Clive Palmer is linking up with former One Nation Senator Brian Burston, who’ll now sit in parliament under the newly-minted Australia United Party banner. Chris Smith has labelled Palmer’s decision to join forces as “a self-resurrection”. “I reckon he’s trying to pitch himself as Australia’s version of Donald Trump.” Smithy’s All-Star Rowan Dean agrees, telling […]

Thousands of Australians will receive free apprenticeship training under an initiative to be included in the state budget. The New South Wales government will inject $285 million over the next four years to cover the fees of 100,000 apprenticeships over 121 courses. Deputy Premier John Barilaro tells Ben Fordham demand for skilled workers is only […]

More than 100 firefighters are battling a blaze on a ship in Port Kembla Harbour, just south of Wollongong. Flames broke out in the cargo hold of the bulk iron-ore carrier, prompting the evacuation of all crew members. Fire crews have travelled from Sydney and the Illawarra to help tackle the inferno. Environment Protection officers are […]

An inquest into the deaths of four people on a Dreamworld ride has heard the operator that day wasn’t aware of what the ”emergency stop” button did. When the ‘Thunder River Rapids ride malfunctioned in October 2016, the operator “wasn’t sure which button to press”. Listener Pete, who was on the ride two days before […]

The makeshift memorial to murdered Melbourne woman Eurydice Dixon has been vandalised overnight. Offensive markings including a “lewd symbol” were painted on the grass next to a pile of flowers which has appeared in her honour. Police discovered the shocking vandalism during a routine patrol at about 4am this morning. The shocking act of vandalism comes […]