Last-minute donations have helped keep the doors of a palliative care facility open in regional Queensland after fierce community outcry. The Fraser Coast Hospice, a free end-of-life care facility, announced last month it would enter voluntary administration on June 10. Board chairperson Ross Zelow said on Wednesday the decision was reversed after the facility received…
WARNING: This story contains details of violence and a photo of a crime scene. The Crown has closed its case at the murder trial of Cody Chubey, who admits he killed his ex-partner Danielle Dobersheck but does not admit that he intended to kill her. Chubey, 38, is charged with first-degree murder. His trial began…
It began as a bet with his father. Could you make your own concertina? West Australian musician Eddy Jay decided to give it a try. “My dad plays the concertina, he’s a teacher, a workshop leader in the UK, and he’d been wanting to make his own concertina for decades,” he said. “I wasn’t very…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada’s aviation industry could face intense international scrutiny and public distrust after the country’s national airline for years failed to detect…
Three people have been hospitalised following a violent disturbance in a remote outstation in Central Australia last weekend amid an ongoing dispute over housing that family members fear could spiral into further bloodshed. Relatives of those injured say the unrest was part of a feud between rival families among the traditional owners of the Oak…
Not long after claiming a resounding win at the Oslo Diamond League meet, Letsile Tebogo showed his class when he offered Gout Gout the benefit of his wisdom. Botswana’s Tebogo had just won the men’s 200 metres while slowing down in the final stages of the race at Bislett Stadium, clocking a season-best 19.84 seconds….
As governments struggle to fund regional roads and rail, an outback city’s bid to become an airship hub could offer an alternative, but experts say public backing will be critical. French-Canadian company Flying Whales is developing cargo airships designed to provide a low-cost freight solution for remote and underdeveloped areas. The company is awaiting certification…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared he will not release a high-profile security pact with China because he cannot legally break a non-disclosure clause buried in the agreement. Mr Wale has also compared a new treaty which his country will negotiate with Australia to the landmark Falepili Union with Tuvalu and the stalled…
The AFL’s Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership. The 2027 event will also introduce a free parade featuring players from each club. AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon said the league was thrilled to keep the event in South Australia. “Gather Round has captured the imagination of…
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promised residents in the western part of the province that his government would support them as they try to clean up from major flooding after storms during the weekend. Alongside the municipalities, the province will activate the disaster financial assistance program, Kinew said. “Then, hopefully, Manitoba homeowners in this region and…