‘Historic’ JobKeeper plan approved
The Federal Government’s $130bn wages subsidy package has passed the Senate in a ‘historic’ move that will see Australians paid $1500 fortnightly within weeks.
UK lorry driver pleads guilty to 39 deaths
A truck driver accused in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were found inside a refrigerated container has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Bernie Sanders ends presidential campaign in US election race
United States Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign, clearing Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination.
Ruby Princess investigation begins as police board virus-riddled ship
Detectives in full-body protective clothing and wearing masks have boarded the Ruby Princess in the criminal investigation of the coronavirus-riddled cruise ship.
Highway bridge collapses in northern Italy
A 400-metre highway bridge in northern Italy collapsed on Wednesday, but only one person was injured in what was dubbed “a near-miss tragedy.”
Boris Johnson’s ‘condition improving in intensive care’ in UK hospital
The British Prime Minister is said to be sitting up in his hospital bed and engaging with medics after spending three nights in a London hospital for COVID-19 symptoms.
COVID-19 patient in coma after 12-hour wait for help
An investigation is underway after a man quarantined in a WA hotel was allegedly denied medical help for COVID-19.
Coronavirus scammer tries to sell ‘world’s largest statue’
Police in India have launched an investigation after someone tried to sell the world’s largest statue online for $4 billion.
Aggressive’ man calls cops on teen Coles worker for no gloves
Barely a month into her new job at Coles, 16-year-old Hayley Evans says she was confronted by a man three times her age, angry the teen wasn’t wearing gloves.