The Editorial Team

Brooke RolfeAfternoon Homepage Editor

Brooke covers a broad range of general news including health, human interest, environment, current affairs and social media. She started at news.com.au after shifting from Yahoo News Australia in June 2021, having previously worked with Daily Mail Australia. In 2017, Brooke moved “over east” from her hometown, Bunbury in West Australia, where she worked for a regional newspaper after graduating with a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University in 2015.

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Retail

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci with a new electronic vehicle/truck. Picture: Supplied

Big change to Woolworths delivery

Woolworths shoppers will soon be having their groceries delivered in a different way as the supermarket launches an Australian-first system.

NRL teams

Sydney Water’s brutal Origin feud

An epic feud has broken out between the state water services for NSW and Queensland on Twitter.

Sport

Emma Pallant-Browne is one of the world’s top triathletes and yet she had her race photos criticised for showing the reality of being a woman in the sport.

‘I’m not shy’: Athlete responds to photo furore

One of the world’s top triathletes had her race photos criticised for showing the reality of what it’s like to be a woman in the sport.

Restaurants & Bars

Drivers are in a tizz over the announcement that McDonald’s at an iconic highway pit stop will shut and be replaced by Hungry Jacks.

Two of Australia’s most popular Macca’s close

Two of Australia’s most profitable McDonald’s will close and be replaced by Hungry Jacks, as part of a major shake up.

Politics

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Premier Mark McGowan speaks to media at Perth Zoo on July 10, 2022 in Perth, Australia. Perth Zoo's female Asian elephant Tricia died aged 65 on the evening of Wednesday 6 July after her health rapidly deteriorated due to old age. She was one of the oldest elephants in captivity in the world. Tricia was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on January 24, 1957, and arrived at Perth Zoo in 1963. She was named after the 1962 Miss Australia winner Tricia Reschke. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

‘Praise be’: Aussies celebrating Premier’s exit

Australia has reacted following the sensational resignation of Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan.

Retail

Anger over Woolies Rewards scheme changes

Shoppers are up in arms after Woolworths announced a suite of changes to its popular Everyday Rewards Extra program.

Current Affairs

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Lisa Wilkinson arrives ahead of the 2021 AACTA Awards Presented by Foxtel Group at the Sydney Opera House on December 08, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for AFI)

Ten to keep Wilkinson off TV until 2024

Lisa Wilkinson will reportedly continue receiving her full salary while remaining off screens until next year.

NSW & ACT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - September 22: A view of the Grand Concourse at Central Station, Sydney. (Photo by James Gourley/The Daily Telegraph)

Grand underground cavern opens in Sydney

Last week’s building fire that shut down part of the precinct surrounding Sydney’s Central Station has not stopped the opening of a new concourse.

Retail

Habit Woolies AI camera doesn’t allow

Woolworths has quietly introduced a process that makes it a little tricky to pay for groceries if you’re sharing a trolley with someone.

Australian Economy

There’s more bad news on the horizon for tenants as landlords indicate their intention to hike up rent prices even further.

‘No choice’: Landlords’ grim scenario

Australians have been warned to prepare for further rent increases as landlords’ intentions for the coming months are laid bare.

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