Keyword "Aaron Francis" - List of latest news (192 results)

22/04 Actor accused of banned Nazi gesture

A former well-known Aussie actor turned political activist has been targeted in a poster campaign after he was accused of performing a banned Nazi gesture, a court has been told.

15/04 Petrol prices plummet amid tariff turmoil

Petrol prices are tipped to drop even further for Australian drivers heading into the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, as Us President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff war sends the global oil markets into turmoil.

10/04 Hidden dangers of swiping right

Horrific acts of sexual violence committed by men who targeted women and children through dating apps and social media have been revealed in a recent spate of crimes.

08/04 Meta’s sweeping changes for teen users

Meta has announced it will be introducing sweeping new safeguards in an effort to protect teenage users on their platforms.

26/03 Shock move to slash the price of petrol

Liberal leader Peter Dutton will pledge to temporarily halve fuel excise if he is elected Prime Minister in a promise he says could save a two-car family up to $1500.

14/03 ‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies

Australia’s way of life could evaporate within a month in the event of a large-scale international crisis, a leading corporate figure has warned, as fuel stocks dwindle to zero and petrol stations run dry.

17/02 ‘Appalling’ texts before woman’s murder

A man repeatedly threatened to torture and kill his partner in a series of “appalling” messages before she disappeared – with her body not found until years later.

14/02 Major update on school phone ban

Students across the country are less distracted since mobile phones were banned in the classrooms, new research shows.

13/02 Shock update on infamous cancer scammer

Convicted wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is still being chased by Consumer Affairs Victoria for the $410,000 she was ordered to pay in 2017.

20/01 State makes push for fuel price caps

Fuel retailers in Victoria will need to publicly report prices the day before they change and cap any rises for 24 hours under a major proposition from the State Government.

13/01 Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question

As Peter Dutton spruiks his nuclear ambitions in Melbourne, new Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin has dodged key questions about whether he would support the policy if elected next year. 

25/12 Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban

A man has been charged with intentionally lighting fires as Victoria wrestles with unrelated bushfires and extreme fire danger.

22/12 Opposition Leader faces leadership spill

Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto will have his leadership challenged after a group of fed-up shadow ministers called a special party meeting this Friday.

19/12 Wife killer remorseless over ‘brutal’ slaying

A remorseless killer who murdered his wife with an axe in front of their teenage children has been jailed for 37 years.

13/12 ‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum

Anthony Albanese has said social media platforms “should pay for journalism” while discussing his government’s plan to tax tech giants if they do not make licensing deals with media outlets.

06/12 All ideas welcome at the Productivity Commission

The government’s independent advisory body for productivity received $38 million in taxpayer funding for its 173 staff last year, but economists are saying it’s “engaging in fuzzy community outreach” instead of doing its actual job.

23/09 Truckie flags licence appeal: court

A truck driver charged with failing to provide a blood sample after a crash that killed sports journalist Sam Landsberger has flagged he plans to ask a court to lift his drivers licence suspension. James Latchford, 45, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday where his lawyer Michael Pena-Rees said the Seaford man was intending to appeal an immediate disqualification issued by police

17/09 Major change coming to Instagram, with teens shifted to new controlled version

Instagram has announced one of the most significant changes to its platform in years, restricting the content seen by young users and the ability for strangers to make contact with them.

06/09 City prepares for thousands in mass protest

Bollards have been erected around an international military exhibition that is expected to attracted tens of thousands of anti-war protesters planning to blockade the event.

06/05 ‘Bias’: Fiery TV debate on right to disconnect

A senior MP has slammed the federal government’s new “right to disconnect” laws and accused ACTU secretary Sally McManus of trying to force unions to have a bigger role in society in a heated television debate.

06/05 Qantas settles lawsuit with ACCC

Qantas will pay out up to $450 in compensation to customers affected by its flight cancellation policy, after the airline admitted it had misled passengers.

01/05 Belle Gibson ‘should be locked up’, her brother Nick Gibson says

The brother of Australian cancer faker Belle Gibson has said his sister should be in prison for conning millions of people – and making hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

26/04 ASX dives as RBA rate hike in play

Australian shares dived on Friday in one the largest single session declines of the year, as fears intensified that the Reserve Bank would have to resume its aggressive run of rate hikes.

