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Public health authorities are warning Victorians to be on alert as measles spreads through the community at a scale that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade. Of the 23 measles cases recorded in Victoria so far this year, almost half were transmitted locally. The highly contagious viral illness often causes cold and flu symptoms, a fever and a red, blotchy rash. The highly contagious viral illness often causes cold and flu symptoms, a fever and a red, blotchy rash. (iStock) In some cases, measles can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation. “Of the first 20-odd ... Read more

An international student allegedly murdered a flatmate found in a “body box” and impersonated her to steal more than $700,000, a jury has heard. Yang Zhao today pleaded not guilty to the murder of Qiong Yan, 29, in September 2020 at their apartment in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Hamilton. But he pleaded guilty to interfering with Yan’s corpse, which was found concealed in a toolbox on their riverside unit’s balcony almost 10 months after her alleged murder. Qiong Yan’s body was found in a toolbox on her unit’s balcony almost 10 months after her death. (Nine) Crown prosecutor Chris Cook ... Read more

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal if his electricity bill has gone up since he was elected in a fiery clash where he was called a liar before conceding he lives in the Lodge where he enjoys “a life of privilege.” The Prime Minister, who famously grew up in public housing, repeatedly clashed with 2GB host and long-time critic Mark Levy on Monday morning over the cost of living, Medicare and Welcome to Country ceremonies. The radio host noted the Prime Minister’s calls for “respect” before asking if the “Australian people deserve some respect from you, Mr. Albanese, when it ... Read more

Iluka Resources will implement a Honeywell-made distributed control system at its Eneabba rare earths refinery, which is scheduled for commissioning in 2027. The refinery will work with rare earths used in defence, electric vehicles, robotics, sustainable energy and agriculture applications. Honeywell said in a statement that the refinery would make use of its Experion process knowledge system (PKS), “universal operation controllers (UOC), and advanced remote-control systems.” This will give Iluka “a fully integrated automation system” for “plant-wide control of its facility”. The vendor added that the system “will help Iluka minimise incident risks while maximising production uptime” and comes with cyber security ... Read more

Queensland man Joel Evans was seriously injured in a crash at Gillman Speedway at 3.20pm yesterday during round 3 of the 2025 ProMX championship. The event was abandoned and emergency services were called to the event. The 30-year-old was rushed to hospital, where he died last night. Tributes for the sporting identity came flooding in soon after the news. One person described his death as a “huge shock for the industry”, while another said Evans would ”leave a huge impact on people in this sport”. Last month, another rider was seriously injured. South Australia Police will be prepare a report ... Read more

Anthony Albanese has encouraged all schools to use the Netflix show Adolescence as a resource to educate boys on gendered violence, saying it is “absolutely so important” young people watch the program. The acclaimed show depicts a family after their teenage son stabs a girl to death and the role social media played in the tragedy. The Prime Minister, campaigning in Roberston on the NSW Central Coast on Monday, singled out the program as he announced more funding to fight domestic violence. He said gendered and domestic violence were part of the reason for the government’s social media ban preventing ... Read more

A clash of kings is coming. Eddie McGuire has revealed the Australian Football League plans to expand its yearly fixture to mid-October, a time usually reserved for laying turf wickets and warming catching fingers. Cricket Australia, too, is on the march. On 12 March 2027, the MCG will host a one-off Test match between Australia and England to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the first ever international Test match, a time when eyes are fixed on the AFL’s round zero. This blurring of football and cricket seasons will force sports followers to pick their poison. Which way they lean will ... Read more

A new study has found some shark bites may be an act of “survival instincts” rather than a planned attack. Scientists from Université PSL observed 74 shark bites in French Polynesia from 2009 to 2023 and concluded four were self-defence. “These bites are simply a manifestation of survival instinct, and the responsibility for the incident needs to be reversed,” Dr Eric Clua, the first author of the study, said. A shortfin mako shark. A new study has found some shark bites may be an act of “survival instincts”. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Taronga Conservation Society of Australia found there were on ... Read more

Sixteen people were killed and hundreds were injured on NSW and Victorian roads over the course of the Anzac Day long weekend this year. Over the weekend in NSW, 113 people were injured, and 295 major crashes occurred. Specialist police operations were run over the course of the long weekend to target dangerous driver behaviour such as drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving, as well as speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and mobile phone use. “During the operation across the state, police issued a total of 9,019 infringements, including 2,538 for speeding,” NSW Police said. “Police conducted 156,260 breath tests with ... Read more

A Sydney council plans to crack down on dumped supermarket trolleys by offering cheap “granny trolleys” to locals. Liverpool City Council is so sick of people dumping trolleys that it plans to start a trial to supply up to 500 personal two-wheeler shopping trolleys nicknamed “granny trolleys”. They would be sold to eligible residents such as pensioners and those without a car at a subsidised rate. Trolleys awaiting collection – or disposal – at the Liverpool City Council Depot in Sydney. (Supplied) Deputy Mayor Peter Harle said it was a retro solution to a newer problem. “While the law places ... Read more