Property demand slumps to six-year low
Demand for properties has plummeted to the lowest level in six years in the major cities, as buyers took a break from auctions over the long weekend. Capital city auction…
‘Unlicensed driver’ charged over death of teen and newlywed pregnant with twins
A man has been charged over a fatal car crash that killed a 23-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn twins as well as a 17-year-old girl in Sydney’s west. Newlywed…
Push for banking royal commission to be given more time
Labor is demanding that Prime Minister Scott Morrison extend the banking royal commission, after it handed down a scathing report that slammed the big banks for their greed. The opposition…
Cooper Cronk plays with broken scapula as Sydney Roosters win NRL grand final over Melbourne
A player has never had as much impact on a grand final with so few touches. In fact, Cooper Cronk, Sydney Roosters star and big-money recruit, rarely touched the ball…
Is this the new Bernard Tomic?
There were fist pumps, furious dropshot chases and four match points saved as the Australian claimed a stunning first ATP tournament victory in three years at China’s Chengdu Open. The…
New ABC boss can’t explain Guthrie’s sacking
Michelle Guthrie’s interim replacement is unable to say why her “dynamic” leadership style was wrong for the ABC board or why she was sacked as managing director. Acting managing director…
This woman’s treatment may be shocking, but it’s not assault
When Ed Robins noticed bruising and skin tears on his 92-year-old mother, he decided to install a small video camera in her room at Perth’s Morrison Lodge nursing home. The…
Billionaire businessman Frank Lowy slams Australia’s leadership woes
Billionaire Frank Lowy has offered a scathing assessment of Australia’s current political climate, describing the recent spate of leadership challenges as unacceptable and urging democracy to be “treated with care”.…
Defqon.1 festival: Two dead, others critical after suspected overdoses
Two people have died and two more remain in a critical condition in hospital after suspected overdoses at the Defqon.1 music festival in Sydney’s west yesterday. Police said a 23-year-old…
Sydney-bought strawberries contaminated with needles
New South Wales Police have confirmed the first case of strawberries contaminated with needles bought from a Sydney supermarket. The needles were discovered in three strawberries in a single punnet,…