Government backs down on charging older Australians $50/hour for showers

The federal government has moved to dump a controversial decision that saw some older Australians charged $50 an hour for basic care like showering, just six months after the sweeping changes took... Read more »

Queensland Tourism Industry Council calls on government for support as tourists cancel bookings

The manager of a Far North Queensland caravan park says they have lost about $35,000 in bookings due to concerns over fuel prices and availability, as the industry calls for state and... Read more »

Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’ | Disability

National disability insurance scheme service providers will be required to undergo mandatory character checks and eligibility rules will be tightened further for children under 18, as Labor moves to curb growth in... Read more »

GM working on Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler rival with V8 power – report

General Motors is reportedly planning to take on the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler with a rugged, body-on-frame off-road SUV of its own – and unlike the Ford, it could offer a... Read more »

Wong’s flurry of talks as Albanese warns Australians will feel ‘long tail’ of war

IN BRIEF Penny Wong has held urgent talks with global counterparts as Middle East tensions continue to threaten fuel and supply chains.Anthony Albanese has warned that Australians will feel the ‘long tail’... Read more »

Woolworths accused of ‘subtle magic’ in discount campaign

Woolworths used “subtle magic” in its discount campaign to mislead customers with fake savings after briefly hiking prices, a court has heard.The supermarket giant raised prices for hundreds of items for a... Read more »

Future Silver Ferns coach, ANZ Premiership talent problem and player-broadcaster – Nathan Limm

One could look at their vastly experienced squad – with the likes of Karin Burger, Jane Watson, Te Paea Selby-Rickit and Ellie Bird – and think Wilkins potentially rode the coattails of... Read more »

Transgender doctor who left UK’s NHS after changing room controversy resurfaces in Australia

A transgender doctor at the centre of a changing room dispute that sparked a costly legal battle in the UK is now working in the NSW health system. Dr Elisabeth Upton, 30,... Read more »

Wall Street slides, oil prices higher; ASX set to inch up

Staff writers Updated April 21, 2026 — 11:12am,first published April 21, 2026 — 5:21am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add... Read more »

Melrose Place and Starship Troopers star dies suddenly aged 57

Johnny Diaz April 21, 2026 — 8:13am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add... Read more »