Defiant Boris warns Tory rebels he will seek a third term as PM

Defiant Boris warns Tory rebels he will seek a third term as Prime Minister and vows to lead his party into the mid 2030s He insisted to reporters in Kigali that questions of his leadership were ‘settled’ Pledged he would not undergo any ‘psychological transformation’ in order to win PM’s pledge to carry on will […]

Rail boss accuses unions of blocking vital safety equipment

Rail boss accuses militant union chiefs of risking lives by blocking the introduction of vital safety equipment that stops workers being hit by trains and slams them for spending more time on TV than in talks to end dispute Andrew Haines, the boss of Network Rail, slammed the RMT’s huge strikes He said that the […]

Mother wages four-year battle against Scotch College parents’ association

Key points Elite Hawthorn school Scotch College will overhaul its parents’ association election process. The changes follow parent Amy Ko’s battle to gain election to the Junior School Parents’ Association. Ko says the association failed to hold open and transparent nomination and election processes, and to stand down members after they reached their maximum term. […]

Abdallah family say they forgave driver who killed their three kids

Parents of three children mowed down by a drunk and drugged driver open up about forgiving the man responsible for their deaths in moving speech at the Vatican – on what would be their son’s 16th birthday Danny and Leila Abdallah and their four children visited the Vatican on Saturday The pair spoke on how […]

Regional businesses go to extreme lengths to secure workers

Key points Regional areas are suffering from a severe shortage of workers, worsened by a lack of affordable houses.  Some regional employers are offering sweeteners including accommodation and higher pay.  The worker shortage is hampering recovery from the pandemic for many businesses.  Regional employers are offering accommodation, extra pay and free transport from the city […]

Shooter hits gay nightclub in Oslo ahead of Pride celebrations

Oslo: Two people have been killed and 14 wounded in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway’s capital Oslo on Saturday, Norwegian police said. A suspect believed to be the sole perpetrator was apprehended, police told reporters. The crime scene extended from the London Pub via a neighbouring club and onwards […]