Telstra: Telecom giant continues glory streak as Australia's most valuable brand
Telecom giant Telstra has yet again achieved the top position in the list of Australia’s most valuable brands. The finding, which comes from an annual global survey, reveals Telstra stands at the top with an estimate brand value of US$14.3 billion (AU$18.8 billion).
Flinders Street homeless encampment: 2 arrested as police move in to clear area, protests turn intense
Two people were arrested after police moved in on rough sleepers encamping outside the Flinders Street Station in Melbourne. The construction of scaffolding and building works at the station has prompted police to ask the group of people to leave the area.
Malcolm Turnbull's donation to Liberal Party could remain secret until next year
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s personal donation to the Liberal Party in last year’s federal election could remain a secret until next year. An amount of close to $100,000 to the Liberal Party was donated by at least three Federal Government ministers.
David Archibald: Calls for One Nation candidate's removal after he labelled single mums 'lazy and ugly'
Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese has called for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to sack West Australian candidate David Archibald. The One Nation candidate referred to single parents as “lazy and ugly” in a 2015 Quadrant article.
Refugee deal: Donald Trump still considering giving deal with Australia a go-ahead
The refugee deal struck between Australia and the United States may be in jeopardy. This comes following reports that US President Donald Trump is considering if the deal involving taking refugees from Australia should be given a green signal.
Blacktown fire: Baby thrown off burning building by desperate parents caught 'like a football'
The baby who had to be thrown from a burning building in New South Wales on Tuesday morning was caught by a pair of neighbours. The incident occurred after a fire erupted in a block of flats on Brice St Blacktown. A fire erupted in the unit below the second floor flat of Luke Hayes, Kristy Morton and their baby daughter, Nevaeh.
Mandurah Liberal David Forbes steps down after controversial 'Office Nazi' tweets
David Forbes, the Liberal candidate for Mandurah, has quit in the wake of his controversial social media posts. According to a WA Liberal spokesman, Forbes has stepped down as candidate for the seat.
Travel ban: Melbourne schoolboy, born to Iranian parents, denied US visa; hopes for a review
A schoolboy from Melbourne affected by US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban is hoping his US visa application will be reviewed. This comes on the heels of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement that Australians holding dual-citizenship will be exempted from the ban.
Sydney weather: City could face worst summer in 159 years, temperatures to rise to nearly 40 degrees
Sydney will sustain another scorching day on Tuesday, with mercury levels reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius. Southerly winds will likely present a relief from the heat starting 1PM on Tuesday, but an extreme heatwave will return over the weekend.
Travel ban: Share markets hit heavily, airlines sustain worst damage
US stocks sustained a heavy blow overnight on Monday as a result of Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The Australian market also received its share of downfall. As of 7AM, the share price futures index fell 12 points at 5,5591.
Australian woman with citizenship of country on travel ban list denied entry to US
A woman who has lived in Australia for 17 years was denied entry to the United States. The woman held a dual-citizenship with one of the nations listed on US President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Queensland Rail: Independent inquiry to be conducted, Opposition calls for Stirling Hinchliffe to quit
An inquiry report of the issues surrounding Queensland Rail services will be received by the government on Tuesday. The matter, being inquired by Consultant Phillip Strachan, concerns lack of drivers, problems associated with timetables and cancellations of services on the south-east train network last year after the opening of the Redcliffe line.
Starbucks to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in light of Donald Trump's travel ban
Starbucks has announced its plans to recruit as many as 10,000 refugees over the next five years across 75 countries. The move comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban imposed on seven countries.
Susan Kiefel 'deeply honoured' by her appointment as first female chief justice in 113 years
Justice Susan Kiefel was sworn in as Australia’s first female High Court chief justice in Canberra. Taking over from the retiring Robert French, she took the oath of allegiance at an official ceremony on Monday. With this, Kiefel becomes the only woman to succeed to the highest judicial role in more than a century.
