Australian Defence Force members will be given $50,000 bonuses to stay in the armed service for three years as part of a bid to boost retention rates.
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Posted inLocal News
Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils
Clearer and consistent rules are needed for e-scooters and bikes, but councils do not want the burden of enforcement or building infrastructure for their safe use, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
‘We didn’t do it’: man denies rumours over teen’s death
A man has rejected “fanciful” rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.
Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth
Rumour of boxer’s role in teen’s death aired at inquest
After the body of a teenager was found on train tracks in regional NSW there were rumours a local boxer was involved, an inquest has been told.
Posted inNew England Surrounds, Politics
LNP wins Queensland election
Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli has claimed victory in the Queensland election despite Premier Steven Miles casting doubt on the LNP’s majority.
Posted inGeneral News
‘Beyond belief’: millions wrongly hit with payment fees
Everything from fine payments to marriage certificates have been hit with unlawful merchant surcharges in NSW over an eight-year period.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Money
Subscription traps, dodgy deals and hidden fees to go
Subscription traps, manipulative sales tactics and hidden fees could be banned under proposed federal laws.
Posted inGeneral News
Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Posted inFederal Politics, Social issues and services
Children will just lie about their age to evade YouTube, socials ban
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Posted inCrime
Rural crime fight needs ‘vastly different’ approach
More support is needed to recruit local frontline workers and address the root causes of entrenched crime in regional and rural areas, an inquiry has been told.