26/04 Mega $60bn deal set to reshape Australia

Mining giant BHP has proposed a transformative $60bn takeover bid for coal and copper rival Anglo American in a deal that would reshape Australian and world mining.

25/04 Moment Belle Gibson’s best friend realised she was lying about having cancer

The former best friend of Belle Gibson has recalled the moment she realised the Melbourne cancer faker was conning millions of people – and making hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

22/04 What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia

This Anzac Day thousands of Australians and New Zealanders will come together at services across the nation to reflect on those who died and the sacrifices made by our veterans and serving Defence Force members.

19/04 When stores will open this Anzac Day

Thousands of Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s service men and women at Dawn Services across the country.

18/04 Australia’s best airport named as big changes made to Qantas terminal

Melbourne Airport has been named the best in Australia and the Pacific for the second year in a row.

12/04 Fears for Australian women as more die allegedly at the hands of young men

As Australia mourns the violent deaths of another five women, a growing chorus of experts has called for our attention to shift from the actions of young girls, to those of boys and young men.

11/04 Accused murderer on bail when arrested

A man accused of murdering an ex-girlfriend was on bail at the time of the alleged killing.

10/04 Touching act after 23yo allegedly killed by ex

The loved ones of a young woman who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend have paid tribute to her outside of her parents’ pub where she worked.

05/03 VIPs gather after millionaire’s shock death

Hundreds have gathered for the private funeral of millionaire media buyer Harold Mitchell in Victoria.

29/02 Labor Senator Linda White dies after taking leave due to health issues

The Albanese Government has confirmed the shock death of a sitting Labor Senator.

27/02 Cop’s apology after sex abuse

A police officer took away a young girl’s trust and innocence after a years-long period of sexual abuse, a court has been told.

20/02 ASX’s mixed bag as big bank wins appeal

The Australian sharemarket didn’t change too much at the close despite major upsets to several sectors, including mining and banking.

05/02 Taylor Swift ticket ‘stolen’ from account

A Taylor Swift fan has been left “heartbroken” after a devastating Ticketek “glitch” where her VIP ticket was relisted and resold without her knowledge.

03/02 Left-leaning Aussies turn against Bakers Delight after Voice vote revelation

Some left-leaning Aussies have turned against the well-known bakery chain Bakers Delight after a revelation about the company’s co-founder that left them shocked.

01/02 Credlin unleashes after ABC expose

Peta Credlin has unleashed on the ABC and the political docuseries Nemesis declaring the public broadcaster “failed to put the record straight” and left many of Malcolm Turnbull’s criticisms unchallenged.

31/01 Insurers put on notice over flood response

Australians who suffered through devastating flooding events in 2022 were let down by the insurance industry, and mistakes should not be repeated, consumer advocacy groups say.

31/01 Australia ‘unfair’ to Alan Joyce, Emirates boss says

Emirates president Sir Tim Clark believes the treatment of Alan Joyce was “unfair”.

24/01 Alan Joyce resigns from new role

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has resigned as chair of the Sydney Theatre Company just a month after the company was engulfed in controversy, sparked by actors wearing Palestinian scarves.

23/01 Winners and losers of PM’s tax promise backflip

Workers earning over $150,000 a year are the biggest losers of Anthony Albanese’s great big tax cut backflip.

15/01 Day of year most Aussies will work for free

There’s one day of this year where it appears most Aussies will work for free - but don’t blame your boss, blame the scientists who created the modern day calendar nearly 500 years ago.

12/01 Twist in woman’s $40 living room ‘cat cafe’

The animal foster organisation linked to a bizarre ‘cat cafe’ in Canberra has distanced itself from it and retrieved some of the kittens involved.

02/01 ‘Historically bad’: Bleak warning for Aussies about a bumpy economic ride in the year ahead

Australians have been warned to brace for a rough year ahead, with a range of economic forecasts painting a picture of uncertainty, instability and a “bumpy” road.

01/01 The RBA is expected to deliver interest rate cuts in 2024 in good news for millions for Aussies

Economists and financial markets are betting on 2024 to bring long-awaited relief to millions of Aussies in the form of falling interest rates.

13/12 ‘Not a bank’: supermarket cash move backed

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09/12 Australia on brink of financial ‘armageddon’

Australians are flocking to Google with their mortgage woes and one in 50 homeowners are in “severe financial stress” amid back-to-back interest rate hikes over the past 18 months.

