I was a 'puppet': Former AMP financial planner tells why he quit in disgust
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:23 +1000

A former AMP planner describes the company as a "dictatorship" and says he was pressured to sell in-house products, including to a client who would have been left thousands of dollars a year worse off.

Coles Bay residents voice concerns as Freycinet Peninsula is inundated with visitors
Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:38:54 +1000

Coles Bay residents and business owners are worried their sewerage systems are not coping with the rapidly increasing demand from visitors to the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast.

'Bridge over troubled waters': Mayor dismisses plans for 14km bridge to Kangaroo Island
Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:38:28 +1000

A bold plan to build a multi-million-dollar bridge to Kangaroo Island from the mainland of South Australia is rubbished by the island's Mayor, who says residents "will not stand" for the proposal.

I was a 'puppet': Former AMP financial planner tells why he quit in disgust
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:23 +1000

A former AMP planner describes the company as a "dictatorship" and says he was pressured to sell in-house products, including to a client who would have been left thousands of dollars a year worse off.

Trump claims 'illegal' spying after warrant papers unveiled
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:05:32 +1000
US President Donald Trump says it is looking more like his 2016 campaign for the presidential election was illegally spied upon, and says there is "little doubt" that intelligence agencies misled the courts that approved the warrant.
Don't let Russia off the hook, Julie Bishop urges the United States
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:20:07 +1000

Julie Bishop warns that Russia will try to exploit US President Donald Trump's bid to engage with Vladimir Putin to escape responsibility for recent atrocities, including shooting down a Malaysian Airlines flight and annexing Crimea.

Malcolm Turnbull visits Tennant Creek following child rape and criticism over inaction
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:12:48 +1000
Five months after the rape of a two-year-old girl and following mounting criticism of the Federal Government's apparent lack of interest in Indigenous issues in northern Australia, the Prime Minister visits the embattled town of Tennant Creek.

Hamilton 'miracle' drive leads to chaotic German Grand Prix victory
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:07:39 +1000

Lewis Hamilton recovers from 14th place to win the German Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel crashes out while leading the race on home soil.

Sky rider Moscon expelled from Tour de France for hitting rival
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:36:04 +1000

Team Sky is down to seven riders, with Italian rider Gianni Moscon expelled from the Tour de France for hitting a rival cyclist, as the overall positions remain the same ahead of the final rest day.

Segregation of fans 'not happening' after fan brawl, AFL boss says
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:58:30 +1000

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan rules out separating opposing supporters, after a brawl erupted following Geelong's after-the-siren victory over Melbourne on Saturday night.

Molinari survives wild day to become first Italian to win British Open
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:17:15 +1000

Francesco Molinari makes history at Carnoustie, holding off a string of challengers — including Tiger Woods — to win the British Open and become the first Italian to win a golfing major title.