Category: News
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Over Half of Australian Bushfire donations held in Administration 5 months later
As the tragedy of the Australian bushfires fades into the past, Australians everywhere may be wondering what happened to the millions raised for bushfire relief. Since January, the Australian Red Cross and the Salvation Army have raised over $240 million for bushfire affected victims and communities. However, the charity giants have come under fire in…
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Rex set to rival major airlines
Regional airline Rex is looking to expand their domestic services starting from earlier next year. The move comes after controversy surrounding Rex’s substantial government bailout as the federal government scrambles to provide support for the aviation sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. The small airline received more money from the Morrison government than Qantas and Virgin…
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Freelancers talk: How Coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable jobs
As the unprecedented Corona crisis hits, Australian freelancers are struggling to keep their jobs. In Australia, freelancers occupy 10% of the job market, providing highly skilled, independent labour for the Australian workforce. Unlike traditional job roles, freelancing works on a project to project basis, offering virtually no job security. Without paid leave, consistent wages, and long-term…
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URGENT call from doctors and nurses worldwide to #stayhome
Doctors and nurses worldwide have put the call out to the general public on social media, urging them to do their part in fighting the current coronavirus pandemic. Images and videos asking the public to stay at home and self isolate have been circulating social media, including images with doctors holding up placards saying, “We…
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You and your pooch can now ride in style with the launch of Uber Pet!
Ever looked outside your Uber’s window, praying to the carpool gods that your driver doesn’t try to start a conversation, hoping they decide to play something other than talk-back radio, and lament about the fur child you’ve left behind at home as you embark on a day out? Well my friends, you shall lament no…
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BMW just released all the fancy details of its new electric i4 Gran Coupe
Just yesterday, BMW came forth with all the juicy details for its new i4 Gran Coupe sedan. Since the release of the i3 in 2013, BMW has been working hard on its electric car technology, with the i4 as a massive step forward for BMW into the electromobility market. The plans for the i4 were…
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5 of The Best Kitchen Designers and Renovators in Sydney
Thinking of renovating the heart of the home, but not sure where to start? Kitchens are no longer just a place to cook and share meals. Nowadays, the kitchen is the centre of the home where a large amount of time is spent with family and friends. A renovated kitchen is an investment that will…
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Coronavirus brings the publishing industry to a standstill
As the new Coronavirus spreads, it has sown fear and uncertainty amongst the publishing industry. With a number of important book fairs due to kick off over the next few weeks, publishers are pulling their teams out of the events due to fears over cross-infection, with a spokesperson for Simon & Schuster US citing…
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Pandemic panic as Coronavirus spreads through Italy
Europe has now reported its first cases of Coronavirus in Spain, Greece, Croatia, Austria, Norway, and Switzerland. They are all believed to have contracted the virus through contact with Italy. On Wednesday, Italy confirmed 400 cases of the virus, with a total of 12 deaths. The virus is believed to have spread from an…
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Social/Political Commentator Bettina Arndt’s Order of Australia under review after heinous remarks in Clarke case
In a move that, in all honesty, should have already been made, controversial writer and social/political commentator Bettina Arndt’s recently bestowed Order of Australia medal will come under review after her abhorrent remarks in the wake of the murders of Queensland mother Hannah Clarke and her three children. No stranger to having her misogynistic and…