08/12 Australia’s most expensive suburb revealed

Fresh data from property analyst firm PropTrack shows three Sydney suburbs were the most expensive to buy in across Australia in 2023.

06/12 Sports drink killer’s regret

A former firefighter has been slammed after killing a vulnerable elderly postmaster in an unprovoked service station attack.

04/12 Pregnant learner driver who mowed down a delivery driver s spared jail

Semhar Fshaye left Aaron Francis with 'life changing' crush injuries after her Toyota Yaris slewed out of control and mounted the pavement in Liverpool in December 2022

01/12 Sign 185yo Aussie brand could ‘falter’

A retail expert has warned that department store giant David Jones could “finally falter” amid a perfect storm of dire economic conditions and ongoing hardships being faced by the iconic Aussie brand.

29/11 Killer’s shock act after ‘brutal’ attack

A karaoke businessman who brutally murdered his girlfriend after she tried to end the relationship later applied for a victims of crime payout, a court has been told.

29/11 ‘Tone deafness off the charts’: Bullock lashed

Newly-minted Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has sparked an outcry after insisting at an overseas jaunt Aussies are “doing fine” despite 13 interest rate hikes.

23/11 AFL premiers post huge profit

Collingwood has posted a huge profit for the 2023 AFL season despite axeing its Super Netball team mid-year over concerns for its financial sustainability.

22/11 Final chance for Swift fans opens on Friday

Devastated Taylor Swift fans who missed out on getting tickets to the country star’s coveted Eras Tour have been offered a ray of hope, as more tickets go up for sale this week.

22/11 ‘Ridiculous’: RBA boss’ haircut claim slammed

RBA governor Michele Bullock has sparked backlash for suggesting Australians going for haircuts and dentist visits are to blame for high inflation.

22/11 Anger over death of postmaster hit by sports drink

The younger sister of a much-loved country postmaster has expressed her anger at his “slow, agonising death” after he was attacked by a drunk former firefighter.

22/11 Startling proof Australia is totally stuffed

Just about everywhere you look, there are worsening signs that Australia is no longer the lucky country.

21/11 Guide to last minute Taylor Swift Tickets

Taylor Swift fans will have one more shot at battling it out for tickets to her highly-coveted Sydney and Melbourne shows.

21/11 Six-figure income behind Australian dream

New research has revealed the stunning six-figure salary needed by Australians to buy a home comfortably.

21/11 More rate rises flagged by RBA

Delaying the Melbourne Cup Day rate hike would have risked a more aggressive increase to interest rates in the months ahead, fresh meeting minutes released by the Reserve Bank have revealed.

17/11 Moment everything changed for Taylor Swift

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05/11 Aussies outraged over Ange Postecoglou photo with Collingwood gun

Ange Postecoglou is on top of the football world, but not every Aussie is happy with him right now.

04/11 Billionaire heiress spotted at local Aussie mall

Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer has been spotted at Bondi Junction shopping centre, and I guess that means she’s almost just like us.

02/11 Man accused of killing mum of four named

A man accused of murdering a central Victorian mother has been named in court.

30/10 ASX sinks to 12-month record low

The Australian share market fell to its lowest level in more than 12 months on Monday as traders grew increasingly concerned that the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war could spill over across the Middle East.

28/10 New mortgage cliff risk looms for Aussies

Despite catastrophic predictions of the fixed rate mortgage ‘cliff’ that has generated headlines for months and sowed fears of widespread defaults and increasing arrears, household borrowers have, so far, weathered the interest rate storm.

22/10 Qantas prices set to soar

Qantas flight prices are set to soar as the national airline passes on rising costs to its customers.

20/10 Aussies cutting back on eating out, holidays

Australians are cutting back on coffees and holidays as they grow accustomed to the ongoing cost of living crunch and are making deliberate spending trade-offs, new research from NAB shows.

18/10 Push to question former Qantas boss fails

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce won’t be summoned to give evidence before a parliamentary inquiry after a Senate motion to force his appearance was stymied by Labor and Greens senators.

13/10 Tina Arena pulls Oz tour night before show

Tina Arena has been forced to postpone the rest of her Australian tour dates due to illness, pulling the plug one day before she was due on stage.

10/10 Qantas chairman reveals shock resignation

Qantas chairman Richard Goyder has announced his early retirement after a turbulent few months for the embattled Australian airline.

