Australia’s top city for food lovers has been revealed — but for many of us, it won’t come as much of a surprise. Melbourne, with its melting pot of cultures, came out on top as the number one destination for foodies according to data collated by gourmet food company and olive oil producer Morella Grove. … Read more
A husband and wife killed when a ute and van collided near Dubbo have been identified as “well-respected” members of the Parkes community. Four people died in the crash on the Newell Hwy at Tomingley on Friday evening. Sue and Graham Tait were travelling in the van and died at the scene while two teenagers … Read more
A man was injured when he was stabbed in the back at a light rail stop in Sydney’s Chinatown on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened on Darling Rd, Haymarket as the 22-year-old was walking near the stop sometime about 4.20pm. A man approached the victim from behind and stabbed him in the back before running … Read more
The idea of financial independence can mean different things to different people but one common way to define it is having enough money that you no longer need to rely on a job, a paycheck or someone else to sustain your lifestyle. While the path toward financial independence can feel daunting, there has been one … Read more
It’s official, the Albanese government has delivered its second budget surplus in a row, the first time that’s been done in two decades. The debate amongst economists and politicians will now turn to whether the extra cash should be spent. Treasurer Jim Chalmers budget for the 2023 – 24 financial year was in the black … Read more
Promoters for a popular electronic music festival cancelled this year due to surging costs say boutique events such as their own could soon be gone for good after they missed out on cash included in an industry lifeline from the NSW government. Amid a growing number of abandoned or postponed events, it was revealed last … Read more
A Brisbane radio personality is lucky to be alive after surviving a horror bicycle crash while training for a triathlon. Ben Dobbin, 48, crashed his bike when he swerved to avoid a snake while training for the Noosa triathlon on Wednesday. He was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken neck. Know the news with … Read more
People on the NSW north coast are breathing a collective sigh of relief, with flood warnings in the area downgraded after heavy rains lashed the region. Calmer conditions are forecast for Sunday, but the NSW State Emergency Service warns everyone should remain vigilant and steer clear of floodwaters. The SES downgraded warnings to ‘advice’ from … Read more
This article first appeared in The Conversation. It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibres. It named the particles “microplastics”. The paper opened an entire research field. Since then, more than 7,000 published studies have shown the prevalence of microplastics in the … Read more
Oasis have excited fans by teasing an upcoming announcement ahead of their world tour in 2025. The rock band posted photos to social media of billboards in various cities which show brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher together with the headline “Be careful what you wish for”. In the caption, the group said the announcement will … Read more
