A Sydney man has been found not guilty of causing his wife’s death in a buggy crash while on their honeymoon on a popular Queensland island. Robbie Awad was charged over the death of his new bride, 29-year-old Marina Hanna, during their honeymoon on Hamilton Island in June 2022. The pair were in a buggy, … Read more
Despite Electric Vehicles (EVs) becoming more prevalent on our roads, for many Australians the price tag still remains much too high, particularly given the current cost-of-living climate. But in a bid to persuade more motorists to purchase the EVs, which offer a host of financial and environmental benefits, some states are offering big rebates to … Read more
A lack of regulation at Queensland’s fertility clinics may have led to a donor fathering hundreds of children, sparking incest fears. An investigation into the state’s assisted reproductive technology providers has also revealed claims of a couple receiving the wrong sperm. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said on Wednesday she was shocked by the Office of … Read more
A Brisbane cafe has been forced to change its pet-friendly approach and will no longer allow dogs indoors, following a complaint. Little Genovese in Coorparoo had been welcoming pets inside for nine years but has now changed its procedures, after a visit from a council inspector. “They’d received a complaint about one of my staff … Read more
Premier Jacinta Allan has cemented her spot as the nation’s second highest-paid politician, with her government defending a 3.5 per cent pay rise for Victorian MPs. The Victorian leader can pocket up to $498,031 in 2024/25 — that’s $16,841 higher than last financial year — after the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal decided to increase MP … Read more
About 6000 Big Red Bashers had their “boots in the mud” while thousands more were left waiting at roadblocks and nearby towns as an unseasonal deluge left a rain cloud hanging over the popular outback music festival. There were fears the three-day event could be a wash-out after almost 20mm of rain fell across the … Read more
The scourge of inflation has forced the closure of what was only days earlier crowned Queensland’s best bar. Alba Bar and Deli, opened in the Brisbane CBD in 2019, ceased trading on Saturday due to what owner and former MasterChef contestant Jamie Fleming described as “economic pressures”. He also acknowledged his “terrible timing with opening” … Read more
A popular Queensland music festival has been canned permanently after funding for the event was axed due to the rising cost of living. The Caloundra Music Festival was canned by the Sunshine Coast Council after they announced they had made the difficult decision to discontinue the event on Tuesday. “Patrons who attended the 2023 event … Read more
A donut company which began as a stall at a farmers market in Brisbane has been awarded the best gourmet donut in Australia at the Baking Industry Trade Show. OMG! Decadent Donuts won four awards at the show last week, which was hosted in Melbourne by the Baking Association of Australia (BAA). It dominated the … Read more
Australians living outside the major cities have not been spared from eye-watering rental hikes, putting pressure on populations in disaster-prone areas and other vulnerable groups. Renting in the regions has become increasingly expensive since the COVID-19 pandemic, based on an analysis of SQM Research’s weekly asking rents. The average regional renter is spending more than … Read more