10/10 Alan Joyce ‘will appear’ before Qatar probe

Former Qantas chief Alan Joyce will still be required to front up before a senate committee when he returns to Australia, despite a final report having already been handed down.

09/10 Magpies to play hardball over Adams trade

Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says the Magpies will be “pragmatic and real” about vice-captain Taylor Adams’ desire to leave for the Swans but will drive a hard bargain to make the deal happen.

08/10 Collingwood veteran requests shock trade after Grand Final heartbreak

Collingwood’s Taylor Adams has officially requested a trade to the Sydney Swans.

07/10 WAG’s awkward red carpet moment

The wife of a AFL player had an awkward moment on the red carpet at the football club’s awards night after her dress revealed more than she bargained for.

06/10 Map exposes suburbs voting No in Voice

A leading Australian pollster has revealed the startling socio-economic divide between the suburbs expected to vote No in the Voice to parliament referendum and the suburbs likely to swing Yes.

06/10 14 things you need to know about the Voice

In just over a week, Australians will know whether they are to have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in the country’s constitution.

28/09 Big mistake Aussie travellers are making when heading overseas

A travel insurance expert has revealed the big mistake Aussies commonly make when securing cover for their trip – they don’t do it quick enough.

26/09 Aussie city’s rent crisis laid bare

A Senate inquiry into the cost of living has heard rents in Perth will continue to rise well into 2024, as housing supply remains a major issue.

20/09 ASX jitters ahead of Fed call

The Australian share market recorded its third consecutive day of losses on Wednesday, with the local benchmark weighed down by a drop led by energy stocks.

20/09 Qantas ex-boss’s eye-watering payday

Alan Joyce has received $21.4 million in pay for his role as Qantas chief as his time at the company comes to an end.

19/09 Yes campaign rolls out ‘critical’ tool

Young people across the country are being urged to pick up their phone and help persuade their relatives to vote Yes in the upcoming Voice referendum.

19/09 Big mistake Yes side has made in Voice

A leading Australian pollster claims the Yes campaign has made three crucial mistakes in the lead-up to the Voice to Parliament referendum as support continues to slide.

17/09 ‘Unfair’: Qatar Airways breaks silence

Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has branded the Albanese government’s decision to reject more flights for the airline as “very unfair” ahead of an upcoming inquiry into the call.

15/09 Millionaire developer who said blue-collar workers are overpaid, need to experience ‘pain’ apologizes

A millionaire property developer who told Aussie tradies they are being “paid too much” and that workers need to “experience pain” has issued an apology.

14/09 Horror new poll for the Voice ‘Yes’ campaign

The outlook for supporters of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament looks increasingly bleak ahead of the October referendum, with the latest polls estimating the No campaign is now leading in every state.

14/09 ‘Brutal’ way Qantas sacked 1700 workers

A former Qantas worker has detailed the “brutal moment” he and 1700 others learned their jobs would be outsourced over a loudspeaker in their lunch room.

12/09 Millionaire unloads on lazy tradies

A millionaire property developer who bluntly told millennials they could not afford to buy a house because they ordered too much smashed avocado in cafes has warned Aussie tradies they are being paid too much to do too little.

12/09 ABC host shuts down MPs Qantas remark

Moments after laying into Qantas, a panel of Australian MPs have had to raise their hands confessing they are members of the invite-only Qantas Chairman’s Lounge.

10/09 ‘Debacle’: Qatar questions left unanswered

Richard Marles has revealed he was not consulted on the decision to reject Qatar’s bid to double flights to Australia, despite being repeatedly asked to justify the move in a “debacle” of an interview.

08/09 Bombshell admission over Comm Games’ future

The federal government has not reached out to Australia’s peak Commonwealth Games agency to discuss next steps, a bombshell senate inquiry has heard.

08/09 BDSM slave’s ‘merciless’ hammer attack

The reason a slave “snapped” and brutally killed his dominatrix’s boyfriend in a 10-minute attack will remain a mystery, a court has been told.

08/09 ‘Shocker’: Big thing Yes campaign got wrong

OPINION

08/09 Qantas investors question Alan Joyce’s early exit

Qantas’ major superannuation investors are questioning former CEO Alan Joyce’s reported $24 million golden handshake after his early exit from the company this week.

06/09 New CEO Vanessa Hudson’s plan to clean up Qantas mess

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson says she is putting customers first as she embarks on the challenge of repairing the airline’s reputation.

