Seedy bar where Melb teens were poisoned had Mafia links
The seedy bar where two Melbourne girls were poisoned had organised crime links to the Asian Mafia, and served methanol-laced drinks among other drugs on offer. Warning: Graphic
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UK’s move to follow Australia’s social media bans
The British government is taking action that will likely see it follow in the footsteps of Anthony Albanese and implement social media age bans for children aged under 16.
The Aussie men backing Trump
These are the Aussies who think Donald Trump will be a good president while other Australians are bracing for disaster.
PM says Putin could end ‘illegal immoral invasion now’
Anthony Albanese has made a push for peace as the G20 summit in Brazil came to a close with leaders reaching consensus only on vague commitments on Israel and Ukraine.
‘Gravely concerned’: Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian citizen Gordon Ng from Sydney was one of 45 defendants convicted in Hong Kong’s largest trial under its sweeping national security law.
Watch: Rudd breaks silence on Trump victory
Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, has made his first detailed public comments following his scathing comments on Donald Trump. See the video.
UK admits Aussie nuke pact list mistake
The British government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included on a list of countries that were expected to sign up to a US-UK civil nuclear deal.
Controversial Aussie star teams up with Trump pick
Former TV chef Pete Evans’ new cookbook for kids will be published thanks to a deal with US President-elect Donald Trump’s health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
‘Wicked problem’: Forrest backs sweeping changes to rein in Facebook
Andrew Forrest has backed sweeping changes a parliamentary inquiry has recommended to plug a legal loophole and force Facebook owner Meta and other social media giants to comply with Australia’s laws.
‘Hard to breathe’: Poisoned teens begged for help
The Melbourne best friends, who are fighting for their lives in hospital, told staff at the hostel they were staying in that they couldn’t breathe.
Rising costs, belt tightening drives surge in cafe failures
Business failures in the hospitality sector have almost doubled over the past year and are tipped to climb further as costs mount, tax debts grow and consumers tighten their belts.
Fix your problems or pay the price, regulator tells big super
Big super trustees are on notice from regulators about their failures to track death claims as the $4 trillion industry faces a much broader crackdown.
ASX 200 down 0.6pc after record high but CBA hits another record
Australia’s stock market retreats from a record high, but CBA does it again with another record high close, Analysts unpack Amcor’s Berry buy. Freight issue risks Nick Scali profit. EV volatility hits PWR Holdings profit margins.
Albo’s surprising position as Biden, world leaders miss G20 photo
US President Joe Biden and other world leaders missed a group picture at the G20 in Brazil, sparking speculation one of them was snubbing Russia.
‘Your blood will flow.’: Killer pilot’s alleged taunt to ex-wife
New details have emerged as Greg Lynn is the focus of a new police probe into the suspicious death of Lisa Lynn, whose death came at the end of their violent relationship.
New detail of where Melb teens suffered methanol poisoning
Travellers have revealed more detail about where two Melbourne teens partied before being put on life support, and what other tourists have observed.
China hails ‘turnaround’ in Aussie ties amid Trump trade threat
Xi Jinping has told Anthony Albanese that relations between our countries should be “maintained with great care”, as China seeks allies against Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Pixie Skase, widow of Christopher Skase, dies aged 83
Tributes have flowed for the one-time queen of Australia’s social set who was married to controversial businessman Christopher Skase.
Billionaire Ed Craven’s online casino sidesteps Aussie ban
Melbourne-based Ed Craven is not even 30-years-old and is already a billionaire. But the mogul’s online casino is shrouded in controversy.
Aussies deliver their verdict on Albo’s Qantas perks
Australians have voted on the Albanese government’s treatment of Qantas over Qatar Airways, with new polling also revealing the extent of electoral pessimism. Have your say.
Sad twist in Bee Gees drummer’s death
A poignant development has emerged following the death of Aussie Bee Gees drummer Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen.
Bunnings defends facial recognition cameras after privacy breach
The retail giant has been found to have invaded the privacy of hundreds of thousands of customers, technology it says was only used to protect its team and other customers from ‘violent behaviour’ | WATCH THE VIDEO
Methanol poisoning: What you need to know
Two young Aussies have been hospitalised in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s everything we know and what to look out for.
Surf lifesavers to rescue Qantas?
Qantas is hoping Surf Life Saving Australia can rescue its battered brand with a new four-year partnership.
Comanchero-linked Sydney fixer jailed in US over AN0M sting
A Sydney man, with links to suspected cocaine kingpin Hakan Ayik, will spend years behind bars after he was the first person to be sentenced in relation to the AN0M sting in the US.
