Tributes for Gerry Hoekstra and Ede Taric after tragic deaths in Rainbow Desert Enduro
Two close mates who died in a Father’s Day car racing tragedy were “two great guys” that died “doing something they loved”, friends say. The off-road buggy driver who died in a horrific crash at a race in the state’s…
Wayne Carey caught with a bag of white powder at Perth casino
Footy great Wayne Carey has stood down from Channel 7 and been banned from Crown Resorts premises for two years after being caught with a bag of white powder at its Perth casino. Carey has also been “relieved of his…
Dozens of properties set to be acquired for Airport Rail Link
A government spokeswoman said there was a potential for more land to be added to designs later because the project has been “planned and developed with futureproofing so that an additional station can be built on the line in the…
French President Emmanuel Macron ‘close to confirming’ Australia trip after submarines saga
French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly “close” to confirming a visit to Australia, one year after his submarines quarrel with then prime minister Scott Morrison. The leaders’ war of words came after Mr Morrison blindsided his counterpart by scrapping a…
Victoria Police face major class action over capsicum spray use on protesters
Victoria Police faces a class action over allegations its officers indiscriminately and improperly used capsicum spray to disperse protesters outside a mining conference in Melbourne in 2019. Dozens of protesters were doused with the spray – also known as oleoresin…
$250m donation to fund a pandemic research centre in Melbourne
Melbourne – Australia Today A centre dedicated to finding treatment for future pandemics has been launched in Melbourne with the largest philanthropic donation to Australian medical research ever. Canadian philanthropist and businessman Geoff Cumming will donate $250 million to the…
Melbourne City Council to consider calling for Australia Day date change
Melbourne – Australia Today Melbourne city councilors will consider advocating the federal government to change the date of Australia Day when they meet next week to discuss an options paper that shows strong support for the move. The proposal follows…
