What you need to know before building a granny flat
More than half a million homeowners across the eastern seaboard could build a granny flat if they wanted to, a recent CoreLogic report revealed. And there are plenty of reasons…
Lincoln Lewis catfish appeal set for 2020
The catfish stalker convicted of using a soap star’s profile to harass and stalk women online will remain free on bail until her appeal is heard in October 2020. Lydia…
PM needs to placate Trump’s ego to end US-China trade war
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used his first foreign policy speech to call for calm between China and the US. Now his real challenge lies ahead: Talking Donald Trump out…
Singleton house fire kills three children, mother and 8yo survive
Firefighters say they were beaten back by flames as they tried to save a young family from an “intense” house fire in Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley which has…
The common theme in triumphant Aussie trio’s success
One wanted a hug. Another thirsted for a beer. A third wept tears of joy. A triumphant trio of Australian women reacted with a common theme after delivering an unheralded…
Mobile phones to be banned in Victorian state schools from ‘first to last bell’
A ban on mobile phone use in Victorian public schools aimed at curbing distraction and cyberbullying has divided opinion among teachers and students. Education Minister James Merlino said the ban,…
Ash Barty beats Barbora Strycova, on path to become world number one with Birmingham Classic final victory
Ash Barty is one win away from joining Australian tennis royalty after booking her spot in the Birmingham Classic final. Barty, after beating Czech veteran Barbora Strycova in Saturday’s semi-final,…
Matildas lose penalty shootout to Norway to crash out of Women’s World Cup
The Matildas have crashed out of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Norway in a penalty shootout after scores were locked at 1-1 after extra time. In a tense, dramatic…
Ash Barty eases past ‘inspirational’ Venus Williams into Birmingham semis
French Open champion Ash Barty warmed up for Wimbledon with a comfortable 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham. Barty…
ABC considers retaliation over AFP raid on office
The ABC is considering legal action for the return of about 100 documents seized during a federal police raid on its Sydney headquarters, its chair has confirmed. Recently appointed ABC…