‘Global turmoil’: Albo’s urgent message for the world
Anthony Albanese will urge world leaders to end the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East he says are driving hardship as the PM prepares to meet with China’s Xi Jinping at the G20.
Mining giant’s blunt warning about Australian energy costs
A global mining company’s CEO says its Australian energy bills are at least twice as much as what it pays in the US, Canada, China and India. See what that means for Australia.
Four-day week not ‘revolutionary’: outgoing SafetyCulture CEO
Luke Anear believes four-day working weeks are on the cusp of the mainstream, as he steps down as chief executive of the $2.5bn workplace software company he founded.
Resolute faces fine, giving up piece of mine in Mali standoff
Resolute Mining appears to have run the gauntlet of sending its CEO, Terry Holohan, to the troubled West African nation of Mali despite a previous security incident.
NAB sued over hardship silence: ‘2000-day wait for reply’
The corporate regulator has put banks on notice over financial hardship, launching court action alleging National Australia Bank took years in responding to borrowers in crisis.
Anthony Albanese understands what ‘struggle’ is
Former Labor minister Graham Richardson claims Anthony Albanese knows what it is like to “struggle”.
Sweeping changes to national investment fund
The Albanese government is announcing sweeping changes to Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, to “maximise its role” for the future.
‘Government overreach’: NY authorities’ ‘ridiculous’ decision to euthanise beloved squirrel
Wrong Speak Publishing Founder Adam B Coleman claims the killing of a pet squirrel and racoon by New York authorities was a perfect example…
Joe Biden still ‘mooching around’
Sky News host Chris Kenny says Joe Biden is still “mooching around” the world.
‘Lessons to be learned’ from the Democrats’ loss for Labor
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy believes the Labor Party must take “lessons” from the Democrats’ loss in the US election.
Harris campaign’s ‘tactic’ during the presidential campaign was an ‘epic fail’
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy discusses the Harris campaign spending $US1 billion on the Vice President’s failed presidential campaign,…
Labor spruiking cost-of-living relief successes ‘aggravates people’
Former speaker of the House Bronwyn Bishop slams the Labor government for downplaying the cost-of-living issue.
‘He represents the Hong Kong spirit’ – Jimmy Lai trial resumes
Dozens of people braved the pouring rain on Wednesday (November 20), queueing for seats in the public gallery to hear detained pro-democracy…
‘A very bad decision’: Penny Wong slammed over decision to vote on Palestinian sovereignty
Former Labor minister Graham Richardson slams Foreign Minister Penny Wong after she went against the recommendation from Australia’s mission…
Hugh Grant confesses to fatherhood regret
Actor Hugh Grant has given a rare insight into his regrets about being an older father to his five children.
Gisele Pelicot arrives at court for mass rape trial to applause
Supporters applauded mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot as she arrived at the Avignon court on Wednseday (November 20), with some saying they went…
Fed govt threatens social media giants with $50m fines
The Albanese government will introduce tough new laws to ban kids under 16 from social media platforms and companies found breaching the laws face massive fines.
Labor trying to ‘control the narrative’ with misinformation bill
Media lawyer Justin Quill says Labor is trying to “control the narrative” with its misinformation bill.
‘Pathetic, cruel people’: ‘Full House’ star’s solidarity gesture to friend sparks upset online
Broadcaster Dee Dee Dunleavy has hit out at the “sad, pathetic, cruel people” who are “having a go” at Dave Coulier’s former ‘Full…
‘Wrong’: Labor’s ‘ideological blindness’ to nuclear power
GXO Strategies Director Cameron Milner says Energy Minister Chris Bowen is “wrong” on nuclear power.
Donald Trump will use executive power on ‘day one’ to carry out his mass deportation promise
Filmmaker Ami Horowitz claims US President-elect Donald Trump will use executive power on “day one” of his administration to carry out his…
‘Left outrage’ over Elon Musk’s involvement with the government
Filmmaker Ami Horowitz slams the “left outrage” at Elon Musk’s involvement with the US government.
‘Extraordinary’ for Labor to have ‘contemplated’ misinformation laws
Media Lawyer Justin Quill says it is “extraordinary” that Labor even “contemplated” introducing misinformation laws.
Labor’s ‘totalitarian style’ misinformation laws are set ‘to fail’
Sky News host Sharri Markson has slammed Labor’s “totalitarian style” misinformation laws.
Exhaust Plume From Starship Test ‘Casts Long Shadow’ Over Gulf of Mexico
The exhaust plume from the sixth flight test of SpaceX’s Starship “casts a long shadow over the Gulf of Mexico” on November 19. Images…
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