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A Queensland Tourism Industry Council executive made controversial comments at an industry lunch, suggesting the assassination of US President Donald Trump could boost the state's hotel supply. The remarks, made before approximately 150 attendees, were immediately condemned by other speakers at the event and prompted an apology from the executive, Melanie Anderson. The Queensland Tourism Industry...

A 36-year-old man, Mahmoud Atwa, led police on an extensive pursuit across Sydney's south-west from Liverpool to Greenacre in a high-powered BMW. The chase ended on Roberts Road in Greenacre where Atwa allegedly reversed into a police constable before officers fired rubber shots and tasered him. Police discovered approximately $1,200 in cash, an allegedly stolen garage key, and four mobile phones...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly criticised the Federal Labor Government's budget for failing to address bracket creep, which occurs when wage increases push workers into higher tax brackets. Minns argues that frontline workers including nurses, teachers and transport workers are being negatively impacted by the government's approach of offering a $250 annual tax offset rather than...

Five Italian scuba divers and a local rescue diver died during a marine research expedition in a sea cave in the Maldives. The divers descended to 50 metres and failed to return after one hour and 45 minutes, with their bodies later discovered in the deepest chamber of the cave. A high-risk recovery operation involving three specialist deep divers is now underway to retrieve the bodies from the na...

The federal government's proposed trust tax changes introduce a minimum 30% tax rate on distributions from approximately 850,000 discretionary trusts in Australia. Trusts established before budget night and farming trusts are exempt from the new measures. Beneficiaries who previously paid tax at their marginal rate of 15% or lower will now face the 30% minimum, whilst those already paying above 30...

A spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta recipe uses roasted pumpkin soup as a creamy sauce base, creating a vegetarian winter meal. The dish features large pasta shells filled with fresh ricotta, wilted spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon and garlic, then baked in Coles' roasted pumpkin la zuppa soup. Courtney Rolston from Cooking with Coles demonstrates the technique, which takes approximately 20 mi...

A nationwide search is underway to find a successor to Bear, a koala detection dog who located over 100 koalas during the Black Summer bushfires before retiring earlier this year. The International Fund for Animal Welfare is seeking a rescue dog around two years old with high energy and hyper-focus to be trained in detecting the scent of live koalas in need of rescue. The organisation only recruit...

Three female participants from Married at First Sight UK have made serious sexual assault allegations against TV network Channel 4 and production company CPL during a BBC Panorama investigation. Channel 4 has commissioned an external review, shelved the next series scheduled to air in seven weeks, and removed all previous seasons from streaming. The allegations raise significant questions about du...

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached over 500 infections with 131 deaths, including one death in Uganda. The Bondembuyo species of Ebola, which has no approved vaccines or medicines, has prompted the United States to close borders to non-citizens from the affected region. The World Health Organisation is convening meetings as health experts recommend screening measures...

Donald Trump has called Iran the bully of the Middle East and reaffirmed his demand that the country have no nuclear capabilities. The US President announced he is putting planned strikes against Iran on hold, stating he hopes to avoid war but may order another significant military action. Trump made these threats while showing off a White House ballroom construction site. See omnystudio.com/liste...

A 28-year-old man has died and four others are injured following a suspected home invasion and shooting in Canley Vale, Sydney's southwest. The incident occurred around 8pm when several men allegedly broke into a home and opened fire. Family members drove the five victims to various hospitals across the city, where forensic crews are treating the scene as an active crime investigation. See omnystu...

The United States has implemented a 30-day travel restriction barring non-U.S. passport holders who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan or Uganda, as an Ebola outbreak escalates with 500 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths. The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency and is deploying experts, supplies and personal protective equipment t...

Six Australian women linked to Islamic State and their children are expected to return from Syria's El Roj camp next week, though flights have not yet been booked. The Albanese government has blocked a seventh woman from entering Australia using a temporary exclusion order. Three of four ISIS brides who returned earlier this month remain in custody, charged with historic crimes against humanity, a...

James Vlasakis, one of South Australia's most notorious criminals convicted in the Snowtown bodies in the barrel murders, has had his three-decade suppression order overturned by the state's Court of Appeal. Vlasakis was convicted of four killings in the late 1990s and provided evidence against co-accused John Bunting and Robert Wagner. The suppression order was lifted following his parole grant i...

Two people died when their car lost control and hit a tree on Princes Highway in Dandenong, Melbourne's south-east, early in the morning. The silver sedan burst into flames upon impact, killing both the driver and passenger. Police believe speed was a major factor in the single-vehicle crash, with major crash investigators attending the scene and Princes Highway remaining closed near the corner of...

US influencer Samantha Strable is facing a three-day trial next month on charges of making fraudulent residency statements to obtain hunting permits for black bears, elk, mountain lions, antelope and fishing. Strable previously sparked international controversy when a video of her handling a squealing baby wombat taken from its distressed mother during an Australian visit went viral last year. See...

Fire commissioners from across Australia warn of a deadly surge in accidental house fires during winter months, with nearly half of 4,000 residential fires last year occurring in homes without working smoke alarms. Major fire risks include faulty heating systems, lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters, and outdoor heaters brought inside that produce deadly carbon monoxide gas. Commissioners...

Kylie Minogue releases a three-part documentary series exploring her life and career, featuring never-before-seen home videos, photographs and personal archives. The documentary includes intimate interviews with Jason Donovan, Nick Cave and Dannii Minogue, and sees Kylie opening up about her early relationship with Donovan during their Neighbours days and her romance with Michael Hutchence. The Au...

Kylie Minogue releases a three-part documentary series exploring her life and career, featuring never-before-seen home videos, photographs and personal archives. The documentary includes intimate interviews with Jason Donovan, Nick Cave and Dannii Minogue, and sees Kylie opening up about her early relationship with Donovan during their Neighbours days and her romance with Michael Hutchence. The Au...

Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury is set to break the AFL record for most games played when he runs onto the MCG for his 433rd match against West Coast. The dual premiership player, Norm Smith medallist, and six-time All-Australian reflects on his career achievements and the importance of teamwork throughout his journey. Pendlebury is using the milestone to raise awareness and auction a limit...

Melbourne retailers are facing escalating violence and intimidation from organised crime groups flooding stores with black market tobacco, vapes and now bootleg alcohol containing dangerous chemicals. Store owners report being threatened with protection rackets and armed robberies in broad daylight, with the industry losing $2.5 billion over five years. The Australian Association of Convenience St...

Small business owners and young Australians are expressing concern over recent budget changes that increase capital gains tax to 47% on business sales and affect multiple wealth creation pathways including negative gearing, share investments, and employee share schemes. The changes particularly impact entrepreneurs who start businesses with minimal capital but take on significant personal risk and...

A coastal trough has brought widespread rainfall of 100 to 200 millimetres across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales over 48 hours, with Springbrook National Park recording the highest fall of 270 millimetres. Minor flood warnings are in effect for the Wilsons River at Lismore and the Nerang and Coomera rivers in Queensland, with flood watches issued for northern rivers and mid-nort...

Small business owners are expressing anger over federal budget changes to capital gains tax concessions and trust structures, creating AI-generated memes depicting the Prime Minister as an unwanted business partner claiming 47% ownership. Business owners are spending thousands on accountants and lawyers to understand the complex changes, with concerns mounting about the impact on entrepreneurship,...

Energy bills have increased by approximately 30% since the start of the year, with federal and state government rebates rolling off. Australian households are now facing bills between $400 and $500, with costs expected to rise further during winter months as heating demand increases. Simple measures like keeping blinds closed, maintaining lower thermostat settings, and reviewing energy plans can h...