Alpine A290 electric hot hatch set to be unveiled
French performance car brand Alpine will unveil its vision for the ultimate electric hot hatch next week before putting the vehicle into production in 2024. Alpine has picked up where…
Telstra and Optus told to do more for customers in financial hardship
The telecommunications industry has continually let down customers facing financial hardship, according to a new report. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has urged telcos including Optus and Telstra…
Queensland Police search for two missing puppies stolen near Ipswich
An investigation has been launched after 12 puppies were allegedly stolen from a pet playpen. Detectives allege thieves forced their way into the Pine Mountain address on the Warrego Highway,…
Kevin Darmody, 65 missing, feared croc attack, Rinyirru National Park
The shock disappearance of a Far North Queensland pub owner has reignited calls for crocodiles to be culled. Kevin Darmody, 65, was fishing with a friend at Kennedy Bend in…
Inside the bizarre conspiracy group targeting councils
It is the anti-vax, anti-Establishment, anti-government group that is targeting local councils with a campaign of conspiracies and disruption so fierce some have had to shut their doors to the…
University of Queensland wastewater study detect 7 new drugs in Australia
Seven new drug compounds, including substances which mimc MDMA and cocaine have been detected in Australian wastewater, a study has found. The research from The University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance…
Richard Marles says ‘economic coercion’ biggest risk to Australia
Economic coercion is a bigger threat to Australia than the risk of invasion the Defence Minister has warned. Richard Marles said Australia had become “much more reliant” on economic connections…
NSW weather: Warnings in place for flash flooding after 120mm of rain hits state
NSW coastal communities have been warned for the potential for flash flooding after rain inundated parts of the state, with the state emergency service receiving 133 pleas for help. While…
Road toll surges in March 2023 despite safer cars and speed cameras, pedestrian deaths up 22%
Australia’s peak motoring body has warned that “we don’t know” what’s behind a recent surge in pedestrian fatalities, as the country’s road toll soars despite ever-safer cars and speed cameras.…
Reports China plans to ‘seal off Taiwan and South China Sea from intruders
The first of Australia’s $368 billion nuclear submarine fleet won’t be operational before the 2040s. But China’s not sitting idly by. Reports suggest it is already actively working to “seal…
