Australia housing crisis: South Coast council begs holiday-home owners to rent out properties

Holiday-home owners are urged to rent out properties as housing crisis escalates: ‘This is a social disaster of epic proportions’ Eurobodalla Shire Council has asked holiday-home owners to rent out properties There are about 8000 homes in the area whose owners primarily live elsewhere It comes as dozens live in nearby campsites amid shortage of … Read more

Institute of Public Affairs expects electricity bills to double by 2030 under net zero carbon policy

Australian families are set to pay double for their electricity by 2030 as part of a net zero by 2050 carbon emissions policy, a new report says. The Institute of Public Affairs, a free market think tank, said the closure of six coal-fired power stations in NSW, Victoria and Queensland in less than a decade … Read more

The 70s style motel in one of Australia’s most popular tourist towns: The Isla

A boutique 70s-style motel has reopened on Australia’s east coast after being treated to a lavish makeover complete with a heated pool, relaxation room and ‘cantina’ filled with wine, beer, sunscreen and chocolate. The Isla, situated in a charming town in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW south coast, is just a stone’s throw away from … Read more

KFC Ballina Fair customer claims her popcorn chicken was ‘mouldy’

KFC customer finds ‘disgusting’ item in their popcorn chicken pack: ‘I will never go back there again’ A disgusted KFC customer claimed they was served ‘mouldy’ popcorn chicken They shared photos of the squashed KFC popcorn chicken with grey patches  A KFC spokesperson said the grey matches were not mould or anything harmful  By Ashley … Read more

Ben Fordham loses it at the NSW energy minister Matt Kean as energy crisis worsens

Ben Fordham has blasted the NSW energy minister after hospitals and residents were told to limit their electricity use. NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean urged residents to reduce their electricity usage from 5.30pm to 8pm on Wednesday night, and Sydney hospital staff were ordered to conserve power in all non-clinical settings. ‘If there … Read more

NSW and Victorian plan free extra year of preschool: Dan Andrews Dominic Perrottet

Millions of children across NSW and Victoria will receive an extra year of school in a major overhaul that will see free ‘pre-Kindergarten’ introduced – with parents set to save thousands in daycare fees. Australia’s biggest states will also have to find thousands of new teachers – with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews saying they’ll need at … Read more

Millions of children in NSW and Victoria to receive extra year of early education

Massive change to early childcare will see children do an extra year at school from the age of FOUR for free – as two states introduce historic $15billion policy: Here’s what you need to know Children in NSW and Victoria to receive an additional year of early education Students can enrol in pre-Kindergarten classes that … Read more

Australia’s energy crisis worsens: Anthony Albanese to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday

Australia’s energy crisis has deepened, with the National Electricity Market suspended, hospitals ordered to reduce electricity use and millions of people urged not to use basic appliances, despite the freezing winter weather.  Anthony Albanese and energy minister Chris Bowen will hold an emergency meeting with industry and union leaders on Thursday to discuss the growing … Read more