06/09 Former Qantas pilot blasts exec bonuses

A former Qantas pilot of 34 years has laid into the airline’s governance, saying it’s “unimaginable” for management to receive pay boosts “while the airline is failing to perform”.

05/09 Qantas wobbles on Joyce exit

The early exit of embattled Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce saw the airline’s share price wobble when markets opened on Tuesday morning.

05/09 Qantas boss Alan Joyce retires early

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has announced he will step down early from his role, two months ahead of schedule.

03/09 Grim new poll spells doom for the Voice

Support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has dipped again, while the number of those intending to vote No has risen to an outright majority for the first time in a new poll.

03/09 What’s on the parliament agenda?

Employment minister Tony Burke will push ahead with sweeping changes to Australia’s workplace laws to kick off a fortnight-long sitting in Canberra this week.

03/09 Alan Joyce rewarded $10 million in shares

Outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was rewarded with $10 million worth of bonus shares for guiding the airline through the Covid-19 pandemic.

03/09 Dutton lays into Qantas’ ghost flights scandal

Opposition leader Peter Dutton believes Qantas has “tarnished its brand” following allegations the airline sold tickets on 8000 flights it had already cancelled.

02/09 PM: Taxpayers deserved better of JobKeeper

The former Coalition government should have better designed JobKeeper to ensure taxpayers were better protected, the Prime Minister has said.

02/09 Grim reality of ‘great Aussie dream’

Housing affordability is at its worst level in three decades, with the average Australian household able to afford just 13 per cent of the market.

01/09 Qantas boss on course for crash landing

Two and a half-billion dollars.

01/09 Qantas cracks down on exclusive lounge membership list

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is said to have reviewed the criteria for membership of the airline’s invite-only Chairman’s Lounge.

31/08 Qantas boss’ plea after credit backflip

Qantas has revealed it will scrap caps on Covid credits and offer some passengers a cash refund as the airline faces legal action.

31/08 Qantas massive policy change on refunds

Qantas Airways will scrap the expiry date on flight refunds for $370 million of flights cancelled or disrupted due to the border closures during Covid-19.

31/08 ‘Sweetheart deal’: Dutton slams PM, Joyce

Peter Dutton has accused the Prime Minister of striking a secret “sweetheart deal” with Qantas boss Alan Joyce.

30/08 How to claim unredeemed Qantas and Jetstar flight credits

There are still at least $470 million in unclaimed Qantas and Jetstar Covid-era travel credits that will expire at the end of the year — while Virgin has $400 million.

29/08 Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka slams Qantas for flight prices

Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka has called on the government to allow more Qatar Airways flights to land in Australia, saying it would lower airfares and boost tourism.

29/08 PM weighs in on Qantas’ $370m cash grab

Anthony Albanese has called on airline giants Qantas and Jetstar to return $470m in owed flight credits to customers.

28/08 Minister refuses to repeat Qantas profitability claims

Transport Minister Catherine King has backed the government away from a junior minister’s assertion she blocked Qatar Airways’ application for an extra 28 flights a week done to protect Qantas’ profitability.

28/08 ASX reverses fortune as Qantas grilled

The Australian share market has bounced back from a six-week low thanks to a boost from retail sales and an offshore rebound.

28/08 Last ditch effort to keep Comm Games in Aus

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate will continue his campaign to have the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in the Queensland city, asking a federal Senate inquiry to call a round table to discuss options.

28/08 Major firm lashed for Comm Games ‘cop out’

Senior partners at Big Four consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) have been accused of being in breach of Senate rules after the bulk of questions remained unanswered during a government probe into Victoria’s cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

20/08 Probe into 20yo’s ‘violent’ death in Africa

The “violent” death of a young Australian volunteer in Mozambique has been ruled a homicide by police in the African nation — seven years after her body was found.

19/08 Killer’s admission after sports drink attack

Just hours after leaving an elderly man lying on the ground in pain, a dad told police his memory of the attack was blurry but he’d “cop” it.

17/08 Man charged after woman’s death

A man has been charged after allegedly killing a woman in Melbourne’s west earlier this month.

10/08 Damien Hardwick’s first Gold Coast signing target emerges

The cart has been put before the horse at the Gold Coast Suns with Damien Hardwick’s first signing target revealed.

