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Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has re-emerged as a powerful figure in the media industry after backing former Seven West Media executive Bruce McWilliam’s growing stake in Southern Cross Media.Companies linked to Rinehart revealed on Wednesday that she entered...

Victoria’s former deputy police commissioner, Wendy Steendam, has been appointed to lead the state’s new childcare watchdog as the government moves to restore confidence in the sector following a series of abuse allegations and regulatory failures.Steendam will head the...

An unsolicited email campaign linked to 2eziclub.com.au, advising recipients have been approved for a “FAST CASH” payment loan, has drawn attention.Critics question whether the company’s tactics blur the line between aggressive marketing and potential non-compliance with Australia’s...

Victorian households will be offered up to three hours of free daytime electricity from October under a state government plan aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and reshaping energy use patterns.The scheme is expected to deliver savings of up to...

Newly released freedom of information documents show the Allan Government allocated substantial taxpayer funds to cultural events throughout 2025, with the Premier's Multicultural Gala Dinner accounting for $438,063 alone.The gala's itemised expenses included $340,110 on event production and entertainment,...

Australians are already struggling to fill up their cars as petrol prices surge due to the war in Iran, and there are fears the cost of filling a prescription could spike next.Logistical issues and supply shortages could see the...

Victoria’s escalating crackdown on illicit tobacco is set to intensify, with the Victorian Government preparing new powers that would allow authorities to shut down businesses caught selling illegal cigarettes, as millions of dollars’ worth of products continue to be...

Passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne faced a tense moment this afternoon when a fire broke out inside the cabin as the aircraft prepared to land at Melbourne Airport after a PAN call was made...

The Victorian Government is injecting $4 million into Mortgage Stress Victoria, expanding free legal and financial services for homeowners under pressure.The initiative, starting 1 May 2026, raises the eligibility income threshold from $75,000 to $90,000, allowing more middle-income...

Disruptions in global supply chains are beginning to reverberate across the country, prompting the federal government to release up to 20% of Australia’s Minimum Stockholding Obligation.The move could inject roughly 762 million litres of petrol and diesel into the...