Travel ban: Australia 'working closely' with Donald Trump administration, Julie Bishop says
Australians who have dual-citizenship with countries the United States has on its banned list are being denied entry. In light of this, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said she has been “working closely” with the US.
Claremont serial killings: Accused killer Bradley Edwards makes second court appearance, case adjourned for eight weeks
The man accused of the Claremont serial killings, Bradley Robert Edwards, appeared in court for the second time on Wednesday. Following a short hearing, the case was adjourned for eight weeks.
Woman dead, seven others injured after bus crashes with truck, rolls over on NSW highway
A woman died after a mini bus with elderly people on board rolled on a highway south of Sydney on Wednesday. The incident, on the Prices Highway at Yallah, occurred following a crash with a truck. Both the vehicles were travelling north.
TPP: Treasurer Scott Morrison devises 'Australia first' policy to embrace trade, foreign investment
An “Australia first” trade policy has been devised by Treasurer Scott Morrison. This comes on the heels of the departure of United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Centrelink staff speak out against 'unfairness' of debt recovery system in open letter
Centrelink staff has come together to raise their voices against the Department of Human Services’ inconsistent data system. They say the department did not pay heed to their warnings that the system contained issues that needed to be fixed.
Trent Dumont: Charges against ALF star dropped, defence claims it was 'scandalous'
Charges of aggravated robbery against AFL star Trent Dumont stemming from a 2014 incident have been dropped. The news comes after Dumont, along with co-accused Joshua David Lomas, had pleaded not guilty to one count each of aggravated robbery.
5-year-old Quakers Hill girl dead after suspected methadone overdose
A five-year-old girl died on Sunday after what is being believed to be a methadone overdose. Her death comes five days after she was found unconscious and was subsequently transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Sydney weather: City prepares for hottest summer in 120 years, temperatures to likely rise
Sydney is bracing for the hottest summer of the last 120 years. Until Tuesday, as many as seven days have seen temperatures rise over 35 degrees Celsius.
One Nation: LNP MP Steve Dickson to lead Pauline Hanson's party in Queensland state election
Queensland MP Steve Dickson, who defected from the Liberal National Party to join One Nation, will be leading Pauline Hanson’s party in the upcoming Queensland state election. Dickson’s defection from LNP had come less than two weeks ago.
Camberwell bushfire: Emergency warning downgraded to watch-and-act, New England Highway closed
An emergency warning for a bushfire that continues to blaze west of Camberwell has been downgraded to watch-and-act. The fire has progressed towards the New England Highway and is close to the village.
PM Malcolm Turnbull urges political parties to 'protect themselves' from potential cyber security threats
Australian political parties are being urged to protect themselves from possible foreign cyber attacks. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will be holding a cyber security briefing for political parties in Canberra in February.
Barnaby Joyce: Energy targets 'reasonable' and 'achievable'; Australia will not follow US lead
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced that Australia will not follow United States’ lead on renewable energy policies. The development comes after calls were made to repeal the renewable energy target if US President Donald Trump steps away from the Paris climate change agreement.
Dreamworld tragedy: Village Roadshow witnesses slump in theme park attendance following tragedy
Village Roadshow has witnessed a significant decline in its attendance by Queenslanders in the wake of the Dreamworld tragedy where four people were killed. The decline has been more than 12 percent as compared to previous years.
Bourke St tragedy: Mourners come together to pay tribute to the victims of the horrifying tragedy
Melburnians came together on Monday to pay tribute to the victims of the Bourke St tragedy that resulted in the deaths of five people on Friday. Friends and family honoured the deceased by sharing pictures and memories.
One of two officers punched in the face, taken to hospital, while arresting carjackers in Queensland
Two suspects, a man and a woman, allegedly physically attacked two police officers as they were being arrested for trying to steal a car. The duo had ditched a stolen car previously.
Gladys Berejiklian will replace Mike Baird as NSW Premier
Gladys Berejiklian has been unanimously elected as the 45th Premier of New South Wales. Her election came unopposed. With her election, Berejiklian becomes the first Liberal female NSW premier and second woman to hold the position.
