The boss of GetUp! has been caught out in an absolute train-wreck of an interview on the ABC. The powerful lobby group has been using its influence and wealth to campaign for a left-wing government at the next election. But it’s been forced to change its instruction guide for volunteers after National Director Paul Oosting […]

Senator Cory Bernardi has backed nuclear power after the Prime Minister said he is not considering the energy alternative. Nuclear power plants are illegal in Australia but experts say it could be the answer to Australia’s energy concerns. Senator Cory Bernardi had introduced a bill last year to remove a ban on nuclear energy. He […]

New data shows there’s been an increase in homeschooling with about 5500 students homeschooled last year in NSW. Parents must register to teach their children at home but some are doing it without a license. Studies show children who are homeschooled excel academically, sometimes surpassing students in the school system. University of Newcastle lecturer David […]

Each week of the federal election campaign, Macquarie Media’s Political Editor, Michael Pachi, will assess the performance of the Labor and Liberal leaders. SCOTT MORRISON GRADE — B It was an energetic start to the Prime Minister’s election campaign and his experience showed. He has managed to effectively dominate the agenda from the moment he […]

Good Friday is the busiest day of the year for the Sydney Fish Market. The largest working fish market in the southern hemisphere has extended trading hours today, open from 5am to 5pm. Sydney Fish Market general manager Bryan Skepper tells Chris Smith they are expecting to sell about 650 tonnes of seafood to 50,000 […]

More than a thousand people have been caught speeding and about 50,000 breath tests have been conducted on the first day of double demerits. Double demerits started on Thursday, April 18 and will last until Monday, April 22. They will start up again ahead of Anzac Day, from Wednesday, April 24 and end on Sunday, […]