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23rd September 2024

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Great fur debate: Where do you stand on pets on planes?

Veterinarians and animal trainers have weighed in on Virgin Australia’s plan to fly dogs and cats in cabins between Sydney and Melbourne. POLL: HAVE YOUR SAY

Virgin’s trial mirrors the evolving role pets have in our families

Virgin Australia’s new trial allowing some pets in the cabin is a significant social experiment and could pave the way for animals being allowed in more public spaces, writes Dr Sa...

Virgin’s pet trial makes air travel a ‘lottery’

By Virgin Australia allowing cats and dogs in the cabin, air travel will like a lottery, where unlucky losers will be stuck next to someone else’s companion, writes Tim Blair.

Feds fail to stop boat carrying $2.4b worth of cocaine

By chasing the wrong boat off the NSW coast, the Australian Federal Police failed to stop a $2.6 billion shipment of cocaine. Then, they failed to tell NSW Police.

$145k bill for ambassador’s first class travel

The world’s only First Nations People Ambassador — appointed by the Albanese government — took nine overseas trips amassing huge bills. See the eye-watering travel costs.

Melbourne mum diagnosed with same rare cancer that claimed life of her husband

A Melbourne mum says telling her children that she had been diagnosed with the same rare cancer that claimed the life of their dad was “profoundly difficult”, as she fights for vit...

‘Many, many months’ until bureaucrats are back in the office

Redbridge Director Tony Barry said Anthony Albanese is weighing down state governments.

New laws ban landlords from refusing renters pets

Landlords and real estate agents will no longer be able to charge renters extra fees when they pay their weekly rent or refuse pets without a good reason under proposed new laws.

Minister tells pubs and clubs regulator to stay in its lane

Minister David Harris was forced to remind the Liquor and Gaming Authority that pokies are “legal”.

Australians in economic ‘misery’ over interest rates, inflation

Australians are living through the longest period of economic “misery” in more than a decade due to inflation and high interest rates, with those on low or fixed incomes the hardes...

Gus declares Penrith premiership four-peat is inevitable

One of the sharpest and shrewdest minds in rugby league, Bulldogs boss Phil Gould, has given a self-assured NRL premiership prediction.

Principal defends school’s anti-bullying policy after student’s suicide

The principal of Santa Sabina has defended its handling of bullying, following the death of 12-year-old student, Charlotte.

On the market for 10 years: Aussie properties that just won’t sell

One homeowner has been trying to sell their property for more than a decade, earning it the unenviable title as Australia’s longest running listing. See the Top 30 list of homes th...

‘Mama please share my story‘: Little girl’s tragic suicide note

The parents of a Sydney year 7 student who took her own life have reluctantly shared their most raw and private grief in the hope it helps other children who are suffering. That wa...

How seven schoolgirls beat venture capital ‘sharks’ at their own game

Seven teen trailblazers from a Sydney girls’ school have emerged victorious in a Shark Tank-style competition, leaving the panel of would-be investors stunned by a pitch more Silic...

Buzz’s highs, lows: Cleary’s wild Super League switch rumour

In one of the crazier rumours of the rugby league season, there has been speculation Nathan Cleary is considering a move to the UK Super League. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals his highs an...

Melania’s new career move stuns

Former first lady Melania Trump has shocked her fans be unveiling a wild new career move.

Sydney and Melbourne a tale two cities and two Labor parties

While the Victorian Labor government has failed to build a rail line from the airport to the city,

Big update in raging Sydney fire

Firefighters formed a “water relay” to knock down a 200m by 300m fire that raged near an equestrian centre in Sydney’s south on Sunday.

Out-of-pocket GP costs soar for non-bulk billed patients

Australians who don’t get a bulk billed GP appointment are paying more to see a doctor under the Albanese government compared to the average over the previous decade.

The Tackle: Manly’s future in hands of gun Sea Eagles hatchling

Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold is facing several crucial selection calls over the summer, with a relatively unknown juniors rugby league and union star earmarked for a big future...

Labor seeks to ‘break’ link between gambling and sport

Labor is considering a ban on digital gambling advertising and restrictions during, and immediately before and after sporting games broadcast on television, but the federal governm...

Junior staffer’s complaint triggers Georgie Gardner inquiry

Channel 9 has launched a formal investigation into claims of a heated incident on set between top newsreader Georgie Gardner and staff when the host came off air last month.

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