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The former prime minister has labelled our government vicious and unstable, singling out one man for the negativity and hatred over the last decade. KEVIN Rudd has gone on a rant,… Continue reading Kevin Rudd blames Tony Abbott and the media for Australia’s nasty political low
Australian actor John Jarratt has been charged with raping a woman in Sydney’s east in the 1970s. Police allege an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in September 1976 at a… Continue reading John Jarratt, Wolf Creek star, charged over rape allegation from 1970s
“Hi my name is Pepper, and I am here on work experience.” Townsville Hospital’s newest recruit may not have a pulse but it has won a few hearts on the… Continue reading Townsville Hospital hosts humanoid robot in Australian first trial
Scott Morrison has been chosen by the Liberal party room as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister. Mr. Morrison defeated Peter Dutton 45 votes to 40 in the secret ballot. Leadership candidate Julie… Continue reading Scott Morrison selected as Australia’s 30th Prime Minister
The Australian government has adjourned a sitting of parliament as it moves to resolve a leadership crisis that has crippled PM Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Turnbull is fighting to retain his… Continue reading Malcolm Turnbull: Australia adjourns parliament amid leadership crisis
The former boss of BHP, Paul Anderson, once said a country’s currency is a bit like its share price. If a country is in good shape its currency will be… Continue reading Australian dollar’s fall may be good news for consumers and jobs
The big insurance and wealth manager Suncorp has been forced to remove advertised claims it offered “low-fee” superannuation, after being confronted with evidence from the bank royal commission. Suncorp also… Continue reading Banking royal commission forces Suncorp to admit superannuation fees neither transparent nor low
Josh Brnjac looks like a CEO. He acts and talks like one too. So it’s not unusual that he founded and runs two companies that bring in hundreds of thousands… Continue reading Meet Australia’s teen CEO who dropped out of school at 16
The number of Chinese visitors to Australia has soared, even though there are no direct flights to Brisbane. https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1027472716658425861
Australia’s population will reach 25 million for the first time on Tuesday, according to official estimates. The milestone, driven significantly by migration, has magnified debate about the merits of a… Continue reading Australia’s population to hit 25 million for first time
An Australian TV network has said it was “wrong” to interview a far-right figure with a criminal past, after the segment set off a widespread backlash. Blair Cottrell appeared in… Continue reading Australia backlash over far-right figure’s TV interview
Professor Akshay Venkatesh has become the second Australian to be awarded the most prestigious prize in the mathematics world, the Fields Medal. Maths whizz Professor Akshay Venkatesh has become only… Continue reading Aussie Akshay Venkatesh wins ‘the Nobel Prize of mathematics’
