‘Doesn’t surprise me’: Tobacco black market is flourishing in Australia

NSW Independent MLC Tania Mihailuk discusses the flourishing of the illegal tobacco trade in Australia. “It doesn’t surprise me that illicit tobacco is absolutely everywhere,” Ms Mihailuk told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “Yes, you...

Options after liquidation of Neo Victoria Developments

If the company goes insolvent, the victims would need to deal with the trustee responsible for the insolvency, which introduces further requirements for successfully suing the company. Trying to find people underneath the rubble of what had been...

One person in hospital following Victoria Avenue incident

Saturday, 7 June 2025 09:39 Police say incident was contained within a family One person is in hospital and another is being dealt with by the police following an incident on Victoria Avenue in Douglas. The Isle of Man Constabulary put a police...

Tragic end for missing Queensland tourists in Tasmania: Police confirm couple found dead

A search for two missing Queensland tourists in Tasmania has ended in tragedy, with police confirming the bodies of Leannedra Kang, 25, and her partner Takahiro Toya, 26, were found near their crashed rental car in the state’s remote northeast on...

Australia's apparel imports rise 7.3% to $7.28 bn in Jul-Apr FY25

Tackling Trauma, Secrets and Family Complexities in a Tasmania-Set Murder-Mystery: Thom Green and Shannon Berry Talk 'The Survivors'

Spoiler warning: this interview incudes specifics about The Survivors if you haven't watched the full series before reading. "Being new," Thom Green offers. "If it's fresh. If you haven't tackled it before. That's always a good drawcard, right?"....

Australian woman accused of poisoning admits it’s ‘possible’ she searched online for death cap mushrooms

An Australian woman on trial for allegedly murdering three of her relatives with a mushroom-laced meal told a court it was possible she had searched online for death cap mushrooms, although she could not recall doing so.Erin Patterson (50) is...

Australia struggle to find Warner's replacement

SYDNEY: Filling the giant shoes of David Warner continues to be a headache for Australia 17 months after the bombastic Test opener retired, with Marnus Labuschagne shaping as the latest contender in the World Test Championship final against South...

Ex-Australian captain opens up on Indian cricket team's transition from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, ahead of England tour, says 'India will replace the skill side...'

The five-test tour of England, starting June 20 at Leeds and lasting until August 2025, is set to be a heavy one for fans and players alike. With senior stars Rohit and Virat having retired from the longest format of the game, the onus lies on the...

Ashes retention, a setback at Gabba, first BGT win in 10 years: Australias WTC 2023-25 journey so far

London [UK], June 7 (ANI): Australia is all set to defend its ICC World Test Championship title against South Africa in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 at Lord's. The holders of the WTC mace finished second in the ongoing cycle with a point...

Alarm grows in Australia and New Zealand as China advances in Pacific amid U.S. retreat

Open this photo in gallery:Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with the Cook Islands' Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province in late May. Donald Trump's return to power has...

What are the best nights in Australian boxing?

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‘Doesn’t stack up’: Australian review of US beef considers demand

Hunter Valley Cattle Farmer Tony Hegarty reacts to US beef imports facing an Australian review, claiming “it doesn’t stack up” considering the $3.3 billion traded last financial year. “It doesn’t stack up, their prices over there are significantly...

‘Woke morons’ will lead Australia to go ‘down the toilet’

Verve Communications Prue MacSween slams the “woke morons” who have “infiltrated” the South Australia Liberal Party to go back on their stance on cancelling net zero. “If we pursue this fantasy of net zero, we are all going to be down the toilet,”...

Tom Moody on Australia’s chances in WTC final: Many of their players have won multiple ICC tournaments…That winning mentality is ingrained in them

Compared to the Australian team, which will take the field on June 11th for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, the South African team not only lacks in the experience of playing the format but also lacks in the pedigree of playing and...

Survey reveals cost of living overtakes huge global issue among Australia's voters: 'Why is it receiving so little attention?'

Before May's Australian federal election, many voters were feeling the squeeze of rising prices. However, a warming planet remained a notable concern. What were voters concerned about ahead of the Australian election? According to Vote Compass...

Australian released from Iraqi prison after more than four years behind bars

The federal government is welcoming the release of an Australian engineer from a jail in Iraq. Robert Pether has been granted bail, emerging from a prison in Iraq after spending more than four years behind bars. Mr Pether was arrested in April...

Urgent warning to shoppers over popular product sold in Bunnings and other stores across Australia

By NICHOLAS COMINO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:30 EDT, 7 June 2025 | Updated: 02:57 EDT, 7 June 2025 Scientists have raised the alarm over a popular plant sold in hardware stores across Australia which could cause billions of dollars in...

Sports News | Ashes Retention, a Setback at Gabba, First BGT Win in 10 Years: Australia's WTC 2023-25 Journey So Far

London [UK], June 7 (ANI): Australia is all set to defend its ICC World Test Championship title against South Africa in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 at Lord's. The holders of the WTC mace finished second in the ongoing cycle with a point...

Germany’s chance in frigate deal rises—potentially at cost to Australia-Japan relationship

German shipbuilder TKMS has significantly increased its chances in Canberra’s frigate competition by partnering with Saab, an entrenched supplier of crucial equipment for Australian warships. This challenges widespread assumptions that Mitsubishi...