Embattled federal minister Alan Tudge will stand aside pending an investigation into claims made by his former media adviser that their extramarital affair was “abusive”.

A national timber pallet shortage hitting food and essential product supplies across Australia is set to escalate because of issues plaguing the timber industry in Victoria.

Adoptions have plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded due to Covid travel bans and restrictions.

AND.. a group of eight Albert Park women will hold a street party to replace a community carols event cancelled for the second year running due to Covid.