Scott Morrison has refused to confirm or deny that a prisoner swap secured the release of Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, saying other Australians could be put at risk if he did. The Prime Minister held a virtual press conference about Dr Gilbert-Moore’s landmark release from...
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Hero doctor who saved SA in ‘disbelief’
The doctor who caught South Australia’s potentially deadly second wave of coronavirus has been hailed a hero — but Dr Dharminy Thurairatnam insists she was simply doing her job. Dr Thurairatnam was working at Adelaide’s Lyell McEwin Hospital on a busy Friday night on November...
Kaley Cuoco’s new thriller proves we underestimated her
When you’re talking about someone as famous as Kaley Cuoco, it’s hard to use the word “underrated.” The woman starred in 279 episodes of the most popular sitcom of our time. Unknown, she is not. But just because we’ve been watching Cuoco for years that...
Why Qantas vaccine rule may not matter for international flights
It was the captain’s call heard around the world. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce split opinions in Australia, sparked headlines overseas, and even prompted a word of caution from the International Air Transport Association when he said COVID-19 vaccination would be a “necessity” for all...
Donald Trump refuses to defer executions to Biden administration
If Joe Biden gets his way, there will never again be the need for the federal execution chamber at Terre Haute, Indiana. The incoming President has made it clear that after his inauguration, he will eliminate the death penalty for federal death row inmates and...
Shorter quarantine period could be considered
It may be feasible to reduce Australia’s mandatory quarantine period to five days under certain circumstances, an expert says. Melbourne University epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely told news.com.au that it wouldn’t be a good idea for all travellers but there were some situations where it could...
Police officer who posted racy photos on holidays resigns citing ‘bullying’
A police sergeant who posted racy snaps of herself travelling the world while signed off on sick leave has resigned from the force, blaming ‘bullying’ colleagues. Leanne Carr, who became a ‘poster girl’ for Lincolnshire Police during her 14 years with the force, announced her...
Kim Jong-un’s rich nephew vanishes
North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un’s rich nephew has reportedly been taken into protective custody by the CIA. Kim Han-sol is the son of Kim’s half brother Kim Jong-nam — who was allegedly murdered on orders of the dictator using a nerve agent in 2017. It...
Kim Jong-un’s rich nephew Kim Han-sol goes missing ‘after meeting with CIA’
North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un’s rich nephew has reportedly been taken into protective custody by the CIA. Kim Han-sol is the son of Kim’s half brother Kim Jong-nam — who was allegedly murdered on orders of the dictator using a nerve agent in 2017. It...
Rodd’s homecoming has trainers lining up
Having spent most of this year away from his family, Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd is returning home to Queensland, in a significant boost for the local riding ranks. Rodd has long maintained he would return to Queensland and while the 38-year-old still has...