The latest Newspoll in today’s Australian newspaper shows Federal Labor’s popularity is at a record low. The results were especially bad in Queensland where the Prime Minister Julia Gillard is losing the support of women and young people. Keiran Rooney …
A toddler in Victoria has been killed by a car driven by his mother in what police are calling a tragic accident. The boy’s grandfather was also injured in the incident and was taken to hospital in a serious condition. …
Petrol prices are expected to rise by at least 11 cents in the coming week as the Australian dollar falls. The RACQ is predicting that unleaded fuel prices will go as high as $1.51 per litre within days. Jayd Mahady …
A federal inquiry into disaster insurance has been told that flood-affected communities in Brisbane are getting the run-around from insurance companies. Some community members say there should be tighter regulations on the sale of insurance policies. Emilie Gramenz reports.
Thousands of custom and quarantine workers at international airports across the country walked off the job today protesting about stalled pay negotiations. The union leading the work stoppages has apologised to passengers for any delays but says it had no …
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Telstra has launched its new fourth generation wireless network that it claims will double existing mobile phone and broadband speeds. The enhanced network will mainly benefit users in the central business districts of australia’s main cities. Marianna Economus reports.