Lleyton Hewitt has made explosive allegations against Bernard Tomic, accusing the Australian tennis player of “blackmail” and “physical” threats towards him and his family. Hewitt made the claims during a compulsory media conference after being eliminated from the men’s doubles at the Australian Open. It comes just days after Tomic went on a blistering rant accusing […]

Aussie music great John Williamson has weighed into the Australia Day debate, saying we should keep the date but change the flag. The 73-year-old has spoken out ahead of the Tamworth Country Music Festival where he is nominated for four golden guitars. “I’m going to be asked a lot about it I think this year,” he tells […]

The state government will relax lockout laws for several big sporting and music events over the next fortnight. Hotel and club trading times have been extended for the Australian Open final, the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Asian Cup. Standard 10pm closing times have been extended to midnight across NSW for the Australian Open men’s […]

The state opposition leader has admitted tearing up the brand new Sydney light rail is an option if he’s elected. Speaking on Sky News, Michael Daley said he will do whatever needs to be done. “If it’s a scourge on this part of Sydney and it’s wrecking traffic on a regional basis we’ll have to […]

Advocates for older Australians say they are at a watershed moment, with the Royal Commission into the Aged Care sector getting underway in Adelaide. The year-long investigation will look into neglect and abuse in nursing homes as well as examine structural reforms. More than 5,000 submissions have been received from aged care consumers, families, carers, […]

South Sydney captain Greg Inglis has announced he will retire from the NRL at the end of 2020.  Inglis also announced that 2019 will be his final season playing representative football. The 32-year-old has played 261 first grade games for the Rabbitohs and Melbourne, winning three premierships. He’s also played 32 State of Origin games […]