Tough financial reality for families in one state: ‘Dramatically deteriorated’

Star Entertainment, an embattled operator of casinos in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sydney, has received a $250 million cash injection from US casino giant Bally's Corporation in exchange for a 50.1% controlling stake. The offer comes as Star was in negotiations with Hong Kong-based investors to offload its stake in the Brisbane Queen's Wharf casino. Bally's strategy includes keeping Star's current businesses intact, and the board is considering the offer which could help the company...

Donald Trump has stated that his administration is currently in contact with four different groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, with all options being considered good. The fate of TikTok has been uncertain since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19, with Trump signing an executive order to delay enforcement for 75 days after taking office...

Last night, damaging wind gusts up to 100km/h north of Brisbane caused trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off homes, with one occupant sleeping through the destruction. About 300,000 homes and businesses in Queensland, along with 13,000 in New South Wales, are without power due to ongoing thunderstorms and tree damage. Emergency warnings have been issued, with hundreds of schools closed and residents in certain areas advised to take caution due to flooding...

James Safechuck revealed that he felt a part of himself died after allegedly being abused by Michael Jackson from age 10 to his early teens, leading to self-hatred and drug use to numb the pain. Becoming a parent made him realize the absurdity of the abuse, and since sharing his story in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', he has developed a better understanding of the abuse's severity and manipulation, finding the abuse of power more horrifying...

Bendigo Spirit claimed their third WNBL championship by defeating Townsville Fire 63–55 in game two of the grand final series, with League MVP Sami Whitcomb earning the Rachael Sporn grand final MVP award after scoring 26 points. The Spirit, led by Whitcomb and Mariana Tolo, completed a series sweep with a strong defensive performance in the second half, securing their first title since 2013–14. Despite a late push from Townsville, Bendigo's veterans celebrated their fifth...

People with disabilities face significant hurdles when it comes to voting due to accessibility issues at polling booths. While efforts are being made to address these challenges, not all polling booths are accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility aids. The Australian Electoral Commission provides options such as postal voting, telephone voting for those with vision impairments, and early voting centers to make voting more accessible. Despite progress, barriers remain for voters with disabilities,...