A federal MP’s Facebook post about Australia Day has been slammed as ‘racist, grubby and disgusting’ but he has refused to apologise. Coalition backbencher Andrew Laming has been accused of making “racist” remarks in a Facebook post about Australia Day where he said “petrol-sniffing” and...
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‘Chaos’: Wild twist after Spanish slam
Spanish tennis has been forced into an Australian Open backflip after a letter became a reminder of just how quickly things change. The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) has backflipped from the criticism of the Australian Open quarantine measures after a Spanish player tested positive...
James Cook’s little known secret letter
January 26 is a defining date in our history, yet one that deeply divides our nation. The aspiration of our national day is to celebrate our shared values and freedoms. However, as more and more Australians embrace opportunities to learn about our First Nations cultures,...
Angela Mollard: Why city living is massively overrated
Oh dear, I have become one of those people. You’ll have seen them if you’ve managed a few days away in a coastal community. Perhaps, like me, you also are one. We’re pretty recognisable in our linen shorts and raffia thongs with our salt-encrusted hair...
Spain backflip after calling for quarantine changes as cases contain UK strain
The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) has backflipped from the criticism of the Australian Open quarantine measures after a Spanish player tested positive for COVID-19. It comes after Spain’s Paula Badosa apologised after revealing she tested positive for coronavirus while in quarantine ahead of the...
Cops stop anti-mask protesters at Westfield
Anti-mask protesters have been stopped from storming a Westfield for the second straight week after police blocked them from entering. A group of anti-mask protesters have been stopped from storming a western Sydney shopping centre for the second straight week after police turned them away....
WA police examine deaths of two aged care residents
Police are examining the deaths of two aged care residents in Perth as part of an investigation into allegations of abuse, which were revealed by work experience students. Detectives recently launched a probe into allegations at Regis Aged Care’s Nedlands facility, in Perth’s leafy western...
Hales eyeing more runs in Adelaide
Sydney Thunder star Alex Hales is relishing two more chances to bat at the Adelaide Oval in the next two days after his magnificent century at the same venue against the Sixers. Hales’ innings of 110 from 56 balls was the key to the Thunder’s...
Labor leader asks government to ‘justify’ tennis great Margaret Court’s Australia Day recognition
Labor has called on the government to justify why tennis great Margaret Court was awarded an Order of Australia medal. Shadow health minister Chris Bowen said the 78-year-old’s stance on same-sex relationships has caused ‘hurt and anguish’ for many Australians as he questioned why such...
Heartbroken family discover man’s body
The body of a 20-year-old man who was swept out to sea has been discovered by his grief-stricken family. A man who was swept to sea by a big wave at Coffs Harbour two days ago has been found dead by his grief-stricken family. The...