Taipan helicopter crash inquiry hears from MRH90 experts

An army major who knew airmen killed in a military training exercise last year has broken down during a public inquiry, as he hit back at “sensationalist” claims about what may have led to the fatal crash. Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock, and Corporal Alexander Naggs were killed … Read more

Rugby Australia loses more than $9 million

Rugby Australia has announced a $9.2 million loss for 2023, with the World Cup being blamed as the main reason for the major deficit. It comes just a year after the RA made a profit of $8.2 million. Operating costs for 2023 were $11.5 million due to the World Cup, which proved to be a … Read more

Oil Updates – prices fall 1% on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, US inflation concerns

Saudi Arabia committed to preserving environment, water resources, minister tells WEF DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has detailed plans for the protection of its lands and environmental resources, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture said on Sunday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Abdulrahman Al-Fadley said: “We have devised our plans based on the … Read more

MONOPOLY GO! Mortgage Mayday Tournament: Milestones, Rewards, and more

The modern-day rendition of the ever-popular Monopoly board game, MONOPOLY GO! brings out fantastic events for players this April 2024 to get more Dice Rolls to fill their bags with freebies. Speaking of it, in Tournaments, you can be more competitive and get plenty of rewards, and I am very invested in it since we have little time to think and thus … Read more

Monica Smit: Reignite Democracy Australia director’s legal defence fundraiser court fight

A prominent anti-lockdown identity is fighting allegations she broke fundraising laws while raising more than $60,000 to support her legal defence. Monica Smit, 35, and her company, Reignite Democracy Australia, are facing a contested hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after a financial backer complained he thought the fundraiser was a “scam”. Both Ms Smit … Read more

Stocks, ASX: Share market claws back gains as investors reassess interest rate path

Australian shares rebounded to start the week, posting solid gains to claw back some of the heavy losses sustained during Friday’s session, as interest-rate sensitive tech and real estate stocks rallied. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index advanced 0.8 per cent, or 61.5 points, to close at 7637.4, with all 11 industry sectors finishing in the green. … Read more

Abbie Chatfield’s expression at the end violence against women rally exposes how so many of us feel

Influencer Abbie Chatfield was seen wiping tears from her face on the weekend during a national rally against violence towards women.  Chatfield, 28, looked emotional, exhausted, and fed up as she stood alongside her rumoured new boyfriend, Adam Hyde, who is in the band Peking Duk.  Her demeanour appeared to reflect how tens of thousands of Aussie … Read more