Truck drivers say the fines for dangerous overtaking should match drink driving penalties due to the risk it poses to other road users
A six-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after a two-vehicle crash in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. The boy was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqai that collided with a Subaru Impreza on Monday. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Native grasses offer a low-maintenance, water-wise alternative to traditional lawns, requiring minimal mowing and supporting biodiversity. Experts recommend species like weeping grass, wallaby grass, kangaroo grass, Dianella, and Lomandra for their resilience and ornamental value.
A Sydney woman, Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, will stand trial in Louisiana for allegedly voting illegally in two US federal elections. Prosecutors claim she falsely stated she was a US citizen while being a legal permanent resident. Migliore states she believed permanent residents could vote and considered herself a citizen after nearly three decades in the US.
Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, 21, is reportedly moving from Sydney FC to Bundesliga club FC Köln for approximately 1 million euros. He is the first of several young Australian talents potentially heading to major European leagues, with teammates Lucas Herrington and Nestory Irankunda also attracting significant international interest.
A cover of Madonna's 1989 hit 'Like a Prayer', produced by Australian DJ Josh Fawaz, has reached number one on Australian charts, overshadowing Madonna's new album. Critics suspect AI was used, raising concerns about copyright and fair compensation for artists.
The Victorian government plans to construct Australia's first compressed carbon dioxide battery in the Latrobe Valley, near the former Hazelwood power station. This 20-megawatt system, powered by CO2 from the Longford gas plant, aims to store renewable energy and support 66 jobs.
