Australian election 2025: Albanese, Dutton on day 31 of May 3 election campaign
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will leave nothing to chance in their bid to win Saturday’s federal election, with an intense final week of campaigning expected. The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader are expected to hit as many key electorates as possible in the final seven days of the five-week campaign. Opinion polls are pointing More...
This federal election, politicians need to prove their commitment to small businesses: Real Work Week
I first wrote here in 2013 that state and federal politicians should be required to undertake a week of genuine paid work experience in a small business in their electorate every year. I have shared this here More...
Kensington, NSW: Onlookers stunned in alleged stolen Coles truck crash
A man has been arrested in Sydney’s eastern suburbs after allegedly rolling a stolen Coles truck on Saturday evening. The 32-year-old allegedly kicked a police officer and tested positive to drugs and More...
1800 MEDICARE: Albo pledges free telehealth service
Anthony Albanese is set to announce a new free, nationwide 24/7 health advice line and after hours GP telehealth service called 1800 MEDICARE as his last big political gamble of the election. As the Liberal More...
Labor promises 24/7 health advice hotline with free after hours GP appointments
Sick Australians who require urgent medical attention will be able to access a free telehealth appointment with a GP on weekends and weeknights between 6pm to 8am, in a major election pitch Anthony Albanese More...
Five-year-old Staffordshire Bull terrier cross Morticia found safe after theft
A loved family dog in Melbourne has been reunited with her owners after she was stolen by a group of youths in a early morning incident. Morticia, a five-year-old white Staffordshire Bull terrier cross, was More...
Sourcing quality gifts and homewares in Bali
I and some colleagues from newsXpress are back from another buying trip to Bali. Thanks to a new local agent relationship we have sources an even better range oif suppliers to visit with and consider. This trip More...
Why I think convenience, including tobacco, is not the future for Aussie newsagencies
From my perspective, the convenience retail sector, especially when it comes to tobacco and associated products, is a competitive and challenging landscape for Australian newsagencies. This market is dominated More...
Australian rooftop solar output spikes 20 per cent, now accounts for 16 per cent of grid, new data reveals
The amount of energy generated by rooftop solar has surged by one-fifth this summer, now reaching 16 per cent of Australia’s total electricity mix. According to new data released by the Department of Climate More...
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, dies aged 41
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died aged 41. Ms Giuffre’s family confirmed the 41-year-old died by suicide in Neergabby, in Western More...
