Rottnest seaplane crash survivors break silence, thanking those who assisted them

A backpacker in Sydney warns job seekers of online employment scams, citing high pay for little effort as a red flag. Almost falling victim to a scam offering a delivery driver job for $320 per shift, he realized it was a scam when asked for sensitive information. Gumtree and Scamwatch advise caution with job offers asking for personal details before a formal offer is made, with over 6000 Aussies losing $58.3 million to social media...

Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin will be putting his disappointing Australian Open campaign behind him as he faces time off due to a glute injury that affected his shocking first-round loss. Despite being sick for four days leading up to the match, the 25-year-old took full responsibility for his poor performance and expressed disappointment, vowing to take a break to reassess and improve after a challenging month of tennis. Popyrin, who suffered the injury during the...

Alex de Minaur started his Australian Open campaign strongly by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in a commanding 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 win, showcasing his readiness to succeed after overcoming a hip issue. De Minaur's dedication to improvement and hard work with his team have paid off, as he displayed a formidable performance on the court, setting the stage for a potential deep run in the tournament as Australia's best title hope. If he maintains his...

Police are narrowing their search for the man who raped elderly woman Jessie Grace Lauder twice in her Melbourne home in the 1980s, offering a $500,000 reward for information. Lauder's grandson expressed disgust for the attacker, describing the trauma endured by the family for decades and urging the public to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The man, believed to have lived near Lauder's home in Newport, is described as 20-30 years old at the...

Mysterious grey balls found on Sydney's northern beaches have led to the closure of nine popular beaches, including Manly, with possible origins in sewerage. Water scientist Ian Wright warned of caution, as the debris is similar to previous tar balls composed of human hair and household fats. Sydney Water is investigating the cause of the pollution, while Greens environment spokeswoman Sue Higginson calls for better accountability from utilities like Sydney Water in managing wastewater. Full...

Natural disasters, such as the LA wildfires, have driven up insurance costs in Australia, with catastrophic fires in the US contributing to rising premiums. The Australia Institute analysis shows that the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters globally will impact insurance premiums in Australia, making coverage unaffordable in disaster-prone regions. The reinsurance market is also affected, as big reinsurers raise premiums to cover losses from events like Hurricane Ian, which made 2023 the third-costliest...