Blood, sweat and fear: laws may not protect workers

Australian workers could be fired if they do not consent to invasive medical tests despite planned changes to privacy laws, a report warns. The Australia Institute study, released on Tuesday, examined the experiences of workers in the mining sector who were required to undergo blood tests without much explanation during the recruitment process.

Aunt with fear: Our friend is giving us expired products for Christmas, what should we do about it?

Dear Aunt, I hope you agree that it is never too early to talk about Christmas topics. We have a friend who is as gregarious and glamorous as you and would have made a wonderful cancan dancer, but I'm sure that's where the similarities end. At Christmas she gifts us with lots of presents, most … Read more

Fighting rages in Turkey, fear for Anzac war graves

Turkish firefighters have brought a forest fire under control on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The fire had raised fears that the fire could also reach the Australian war graves at Anzac Cove. Emergency services are battling four summer wildfires that broke out this week in western parts of the country, including in Canakkale province, home to … Read more

Liberal leaders in New South Wales fear a faux pas in the local elections will damage their party's chances in the federal election

Angry members of the New South Wales Liberal Party fear the state executive's “unforgivable” local election mistake, which barred Liberal candidates from standing in up to 12 local councils, could be a harbinger of further missteps as the party prepares for the federal election in early 2025. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Secretary … Read more

Niche directors fear being pursued for cash as tax bill exceeds $7 million, court told

Nicheliving owes the Australian Taxation Office more than seven million dollars and its directors fear that deregistration will lead to repayment of the liability insurance paid for by the Australian government. The Building Services Board decided a fortnight ago not to renew the group's registration, meaning it can no longer carry out any construction work.

Niche Living directors fear being pursued for cash as tax bill exceeds $7 million, court told

Niche Living owes the Australian Taxation Office more than seven million dollars and directors fear that deregistration will result in a repayment to the liability insurance provided by the Australian government. The Building Services Board decided a fortnight ago not to renew the group's registration, meaning it can no longer carry out any construction work.

Prison sentence for armed robber who fled for fear of assassination

A fugitive who was found hiding in the hull of a yacht because he believed he was facing a death sentence has been sentenced to prison for aiding and abetting the theft of $550,000 in drug money. Mark Anthony Horne, 34, and four other people attacked truck driver Leith Carstairs as he was parked on … Read more