Australia Post cutoffs for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas loom this week

Australia Post cutoffs for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas loom this week

Australians who want their loved ones to receive their gifts before Christmas have less than 24 hours to send their parcels before the official cut-off. Items posted to and from metro locations in every state except for WA and the NT need to be sent by end of business on Monday to get to their … Read more

More than one million NSW drivers could get demerit point scrapped in the new year

More than one million NSW drivers could get demerit point scrapped in the new year

More than one million drivers across New South Wales could get a demerit point wiped from their licence in weeks. Under the one-year trial, drivers who have kept a squeaky clean record between January 17 this year and January 17, 2024 will have one demerit point scrubbed from their record. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Drivers … Read more

NSW family urging passengers to confront drunk, dangerous drivers after son killed in crash

NSW family urging passengers to confront drunk, dangerous drivers after son killed in crash

Passengers are being urged to have the courage to confront a driver who is affected by substances, distracted or too tired to get behind the wheel. The plea comes from the grieving parents of children killed in road crashes who stress an awkward conversation could save lives. The NSW road toll this year has climbed … Read more

NAB branch closures in QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT slammed as ‘betrayal of the community’

NAB branch closures in QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT slammed as ‘betrayal of the community’

National Australia Bank will close five branches next year, the bank has confirmed. NAB retail executive Krissie Jones said the branches to be closed on March 7, 2024 are Tuggeranong in ACT, Scone in NSW, Emerald in Greater Melbourne, Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast and Balmain in Sydney. She said the closures were a … Read more

Four people pulled from notorious Bronte Beach rip in ‘mass rescue’ on Tuesday night

Four people pulled from notorious Bronte Beach rip in ‘mass rescue’ on Tuesday night

A mass rescue has been conducted at a beach in Sydney’s east after several people were caught in a notorious rip. Four people became caught in the rip at Bronte Beach shortly after 8pm on Tuesday, Surf Life Saving NSW said. Surf lifesavers and members of the public rushed to help the swimmers. Watch the … Read more

Hostages shot dead in Gaza by IDF soldiers were waving white flags

Hostages shot dead in Gaza by IDF soldiers were waving white flags

An investigation is underway after a tragic incident on Friday that saw the Israel Defence Forces shoot and kill three Israelis in Gaza who had been taken hostage by Hamas during the group’s October 7 terror attack. Here’s what we know. What the Israeli military said happened Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more

Buy now pay later service Openpay in voluntary liquidation as meeting of creditors called

Buy now pay later service Openpay in voluntary liquidation as meeting of creditors called

Buy now pay later business Openpay has been put into voluntary liquidation nine months after halting services to customers. A notice has been issued for a virtual meeting of creditors on December 5 with Simon Cathro appointed as administrator, according to ASIC. The collapse of Openpay began in February when the company announced customers could … Read more