Former NSW premier Bob Carr has farewelled his wife of 50 years in a moving tribute after describing the heartbreaking moment she died in his arms. Helena Carr was remembered as an accomplished businesswoman who was full of zest and joy, at her funeral at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Queensland’s top doctor says he would feel safe having a heart transplant at a Brisbane hospital after two people died amid claims of a potentially deadly fungal outbreak. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said it was still unknown if there was a common source for the fungus but indicated two types were found within heart … Read more
COLUMBIA, Mo. — One person is still missing a week after the abrupt closure of St. Louis’ largest nursing home left roughly 170 residents scattered at new facilities throughout the city, a state health department spokeswoman confirmed Friday. Many patients left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when Northview Village Nursing Home shuttered … Read more
A family-run jumping castle business in Sydney says it has faced threats after being confused for a similarly named business accused of discriminating against a Jewish school. Western Sydney Jumping Castles and Face Painting took to social media on Wednesday to stress it was not involved in, and did not support, a rival company’s posts. … Read more
COVID-era measures that allowed for marriage notices to be carried out online are being made permanent. Changes to marriage laws introduced to federal parliament on Wednesday will allow for a notice of intended marriage to be witnessed virtually, rather than requiring it to be done in person. Temporary measures allowing online witnessing were introduced in … Read more
Millions of Australian pensioners will receive a benefits increase from Wednesday, offering some relief amid the mounting cost-of-living crisis hitting households across the country. In the biggest boost ever, from September 20 recipients of the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments are set to receive an increase of $32.70 a fortnight for singles, … Read more
Australia has welcomed talks between the US and Chinese presidents to ensure “guardrails” are in place to avoid conflict in the region. Anthony Albanese landed in San Francisco on Thursday for the APEC leaders’ summit, where a meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping took centre stage. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Albanese arrives in the … Read more
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting Social Security, Medicare, and lowering prescription drug costs, during a visit to OB Johnson Park and Community Center, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, on Nov. 1, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Biden administration on Thursday opened the door to seizing the patents of certain costly medications from drugmakers in … Read more
A fast-rail link from Geelong to Melbourne has hit a dead end as a multibillion-dollar train line to Victoria’s major airport survives the axe. Geelong Fast Rail was among 12 Victorian projects cut after a federal infrastructure review that blew out from 90 days to almost 200. Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison pledged $2 … Read more
An owner of a dog that does serious harm to a person in Queensland could face fines of up to $108,000 under new legislation being introduced into state parliament. The legislation, if passed, will also confirm a proposed ban for five breeds deemed dangerous. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queenslanders who own dogs that attack or … Read more
