszczuk has touted her government’s agenda and appealed to voters … Read more
A South Australian builder has been placed into administration, leaving dozens of customers with unfinished home builds. Consumer and Business Services stripped 7 Star Construction of its licence earlier this month after dozens of complaints over substantial delays and the quality of work being done. The company, owned by Qamil Veseli, has 27 unfinished homes … Read more
A US man who spouted “Christian end-of-days ideology” to terrorists who shot dead two police officers in Queensland has been identified as Donald Day Jr. The Arizona man is alleged to have years of contact with Wieambilla residents Stacey and Gareth Train, who alongside Gareth’s brother Nathanial Train shot dead Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel … Read more
Two young men are wanted over an alleged tomahawk attack on a man in Toowoomba. The 68-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the alleged burglary attempt at his Rockville home on October 18. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man attacked by tomahawk in Toowoomba. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Police … Read more
