In good news for die-hard ABBA fans, the beloved group’s world-famous 3D virtual reality concert may be on its way to Australia, with the show’s executives reportedly in talks with the Victorian government. Executives from ABBA Voyage recently scouted locations in Melbourne, according to The Age, and had meetings with the state government, Visit Victoria … Read more
Multiple states are on high alert for bushfires, with scorching temperatures forecast ahead of the weekend. A trifecta of dangerous weather conditions has prompted extreme to catastrophic alerts to be issued for parts of South Australia. The Country Fire Service warned Friday would be “one of the most significant fire weather days in several years”. … Read more
A man has suffocated after falling face-first on a beach in New Zealand while walking with his two-year-old daughter. Andre Bradshaw, 25, suffered a medical episode while walking his daughter Skyla on Raumati Beach north of Wellington in June this year. For months, Bradshaw’s family were left with only questions about how he died, until … Read more
Lifesavers want a jumping board removed to reduce the disproportionate number of rescues and injuries at a popular Victorian swimming spot. The River Pool at Bright is open for little more than one month each summer, yet a total of 50 people were rescued in that time last season. Life Saving Victoria has called for … Read more
Millions of Australian graduates have been notified that HECS/HELP debt repayment rates have risen. The threshold for the 2023-24 financial year has been raised, the Australian Taxation Office told former students in an email. Last financial year, those earning more than $48,361 had to make compulsory payments. However, this year, graduates who earn $51,550 or … Read more
Thousands of education students will receive scholarships worth up to $40,000 as part of the federal government’s push to boost the number of teachers across the nation. The scheme will offer 5000 scholarships to teaching students who begin studying next year, specifically targeting high-achieving school-leavers, mid-career professionals, First Nations people, those from remote or regional … Read more
Twenty NSW schools were closed on Friday with intense hot weather sweeping the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for NSW, urging residents to stay cool. Some schools were closed due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents, the NSW Department of Education confirmed on Friday. Watch the latest … Read more
A man responsible for the death of a young woman whose body was found in a Brisbane park has avoided a murder conviction, after a court accepted his guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Bradley Scott Edwards was due to face trial in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Monday for the murder … Read more
A national recall has been issued after defects were found in a range of Ford model cars, sparking safety concerns. The issues affect Ford Mustangs made between 2019 and 2023, with an estimated 9000 cars to be recalled. The department regulator stated that due to a software issue, brake fluid warning lights may not illuminate … Read more
A Queensland woman accused of child stealing says she was taking a toddler to police after leaving church, when she took a car and drove off with the child in the back seat. Police allege Brooke Logan Fitzgerald stole a car in Brisbane’s Spring Hill just after midday on Sunday while the owner was standing … Read more
