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Australian beauty and makeup company MCoBeauty has issued an urgent recall of one of its most popular products. Batch A23A07,A23A08, and A23A10 of the brand’s Lip Light Shine Gloss – which is sold at Woolies as well as Big W and Chemist Warehouse – “do not comply with the mandatory safety standards”, according to an […]

A union leader has justified the hefty salaries awarded to traffic controllers on major projects in Victoria, with some earning as much as $206,000 annually. Industry whistleblowers report that some CFMEU-affiliated traffic controllers working on Victoria’s Big Build projects, which include all current road and rail infrastructure developments in the state, are receiving the six-figure […]

Queensland Police has offered a $500,000 reward for new information on the 1998 murder of pregnant sexworker Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Henry, with her daughter imploring anyone with information to speak out. The then 30-year-old’s body was discovered at Bygotts Rd in the Brisbane suburb of Samford, face down on the gravel reserve. She suffered several wounds […]

A last effort bid to resolve a defamation case between Senator Linda Reynolds, her former staffer Brittany Higgins and fiance David Sharaz is underway in the WA Supreme Court. The feuding parties will take part in a mediation session to try and settle the claim before the matter goes to trial in July. Senator Reynolds […]

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has accused the Coalition of “misleading” the public over record migration as leaders leap to point the blame over who is responsible for housing shortages. Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles has supported Peter Dutton’s proposal to slash Australia’s permanent migration intake down to 160,000 to free up housing supply. Mr […]

Get ready for the ultimate escape exploring sparkling turquoise waters, idyllic palm-tree lined beaches and coral reefs, all while enjoying the stunning amenities at a brand new $30m hotel. The Sundays, a new boutique hotel, is set to open on Hamilton Island’s palm-fringed Catseye Beach next Autumn. Imagine al fresco dining at the hotel’s waters-edge […]

The wife and daughter of missing camper Russell Hill are set to take the stand at the trial of his alleged killer Greg Lynn. Mr Lynn, 57, returned before the Victorian Supreme Court on Tuesday as the prosecution continues to call witnesses at the estimated four to six week trial. Prosecutor Kathryn Hamill told the […]

Police tracked Justin Stein’s phone to a location in remote NSW where they found the remains of allegedly murdered schoolgirl Charlise Mutten, a jury has been told. Mr Stein, 33, is facing a trial in the NSW Supreme Court at Parramatta after pleading not guilty to murder, but has admitted to disposing of the nine-year-old’s […]

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has confirmed the state is currently experiencing a severe jump in flu cases. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker said the state was currently dealing with a cocktail of elevated influenza, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases as winter approaches. “We’ve seen a significant jump in flu (cases),” she told 3AW. […]

A confidential affidavit from the assistant commissioner of the NSW Police will be tendered during the trial of an officer accused of causing the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a court has heard. Senior Constable Kristian White pleaded not guilty to a single charge of manslaughter during his arraignment at the NSW Supreme Court earlier […]