08/08 TV singer’s killer boyfriend to ‘die in jail’

The family of slain Melbourne woman Joanne Howell have called for “justice” as her killer former boyfriend returns before a court.

07/08 Graph shows why Yes campaign is doomed

Voters in mortgage belt suburbs who are “starting to lose their homes” are increasingly turning against the Voice because they are “annoyed” political leaders are spending so much time talking about the referendum, a leading pollster says.

03/08 Terrorist’s bid for jail cut rejected

A twice-convicted terrorist, who once plotted a Christmas Day attack in Melbourne’s CBD, has had his bid to walk free from prison early rejected.

31/07 ABC journo insults female reporter on hot mic

ABC journalist Stephen Dziedzic has been caught sharing his thoughts on colleagues and describing Sky News’ Sharri Markson as “a pit bull” and “unhinged”.

25/07 Pressure on Dan to ‘set record straight’

Daniel Andrews could be called to give evidence before a federal parliamentary committee in the wake of the cancelled Commonwealth Games.

21/07 Sad new ‘age limit’ to buying a home

Trying to buy a home is hard enough in Australia. Now, it appears, there’s a time limit too.

20/07 Hanson’s bold solution for Great Aussie Dream

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has set the record straight on why she believes banning foreign buyers is the only solution to overcoming Australia’s relentless housing availability crisis.

19/07 ’Disrespectful!’: Games boss tears into Dan

A senior official for the Commonwealth Games has called Dan Andrews “disrespectful” and questioned his claims that the event would cost up to $7 billion.

19/07 Proof Victorians have officially lost it

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18/07 ‘Heinous’: Mum’s boyfriend killed toddler

Just one hour after leaving home for a cleaning job, a Melbourne mother, already on edge, knew something wasn’t right.

18/07 Commonwealth Games bombshell cost update ‘does not add up’

The plug has been pulled on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria.

16/07 Major move to curb state’s gambling harm

Sweeping gambling reforms aimed at minimising pokies-related harm are set to be rolled out in Victoria.

11/07 ‘She’s gay’: Excuse after cop allegedly touched

A Victorian police officer was told it was “OK” he had his penis touched by a senior sergeant because the alleged culprit was “gay,” a court has heard.

04/07 Hidden message in RBA decision you missed

ANALYSIS

23/06 Man photographed murdered wife after strangling her, moving her body: ‘Inexplicable’

A court has been told of the act a man performed after killing his wife, with the woman’s loved ones tearfully saying it was not how she deserved to be remembered.

23/06 Melbourne beats Sydney in global ranking

Melburnians may be feeling a little cocky this morning, after the Victorian capital beat interstate rival Sydney in an age-old battle: Which city is more liveable.

17/06 Dan calls for support on Voice

Daniel Andrews has warned of the shared “cost of failure” should the Voice Referendum falter, addressing the packed Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday.

14/06 Slain woman wanted boyfriend out: court

Slain Melbourne woman Joanne Howell was “pale and shaky” the day she died, a court has heard.

08/06 ‘Just 1000 listeners’: ABC ratings collapse

The ABC’s flagship radio program has continued to plummet in the ratings, averaging as low as “just 1000 listeners” in one capital city.

07/06 Lowe grilled for ‘embarrassing’ summit song

An uplifting song choice at a Sydney financial summit left Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe a little red faced, with its lyrics quite contrary to how Australians are feeling about a 12th rate rise.

05/06 Buddy primed for milestone despite failed plans

Sydney coach John Longmire concedes Lance Franklin has played more than planned so far this season but says the superstar forward is primed for his 350th game on Thursday night.

01/06 Foreign investors solution to rental crisis

A prominent buyers agent has proposed a controversial solution to Australia’s rental crisis, arguing a boost in foreign investors could cure the nation’s unhealthy property market.

31/05 Aussies insist on ‘moving in’ with Philip Lowe

Struggling Australians have hit back with force at the Reserve Bank governor’s “out-of-touch” solution to the country’s housing crisis, arguing he should take his own advice before telling others to get a roommate.

21/05 Surprising name in race to replace Stan Grant

ABC bosses have reportedly narrowed down options to find a replacement for Q+A host Stan Grant who is due to step aside from presenting duties following Monday night’s program after he was targeted with racist abuse.

18/05 ‘We’ve got 200 jobs — pull your finger out!’

