Rachael Ward
Australian universities climb in world rankings
Three Australian universities have been ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world. The University of Melbourne came in...
Garbage truck driver killed in Melbourne CBD laneway
A WorkSafe probe is underway after a garbage truck driver was hit and killed by his own vehicle in Melbourne’s CBD. The...
Teenage boy dies after being found injured on a road
A teenage boy has died after being found injured on a road in Melbourne’s north-west. The 14-year-old from Braybrook was found on...
Torrential raid sends Adelaide SES workers on series of rescue missions
Seven swift water rescues marked a night of drama across Adelaide and surrounding hills as residents and motorists were battered by heavy...
Crown pays out $1.2m in missing worker entitlements
Almost 200 Crown casino workers have received $1.2 million in back pay from the entertainment giant and a search is on for...
Myki commuters to be hit with jump in fares
People using Victoria’s public transport system will feel it in the hip pocket with a 9 per cent rise in full myki...
Car giant Ford set to cut 400 jobs in Australia
Some 400 Australian jobs are set to be lost at car manufacturing giant Ford. Most of the roles to be cut are...
Cold snap breaks records but warmer temps on the way
Several temperature records were broken during the cold snap sweeping eastern Australia but the chill will lift with a warmer winter on...
Australia shivers, with cold snap set to continue
Temperatures have plummeted to below-average across Australia, with the freezing conditions set to continue. Canberra shivered through minus 5.6 degrees just before...
New dads are being diagnosed with post-natal depression
New dad Matt Carter knew something wasn’t quite right when he suddenly became overwhelmed with sadness as soon as his two babies...