The Centrelink debt recovery program, which has sent incorrect debt notifications to thousands of Australians since July last year, will be undergoing changes. Human Services Minister Alan Tudge said welfare recipients will now be able to internally review their payments before their debt proceedings are launched.
The Huawei Mate 9 is a tough competitor to beat in the big screen smartphone segment. The flagship is coming to Australia on Feb. 7 and large screen lovers will simply love the handset. The Mate 9 is everything big – big battery, big screen and big camera. The Leica camera is pretty impressive and up for the challenge. The handset will sell for $999 once it hits the local stores in Australia.
Senator Pauline Hanson has confirmed that she would not attend Donald Trump's inauguration despite being gifted tickets to the ceremony.
Fresh leaks spotted by Android Soul suggest 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch variants for the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone. The 3.5mm headphone jack may also be dropped. The units have reportedly been sent to the CEO and Vice Chairman for approval.
James Ashby, Pauline Hanson's chief of staff, has dismissed reports that say he will contest a seat for One Nation at the Queensland state election. He said it was "pure speculation."
Nokia is said to be releasing six to seven Android phones in the market and Nokia 6 has already been unveiled. Now, a couple of videos have given an extensive look at the Nokia 8 smartphone that is expected to come in two versions, one with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and the other with a Snapdragon 821 chipset.
Thirty seven-year-old Akon Guode has admitted to killing her children by driving them into a lake in Wyndham Vale. She now faces two counts of murder and one count each of attempted murder and infanticide.
Microsoft is said to be developing a Surface Phone and also developing an upgraded version of the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Pro 5. Tech enthusiasts are divided in their opinion as to when the two highly-anticipated devices will be released. While some believe they will be unveiled in March, others think it’s April. Earlier it was reported that the Surface Pro 5 will be released in the first quarter of 2017 and since then has been subjected to a lot of speculation.
Power outage caused the closure of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel on Monday morning. As a result, motorists have been urged to avoid the tunnel and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It has not been determined when the power will be restored.
A CCTV footage has captured a sexual assault in a Sydney street showing a man running up behind a woman.
Nine News presenter Amber Sherlock berated her colleague Julie Snook over the latter's clothing on Wednesday's Nine News Now. The incident, captured on video, was leaked to external sources.
A thunderstorm warning that was issued for parts of South Australia has now been cancelled. However, the state is still expected to receive heavy rainfall. The weather system developed further south than what was initially forecast.
Robert Xie, who has been accused of murdering five of his extended family members, has pleaded innocence. The four trials that took place following the crime have spanned for more than seven years.
A disturbing new video has been released by the Taliban recently, showing two Western hostages pleading with US President-elect Donald Trump to establish negotiation with the terrorist organisation for their release.
Donald Trump’s first press conference after winning the presidential election in which he addressed his alleged Russian connection has caused the Australian dollar to surge by one US cent. It is expected to surge further up to 78 US cents.
A 44-year-old mother from Sydney left her children of under 10 years of age inside a locked car Wednesday. The police and paramedics were notified about the incident by a passerby. The woman has been charged and will be appearing before the court in February.
Mercury levels in NSW reached an astounding 46 degrees yesterday. With increasing levels of ozone in the atmosphere, those suffering from respiratory disorders have been advised to take care. Fire bans have been imposed in several parts of the state.
Newlyweds Bronia Tindall and Fabrizio Clementi show to the world what humanity in the truest sense of the term is.
The Windows 10 updates are focusing on 3D capabilities, Cortana enhancements, improved Microsoft Edge browser experience and advanced security features among a lot of other features. Users are also seeing a convergence of UI experience across mobile and desktop and that is extremely important for devices such as Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 and Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
A 1.5 meter long saltwater crocodile was spotted in a children's playground south of Cairns on Tuesday. A group of people contained the animal using a wheelie bin before wildlife officials arrived.
A Kelpie puppy was skinned and shot, and dumped in grasslands in Casino on the New South Wales northern coast. The dog, between the age of six and 12 months, was skinned from the scalp to the top of its back.
US intelligence chiefs, on Jan.6, reportedly presented Donald Trump with information revealing that Russia was holding “compromising material” that it might use against the US president-elect, if it wished.
The Juice Media took aim at the Centrelink debt recovery algorithm in a parody video. The nearly two-minute clip features a woman who, among other things, targets the long wait times people had to experience.
The anti-cancer drug Venetoclax has just received Australia approval. The drug was developed by a team of international and Australian scientists and now it has been reported that the drug can “melt away” certain advanced forms of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is all set to be appointed as a senior adviser to the new US president, Trump’s campaign announced on Monday. Kushner will work on the Middle East and trade deals.
An air pollution alert has been issued for Sydney. An excessive level of ozone will prevail in the atmosphere, which could adversely affect those suffering from respiratory disorders.
One person is feared dead after a tourist plane, Cessna 172, crashed near Agnes Water in central Queensland. The plane was carrying four passengers. Three others injured have been transported to hospitals.
Primary Health Care’s Managing Editor and Chief Executive Officer Peter Gregg has been given a court notice asking him to face the court over allegations made by Australian Securities and Investments Commission that he broke law by falsifying records during his tenure as Leighton Holdings executive.
The business partner of Mercedes Corby, sister of convicted drug dealer Schapelle Corby, has filed an apprehended violence order (AVO) against her. Trudy Todd and Mercedes opened a tapas bar on the Gold Coast last year.
If latest reports are to be believed, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be the first device made by a Chinese company to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The highly-performance processor was discussed in detail at the CES 2017 and it seems like a brilliant addition to the processor market.