A restaurant owner has invited unemployed Melburnian Jez Heywood to apply for one of nearly 200 vacancies, saying he’s “struggling” to find workers and slamming the Jobseeker increase as “ridiculous”.

17/05 ‘Old excuse’: New threat to JB Hi-Fi

Major retailers such as JB Hi-Fi are facing the threat of investors voting against the election of male directors because they have failed to meet expectations that 30 per cent of their board are made up of women.

17/05 Unemployed Aussie turns down job offer

An unemployed Melburnian who complained about the $20-a-week increase to Jobseeker has clashed with Ben Fordham in a fiery interview on radio, after the 2GB host last week told the graphic designer to “get a job”.

16/05 Father’s blunt message for unemployed graphic designer

An unemployed Melburnian who complained about the $20-a-week increase to JobSeeker has hit back after experiencing a wave of backlash over his criticism of Australia’s welfare system.

12/05 ‘Get a job!’: Fordham rips into ‘dole bludgers’

2GB host Ben Fordham has unloaded on “dole bludgers” after this week’s increases to welfare payments in the federal budget, angrily telling one unemployed Melburnian to “get a job”.

09/05 Unexpected buyers take over Melbourne

It’s often been said Chinese property buyers are dominating Australia’s real estate scene, but experts say a different investor with an unexpected approach is overwhelming one state’s housing market.

03/05 ‘Crushing’: Finance guru’s fury after hike

A leading finance expert has unleashed a scathing attack on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to hike interest rates for an 11th time, labelling the move a “slap in the face” for mortgage holders.

02/05 RBA hands down interest rate decision

The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent in a shock move that’s shot the cash rate to an 11-year-high.

25/04 Influencer slammed for weird Anzac tribute twerk

An Aussie influencer has caused a stir online after posting a video of her twerking “for the troops” on Anzac Day.

21/04 Female jockey’s eerie call before her death

A young jockey killed when she was thrown from her horse during an early morning ride had shared concerns about the risk of training in the dark, a court has heard.

20/04 Illegal game to return to pubs next week

Aussies will pour into pubs across the country to play two-up after hundreds of thousands flock to Anzac Day services to pay tribute to diggers past and present.

15/04 New man and baby on the way for Iran detainee

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who spent more than two years locked up in a notorious Iranian prison, has announced that she has a new man in her life, ABC host and comedian Sami Shah - and they’re expecting a baby.

12/04 Debutant silver lining for injury hit Swans

Sydney coach John Longmire has called for an end to “not healthy” speculation over Paddy McCartin’s future as the Swans prepare to unveil a debutant on Friday night.

31/03 First electoral test for Albo, Dutton

The Liberal party is expected to hold on to the federal Melbourne seat of Aston in the first electoral test for both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

31/03 ‘Suffer, you dog’: Killer of pregnant woman jeered

A “jealous” Melbourne man who murdered his pregnant former partner has been sentenced to 25 years prison over what was described as a conscious decision to kill her in the wake of her decision to leave him.

31/03 Aussie business’ ‘rent’ discount could solve housing crisis

The solution to Australia’s deepening housing crisis lies in millions of homes around the country, if we can open our doors to new ways of classic shared living arrangements.

31/03 Question Dutton doesn’t want to face

Peter Dutton is facing a critical test of his leadership in the Aston by-election but the opposition leader is playing down suggestions the poll could prove fatal.

29/03 Obama’s next stop on speaking tour

Former US president Barack Obama has touched down in Melbourne ahead of the second night of his sold-out Australian speaking tour.

27/03 Albo’s deal to save election promise

A deal to save one of Anthony Albanese’s key election promises has been struck, paving the way for the government’s signature climate policy to become law.

20/03 Major issue Aussie home buyers ignoring

New Aussie homeowners are less concerned about wild weather and more interested in finding the best coffee spot when researching their new perspective suburb.

20/03 Sign homebuyers aren’t holding back

There’s still some signs the property market remains healthy despite some grim outlooks from market analysts.

11/03 Baby toy recall over serious choking hazard

A popular baby product sold at david Jones has been recalled over a potential choking hazard which could cause “severe injury or death”.

10/03 Robodebt ‘gathered momentum’ under Morrison

The head lawyer in charge of the Robodebt Royal Commission has highlighted the “human toll” of the scheme its operation, and the “impenetrable bureaucracy” victims were confronted with when they sought to understand why they had been hit with often crippling Centrelink debts.

