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The fate of rock duo Tenacious D has been revealed after the band cancelled majority of their Australian tour over a joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Jack Black said the band will be back after a break while speaking at the premier for Borderlands on Tuesday. “We need to take a break. […]

Australians have lashed out at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a “cringe” social media post appearing to make light of the cost-of-living crisis. Mr Albanese posted a photo imitating the iconic So Fresh Australian compilation CD series, with the cover instead saying “so helpful, cost of living relief — Winter 2024”. In place of top […]

A young Aussie worker has issued a warning to anyone with a HECS debt after being hit with a big tax bill because of one mistake. Queensland woman Cassidy was less than impressed after completing her tax return only to discover that, instead of a nice cash boost, she actually owed more than $1500 to […]

The man police allege murdered a Ballarat mother will return to court just days after Samantha Murphy’s loved ones marked six months since she vanished. Alleged killer Pattrick Orren Stephenson, 23, is expected to appear before the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning as both prosecutors and his lawyers provide an update on how the […]

Senator Linda Reynolds has told a court she refuses to apologise to Brittany Higgins about the “lying cow” comment because of the lies that were made about her character. Senator Reynolds faced off with Brittany Higgins’ defence lawyer Rachel Young, who began cross examining the senator in her blockbuster defamation case in the WA Supreme […]

Childcare workers will finally receive a significant 15 per cent wage increase after the federal government agreed to foot the bill, but it falls short of what unions wanted. The key increase for one of the lowest paid sectors facing staff shortages will be phased in over two years, starting with a 10 per cent […]

The mother of a teen boy who has been missing since Monday has issued a desperate plea for his return, telling media she is “non-stop crying” and “praying” for his safe return. Krishank “Krish” Karthik, 16, disappeared on Monday morning, Victoria Police said, and the police and Krish’s family hold concerns for his welfare. In […]

At just six years of age, Setayesh Golshani began taekwondo following her evacuation from offshore detention on Nauru to Australia. Without formal training, the Iranian athlete turned to online videos to master the martial sport. Despite the setbacks, her ongoing determination has been widely recognised, with coach Joshua Flinn lauding her as an “outstanding young […]

The mother of rising political star Sarah Carter, who was found dead in her Melbourne home on Tuesday, has spoken for the first time since her daughter’s sudden death. Gaynor Morris revealed her daughter was set to fly to Europe with her partner Nikhil Roy on Tuesday, but never made it to the airport. Carter, […]

A $21m hearing healthcare company has gone bust, blaming a fallout with a key supplier for its woes. ASX-listed Nuheara Limited, which specialises in a wireless earbud that allows customers to augment their hearing, announced its move into voluntary administration late on Wednesday afternoon, appointing KPMG administrators to take control of the firm. “The decision […]