10/03 Money guru’s huge cash offer to homeowners

Struggling homeowners are set to get the cash injection they deserve thanks to a leading finance expert opening his wallet in a bid to ease the burden of rising interest rates.

09/03 Libs leader tries to suspend parliament

Victoria’s state parliament has erupted into chaos following efforts to suspend parliamentary debate and divert attention to a newly unearthed scandal.

09/03 Mum’s desperate injecting room plea

The mother of a Melbourne man who died from a heroin overdose in a CBD laneway has said another safe injecting room is the only way to prevent similar tragedies.

01/03 Major problem facing Australian city

While Melbourne has clung to its “formidable” reputation, widening disparities in quality of life between the inner and outer suburbs have revealed a “tale of two cities” in Australia’s soon to be largest city.

27/02 ‘Unconvincing’: Shock robodebt admission

There were no reasonable arguments in support of the income averaging process which formed the centrepiece of the former federal government’s disastrous robodebt scheme, a royal commission has been told.

23/02 South Park creators break silence on lawsuit threats after Harry and Meghan episode

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone appeared on a podcast on Thursday to discuss the cartoon’s legacy and many uproars over the years, just a week after bashing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

21/02 Aussies who risk losing super concessions

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government risks further budget pressure without a rethink of Australia’s superannuation system.

20/02 Mum’s plea after woman, 20, dies in Africa

The family of a young Melbourne woman killed in suspicious circumstances while volunteering in Mozambique has pleaded with Australian authorities to help them get “some sort of closure”.

20/02 Mum’s plea after woman, 20, dies in Africa

The family of a young Melbourne woman killed in suspicious circumstances while volunteering in Mozambique has pleaded with Australian authorities to help them get “some sort of closure”.

20/02 Collapsed company slapped with $15m fine

An Australian company that collapsed last year has been hit with a damning Federal Court judgment and slapped with a $15 million fine, with the court describing the failed firm as the “unacceptable face of start-up capitalism”.

13/02 Infuriating reason woman can’t sell her home

A landlord is feeling helpess after a tribunal ruled in favour of tenants who won’t vacate her property which she wishes to sell for health reasons.

09/02 Australia sends aid to earthquake disaster

Australian disaster relief teams are preparing to leave for Turkey and Syria to assist in the wake of the deadly earthquakes.

09/02 ‘Rogue renters’ steal 16k from landlord, living rent-free

A Melbourne landlord has lost over $16,000 in rent and almost had his home repossessed by the bank, after one of his tenants failed to pay the lease on his property for over 209 days.

09/02 ‘Rogue renters’ steal 16k from landlord, living rent-free

A Melbourne landlord has lost over $16,000 in rent and almost had his home repossessed by the bank, after one of his tenants failed to pay the lease on his property for over 209 days.

08/02 Worst suburbs for mortgage stress

Australians living in wealthy suburbs are starting to struggle with home loan repayments, as new data reveals the latest interest rate hike has put a further 100,000 households under mortgage stress.

07/02 Aussie company underpaid workers $4.8m

An Australian company will back-pay more than $4.8 million to over 3400 employees nationally and also fork out $100,000 into a government fund.

02/02 Doc with wheelchair-bound wife ‘needed sex’: court

A Melbourne doctor allegedly raped a woman because his wife was wheelchair-bound and he needed to have sex, a jury has been told.

31/01 Sad truth behind Celeste’s transformation

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30/01 40,000 Chinese students could come to Aus

A shock decision by the Chinese government could see 40,000 Chinese students flood Australia, with a recent surprise ban on citizens studying online at foreign universities.

26/01 Truth about Alice Springs ‘dogwhistling’

As Alice Springs’ horrifying crime crisis grips the nation, a debate is raging over what’s really going on.

23/01 ‘Sheer terror’: Nightmare robodebt letter

An elderly pensioner has revealed how her life was turned “upside down” after being told she had to pay back Centrelink $65,000 as part of its bungled robodebt scheme.

17/01 The forgotten people of the jobs boom

Some Australians are being locked out of the employment market despite record-high levels of job vacancies, according to a new report urging the federal government to do more to help.

02/01 Global banks make chilling prediction

Chaos and disappointment defined the global economy in 2022 – and now the top banks have predicted more financial headaches this year, albeit with a few silver linings.